TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yk1906]

Has King & Spalding opened their apps?

 

[GT1205H]

Has anyone received a pfo or interview invite from Slaughters recently

Nothing here, I'm also waiting

 

[x_law2004]

can anyone help, im a current pgdl student and will sit sqe1 in jan 2027, do i apply for a&o's 2027 or 2028 training contract? I've emailed but had no reply

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

can anyone help, im a current pgdl student and will sit sqe1 in jan 2027, do i apply for a&o's 2027 or 2028 training contract? I've emailed but had no reply

2028. You should look at their website where it states the 2027 TC begins in March...

 

[Tcmaker]

Does anyone know generally how long will it take for Slaughters to come back to our application with either a rejection/interview invite?

I think two weeks

 

[yk1906]

I think two weeks

More... I applied in early October and am still waiting for an outcome, just like many others... Also, some people on this forum said they waited around 7 weeks

 

[Deek14]

Thank you!
I have just submitted my application. Fingers crossed, I receive the test soon!

I just completed my online assessment. Managed to do everything before the deadline. Thank you so much to all those who replied to me this morning and gave me insights!

 

[x_law2004]

2028. You should look at their website where it states the 2027 TC begins in March...

I have read it. It was just a question to double check as it also says graduates currently completing the PGDL, which I am