TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Trophy]

I haven't even been sent their automatic test and it's been literally two months tomorrow since I sent my application. Have you been sent anything or just confirmation of your application submission and that they'll be in touch soon?

Only the confirmation on my end, they are pretty slow when it comes to direct TC but 2 months is extreme slow wow!

 

[Trophy]

Does Kirkland offer many DTC spots? I've heard that pretty much all the training contracts go to VS students (even though they have DTC applications open) and only if there are leftover spots will they then turn to DTC candidates

Is it? In the past they’ve cancelled their VS and given direct TC offers but I didn’t know they didn’t consider DTC applicants before VS for those spots. Seems quite unfair.

 

[Rads]

Any non-law students have heard back for Slaughter and May for their DTC? It says application under consideration but should I consider PFO?

 

[hanz123]

unsuccessful after fieldfisher online assessment, need something positive this cycle

 

[Winter]

unsuccessful after fieldfisher online assessment, need something positive this cycle

Sorry to hear! Did you receive the email letting you know that your app + test score was being forwarded to early careers team before you received the PFO?

 

[yk1906]

Sorry to hear! Did you receive the email letting you know that your app + test score was being forwarded to early careers team before you received the PFO?

Do you know whether the test is automatic, please? I cannot find any info on that

 

[WeGotThis!]

echoing this i would still apply.

I checked with grad rec on when we can expect to hear back and was told it would be after the deadline.

I also asked the original poster and was ignored so nothing is confirmed atm - just apply youve got this!

Thank you! And you too @Trophy

 

[Winter]

Do you know whether the test is automatic, please? I cannot find any info on that

I don't think it's automatic. I applied on 11 Nov and received the test on 5th Dec.

 

[yk1906]

I don't think it's automatic. I applied on 11 Nov and received the test on 5th Dec.

Okay, thanks a lot

 

[hanz123]

Sorry to hear! Did you receive the email letting you know that your app + test score was being forwarded to early careers team before you received the PFO?

no I didn't

 

[silonthesofa]

Only the confirmation on my end, they are pretty slow when it comes to direct TC but 2 months is extreme slow wow!

Yeah, I haven't been too bothered to chase it up up till now because I've had a lot of other things to do without needing to worry about another online assessment, but it is pushing it given the whole "rolling" thing. Their winter vacation scheme ends today, so I think I'll email them next week to ask what's up.

Still though, it seems like no one that's submitted an application for HL's DTC has been sent the test invite even, right?