TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Hi all, thinking about applying to Sullivan & Cromwell for their DTC. As someone from a non-RG and given that a majority of their trainees are from RG unis, is it still worth applying?

 

[TortillaTC]

Hi, for fried Frank’s CV, they’ve said that we should include all grades. I have several subjects across schooling and university which would probably take at least 3 pages. There’s also no part in the form where I can input individual grades. Given this, what should I be doing?

Does everyone agree with this? I think they don't require all grades per module, just all schooling with final grades. I want to make sure before I submit haha

 

[sbbusybee]

Hi all, thinking about applying to Sullivan & Cromwell for their DTC. As someone from a non-RG and given that a majority of their trainees are from RG unis, is it still worth applying?

I’d like to know too!

 

[spamelinazoid]

What do people think the benchmark is for the Bakers amberjack? Scored really low on one pillar so im starting to obsess…

 

[tiredexhausted]

Does everyone agree with this? I think they don't require all grades per module, just all schooling with final grades. I want to make sure before I submit haha

I initially applied without grades in my CV. But after seeing a TCLA post, I wrote to grad rec, and they said

"Please resubmit your application with the relevant information on grades.​

We wish you the best of luck with your application."​

While it doesn't mention CV, it was in response to me directly stating that I missed including my grades on my CV. So I'm assuming you need all grades per module. Re GCSEs and A-levels, anyway, the form has separate questions to put your grades. Hope this helps!