TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[shebecomesalawyer]

has anyone received freshfields ACs this week?

nothing so far - making me really nervous

 

[Fsayers]

Has anyone heard back or knows anyone who has heard from CMS London post-AC?

 

[a1289]

Has anyone heard back or knows anyone who has heard from CMS London post-AC?

I haven't heard back yet

 

[legalbeast]

Has anyone heard back or knows anyone who has heard from CMS London post-AC?

Nope nothing.. been 12 days since I did mine now.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock and others! I’m considering applying to a Silver Circle firm in the next months for their direct TC. I reached the AC stage 2 years ago but got rejected and didn’t reapply last year. Is it worth applying again or should I reach out to their grad rec first if they welcome applications from previous AC participants? Thank you

Hello!

I think it should be fine to re-apply if the firm doesn't specifically state on their website that you are unable to following a previous unsuccessful AC! However, if you are unsure and wanted to check, it is definitely worth emailing the graduate recruitment team to double check - I'm sure they'd be happy to confirm this for you (and, just in case, could save you writing an application that may not be eligible). However, most firms that have a similar rule are in relation to being unsuccessful following the VS (e.g. Travers Smith), rather than the AC, so it should be fine

 

[addy2004]

I have a Perkins Coie interview next week - does anyone have any tips please for the first-stage interview? I can provide insight to Ashurst & HSF AC's

 

[Singh241]

For those who have received a FF AC invite- wondering if the AC is online or in-person?

 

[13torb]

DAC Beachcroft VI (DTC). For reference I applied on the 18th Dec and received the invite this morning. If anyone has any insights please help. I seemed to have flopped all the VI's I've done so far so if there's anyone that can help me out, I'll really appreciate it. Thanks!

How many days did you get to complete the VI?

 

[Jessica Pearson]

How many days did you get to complete the VI?

5 days

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

For those who have received a FF AC invite- wondering if the AC is online or in-person?

In person

 

[BM99]

Seems like Freshfields is issuing PFOs for DTC (from what I saw in VS thread LOL), bracing myself...

 

[yuhhhh]

Seems like Freshfields is issuing PFOs for DTC (from what I saw in VS thread LOL), bracing myself...

same hahah

or who knows they might send out more ACs

 

[anon78365222111]

same hahah

or who knows they might send out more ACs

Hoping they’re like other firms, send out ACs then PFOs then more ACs

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

has anyone heard back from Freshfields for DTC, its been sooooooooooooooooooooo long if they reject after this imma lose all hope cuz just reject me now.

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

has anyone heard back from Freshfields for DTC, its been sooooooooooooooooooooo long if they reject after this imma lose all hope cuz just reject me now.

oh sorry just read the thread LOL not very good attention to detail from my side

 

[Janellehahah]

So just to clarify, has Freshfields sent out any DTC PFOs? Or is it just ACs so far

 

[anon78365222111]

So just to clarify, has Freshfields sent out any DTC PFOs? Or is it just ACs so far

They sent PFOs it’s on the Vac scheme forum, no more ACs yet so far

 

[seriouscandidate_]

Has anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell?

I'm wondering this too... I haven't heard at all post online assessment

 

[赐给我tc]

Did anyone hear back from cms? Are they still gonna call tmrw?

 

[c.li]

Did anyone hear back from cms? Are they still gonna call tmrw?

got a TC offer this morning. but you never know!