TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[baj5]

I haven’t heard back yet but I’ve seen that a few people heard back with AC invites. I’m gna assume a PFO but not a surprise cos I’m bad at the WG…​

The deadline to submit the WG was today so if they’re sending out invites they’re probs not done yet.

 

[aleece]

Hi all, I’m hoping to apply for the training contract at Slaughter and May that has just opened for penultimate-year law students, final-year law students, and law graduates. However, I’m not sure whether I’m eligible.

I consider myself a law graduate because I completed the LPC and have been working for a couple of years. However, I originally completed a non-law degree before taking the GDL. Does anyone know whether that means I would not be eligible?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi all, I’m hoping to apply for the training contract at Slaughter and May that has just opened for penultimate-year law students, final-year law students, and law graduates. However, I’m not sure whether I’m eligible.

I consider myself a law graduate because I completed the LPC and have been working for a couple of years. However, I originally completed a non-law degree before taking the GDL. Does anyone know whether that means I would not be eligible?

Hey!

From what I can see, I believe Slaughter and May treats candidates who have completed the GDL/PGDL as non-law students rather than law students. Their website states: "If you are a non-law student, you can apply for a training contract in the autumn of your final year or as a graduate. If you are completing, or have completed, the Law Conversion Course (Post Graduate Diploma in Law – PGDL), you will be considered a non-law student."

However, as you have also completed the LPC, I would email the graduate recruitment team to double-check - they'll be able to confirm how they classify candidates with a non-law degree followed by both the GDL and LPC

 

[174Tess9y3]

I haven’t heard back yet but I’ve seen that a few people heard back with AC invites. I’m gna assume a PFO but not a surprise cos I’m bad at the WG…​

Ugh no I only did my WG last night but you’re scaring me now

 

[sqecompletedcandidate]

I wouldn’t assume rejection, what scores did you get on the assessment?

High verbal and numerical, and then 7647 but just nervous that I fluffed the VI and that’s why I haven’t heard back

 

[HasRez]

anyone knows how long it usually takes HFW to reply? and BCLP post test?

I’m not sure about BCLP but HFW will consider DTC’s after their summer Vac Schemes

 

[HasRez]

Does BCLP have Watson glaser type questions in its assessment?

 

[shays]

Does BCLP have Watson glaser type questions in its assessment?

yes, but not all the types, unfortunately the ptsd from that test blocks me to remember exactly what types, it's also a bit different than typical WG imo

 

[shays]

I’m not sure about BCLP but HFW will consider DTC’s after their summer Vac Schemes

ah thanks, i thought they might sooner since they are rolling? couldn't really apply to vac scheme since i work full time so stressing a bit in general haha

 

[neverdidiever]

can someone help me with finding the link to join the TCLA WhatsApp group?

 

[Matt Murdock]

can someone help me with finding the link to join the TCLA WhatsApp group?

Message Jaysen I think he can help you, maybe for premium members only

 

[Legalnomad]

High verbal and numerical, and then 7647 but just nervous that I fluffed the VI and that’s why I haven’t heard back

I submitted mine Monday last week and also haven’t heard. Has someone submitted their VI/Assessment for RS around those days and heard back?

 

[Tomato]

I submitted mine Monday last week and also haven’t heard. Has someone submitted their VI/Assessment for RS around those days and heard back?

High verbal and numerical, and then 7647 but just nervous that I fluffed the VI and that’s why I haven’t heard back

I did mine in early May and ended up getting sent the application question stage three days later, although it may have been quicker as it was early on in the app window for them. I ended up getting high verbal medium numerical, 9719

 

[Tomato]

I did mine in early May and ended up getting sent the application question stage three days later, although it may have been quicker as it was early on in the app window for them. I ended up getting high verbal medium numerical, 9719

Having said that I haven’t heard anything about an AC yet and I’m pretty sure they’re meant to be in the next couple of weeks so it’s not looking hopeful for me

 

[Legalnomad]

Having said that I haven’t heard anything about an AC yet and I’m pretty sure they’re meant to be in the next couple of weeks so it’s not looking hopeful for me

Ok thanks! Yeah I’m not too hopeful either tbh, have you heard of anyone getting an AC invite already?

 

[mandamasochist]

morning all, any news from withers? i seem to recall in the interview they said we'd hear by the end of may but couldn't be sure

 

[shays]

I did mine in early May and ended up getting sent the application question stage three days later, although it may have been quicker as it was early on in the app window for them. I ended up getting high verbal medium numerical, 9719

i got invite to the test/VI on 11 May, submitted I believe 19 May, and got written answers last week Tuesday, just submitted them today. My scores were lower I think, all I remember is I got 9/9 from digital and 3/9 for applied intellect (tbh, this one is consistent across all of my amberjacks lol)

 

[summersun]

Ok thanks! Yeah I’m not too hopeful either tbh, have you heard of anyone getting an AC invite already?

Hi I would not be worried yet.
the deadline was the 27 so people who applied that day will have a week to submit the test and a week after that to answer questions
so they might just be waiting to receive all the last VIs before sending a final round of written questions.

 

[TC??!]

Withers said they'd aim to provide an outcome for the first stage interview by EOW!

 

[siilvert0ngue]

Was PFOd yesterday from W&C post associate interview... feeling disappointed as I've never made it so far and was feeling incredibly hopeful.

They have chosen their candidates for the assessment centre. Unfortunately, I believe this means everyone who hasn't heard back is PFO. Better luck next time everyone <3