TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[user123987]

Honestly, I think the VI was pretty close to Christmas, I don't think we'd hear back until the end of this week/next week tbh. Although obviously it'd be nicer if we heard earlier!

Possibly! Hopefully we are both successful

 

[oliviabeijing]

Waiting to hear back from CMS regional is agonising

I feel like im going insane aha, haven't heard post VI. Submitted mine on 20th

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Yet another day of a silent inbox:

 

[Naskimovski]

Anyone have insights on Goodwin VI? I can help with CMS, A&O, Baker Mckenzie, Latham, Weil VI, also been to Weil, Baker Mckenzie, Latham Open days

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Has Addleshaw Goddard sent TI invite for DTC? I did my WG last Friday.

 

[Shiv Lawy]

If applying to a firm with CV and Cover letter and they have asked for A-levels where should I mention my mitigating circumstances? I don't include my A-levels on my CV anymore (it's been 9 years!) to keep it under 2 pages.

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

If applying to a firm with CV and Cover letter and they have asked for A-levels where should I mention my mitigating circumstances? I don't include my A-levels on my CV anymore (it's been 9 years!) to keep it under 2 pages.

@Shiv Lawy I think you should still include this on your CV, if the firm has it listed in their requirements. As for MC's I think you can footnote it in that document to explain what this is. I appreciate that there is limited space on the CV, but there is nowhere else to include these grades and it's not something you would typically see in a cover letter.

 

[p2bv]

Anyone heard from Fieldfisher post interview?

 

[Academic Weapon]

Eversheds AC!! It’s my first AC so any advice is appreciated

 

[Winter]

Anyone heard from Fieldfisher post interview?

Goodluck !! When did u complete the test and receive the interview?

 

[radssss]

Eversheds AC!! It’s my first AC so any advice is appreciated

Hi congratulations!! Is this the london office?

 

[Winter]

It doesn't help that Freshfields' feedback report for stage 2 gives you no indication whatsoever whether you are likely to progress! I hope they back to all of us soon

 

[meauasushe153/]

Has anyone heard back from CMS regional offices?

not yet nothing post WG

 

[abcdefg12]

Anyone know what’s going on with FF? Has anyone heard back post stage 2?

 

[yasmars]

Anyone know what’s going on with FF? Has anyone heard back post stage 2?

I’m sure when people start hearing back they’ll be quick to announce

 

[GemmaTheFutureLawyer]

Anyone heard from Fieldfisher post interview?

No. They put a post on social media yesterday saying they are still working through the applications, so I wouldn't worry yet.

 

[manifestingthetc]

Hey! i am not sure how to approach this question, would the TCLA team have any insights to this, please? Tell us how lawyers can add value for their clients beyond providing technical, legal expertise. Why is this especially important in today's market?

I initially thought of client care and innovation but i think i may be overthinking it

Thank you so much!

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Hey! i am not sure how to approach this question, would the TCLA team have any insights to this, please? Tell us how lawyers can add value for their clients beyond providing technical, legal expertise. Why is this especially important in today's market?

I initially thought of client care and innovation but i think i may be overthinking it

Thank you so much!

Chiming in as a business owner- trusted legal advisors who can reassure clients through economic and political turmoil is probably a good bet to write about- Business owners need certainty to make business decisions and lawyers are good at making recommendations as they see the same issues arise from multiple clients.

 

[Partcore22]

Anyone heard from Fieldfisher post-test?

if this is for the PtP scheme, I had an email today saying theyve received my results and that they are processing it. I did the test around the 16th December if that helps

 

[manifestingthetc]

if this is for the PtP scheme, I had an email today saying theyve received my results and that they are processing it. I did the test around the 16th December if that helps

Do you know if they have interviewed candidates for this yet? i applied a while ago and received the same email and haven't heard anything