TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[HMajesty]

Saw someone on Reddit who had an AC with Ashurst for DTC, so presuming PFO. Quite dejected.

 

[greentree]

Did people who got Reed Smith test invite all apply on the first day apps opened?

 

[summersun]

Did people who got Reed Smith test invite all apply on the first day apps opened?

I applied on the 29th

 

[123456law]

For those who applied to Baker McKenzie via the non-CV mail application link, is anyone else having trouble logging into their account to view their application? None of my passwords seem to be working, and even after resetting it, I still can’t log in.

 

[siilvert0ngue]

Saw someone on Reddit who had an AC with Ashurst for DTC, so presuming PFO. Quite dejected.

I saw that too. I wonder if we will get a second wave of WE invites on Tuesday, considering its a long weekend this week. @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner mentioned something similar a couple of pages ago.

 

[Zstretch]

Anyone who has gotten through to the video presentation round with KN, are you interpreting it as a pitch on behalf of KN or from a generic firm? Instructions don’t specify it should be from KN but don’t want to miss out talking about the firm and then fail - asking for a friend

 

[radssss]

freeths grad legal job pfo

I am sorry to hear this

If this for the legal assistant/legal graduate role, please can I ask when did you apply?

 

[johjo199]

Could someone advise if Macfarlanes' 2-stage online tests are automatic?

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Does anybody have an idea about how strict Sullivan & Cromwell are with individual module grades?

 

[MZJxLadha]

I am sorry to hear this

If this for the legal assistant/legal graduate role, please can I ask when did you apply?

Heyy. No problem haha I applied on the 3rd April did the online test and then got a PFO a couple weeks later I think!

 

[CupOfTea17]

Hey guys, is there anyone who got a TC during their first cycle? Wondering if is it really possible if you are not an oxbridge, head of law society etc type of candidate

Hey, I'm not one of those people who have managed that. It is possible! But for most people it might take a few cycles! So don't feel disheartened if you haven't converted. I am on my second cycle now and I have received 3 ACs and 1 VS (so far! ), but in my first cycle I didn't progress through a single second stage for any of my applications.
Don't worry if you don't get anything this round essentially! (Although I'm sure you are more than capable of getting it!)

 

[radssss]

Heyy. No problem haha I applied on the 3rd April did the online test and then got a PFO a couple weeks later I think!

Thank you!! I did the online test on 26th March and haven’t heard back :/

 

[amb303]

Hey, I'm not one of those people who have managed that. It is possible! But for most people it might take a few cycles! So don't feel disheartened if you haven't converted. I am on my second cycle now and I have received 3 ACs and 1 VS (so far! ), but in my first cycle I didn't progress through a single second stage for any of my applications.
Don't worry if you don't get anything this round essentially! (Although I'm sure you are more than capable of getting it!)

I second this! I'm an Oxbridge PhD finalist and cycle 2 is going better than cycle 1 but I think multiple cycles is very common, as TC's are brutally competitive no matter what your background is.

 

[biglawslave]

Could someone advise if Macfarlanes' 2-stage online tests are automatic?

Pretty sure it's after passing a benchmark on the first one!

 

[joy.grace]

Hello! Does anyone have any advice for the AC and final stage interview at Russell-Cooke? Thank you!

 

[MZJxLadha]

Thank you!! I did the online test on 26th March and haven’t heard back :/

Ooo good luck! I’m sure you’ve done well

 

[MZJxLadha]

Hello! Does anyone have any advice for the AC and final stage interview at Russell-Cooke? Thank you!

Congrats!! Good luck.

 

[Gregglt]

Any news on Shoosmiths following online test?

 

[Maddy]

Any response from bakers today?

 

[tozziesss]

Any response from bakers today?

the day has just begun