What questions did the ask if you don’t mind me asking? I can share questions for other VIs?
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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omggggg if I didn't receive the VI for W&C am I cooked? if you received it how many application questions did you answer? I answered them all and used the max word count idk what much more I could have done, plus I've passed SJTs at other (also v competitive) firms 
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I got 4 7 4 9 and high verbal and numerical in reed smith sjt. Is it a doomed situation?
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If you don't mind me asking how are you seeing your score? I did mine last week but didn't get a feedback report or anything similar...
There should be one, I got mine immediately. Did you see the final video of the test?
Oh okay how weird. Yes I saw the final video and I got an email confirmation of the assessment...
They might send them out in batches, don't count yourself out too earlyomggggg if I didn't receive the VI for W&C am I cooked? if you received it how many application questions did you answer? I answered them all and used the max word count idk what much more I could have done, plus I've passed SJTs at other (also v competitive) firms
When I applied for the Winter VS, they had sent out 3 batches for the VI. So don't worry, good luck!omggggg if I didn't receive the VI for W&C am I cooked? if you received it how many application questions did you answer? I answered them all and used the max word count idk what much more I could have done, plus I've passed SJTs at other (also v competitive) firms
My updates for 2025-26 (my second cycle applying)
The sunk-cost fallacy is so high. I have 6 more firms shortlisted, but should I lowkey just give up?
- 48 applications
- 13 progressed (11 post VI rejections
; 2 missed VI deadlines)
; 2 missed VI deadlines)- 10 haven't heard back
- 25 rejections
- 1 virtual interview (yet to give - please pray for my sanity)
The sunk-cost fallacy is so high. I have 6 more firms shortlisted, but should I lowkey just give up?
BCLP SJT invite!
just completed W&C VI... head is still spinning from the long questions + 5 second prep time
Wedlake Bell website states that their interviews are scheduled for July 2026
Hey guys,
Do you know cases where some firms open their DTC apps again? Should I expect a few more firms to open TC route if they cannot fill all their designed spots? With Reed Smith, today I've also seen Travers Smith is hiring for March 2027 start. I remember contacting Eversheds before and they told me to be on the lookout for London office in case there are empty spots.
Do you know cases where some firms open their DTC apps again? Should I expect a few more firms to open TC route if they cannot fill all their designed spots? With Reed Smith, today I've also seen Travers Smith is hiring for March 2027 start. I remember contacting Eversheds before and they told me to be on the lookout for London office in case there are empty spots.
Is there a specific format to follow for training Contract CVs or does the general CV work?
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