TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Hamlindigo Blue]

did anyone not receive a confirmation email after completing the Freshfields stage 2 assessment? not got mine and quite worried

 

[livelaughlawve]

For the freshfields stage 2 test if I had additional time in the first one do I need to re request this or is it automatically applied?

If you got it in the first one, it is automatic here

 

[lawyergal101]

Got an email from CC saying because I passed the WG in the last 2 years, I’m progressed to application review and don’t have to retake. But then received a WG invite straight after. Did anyone else get this? Is it worth emailing grad rec

 

[lolololol]

Got an email from CC saying because I passed the WG in the last 2 years, I’m progressed to application review and don’t have to retake. But then received a WG invite straight after. Did anyone else get this? Is it worth emailing grad rec

I had the same thing!

 

[TC seeker]

The Freshfields test doesn't contain a VI at stage 1!

The Freshfields test doesn't contain a VI at stage 1!

Do you know what's their 1st stage includes?only WG?

 

[Andrei Radu]

Got an email from CC saying because I passed the WG in the last 2 years, I’m progressed to application review and don’t have to retake. But then received a WG invite straight after. Did anyone else get this? Is it worth emailing grad rec

I think this is likely a system error in that they automatically send WG invites to all candidates, whether they are exempt or not. I also remember this being something that was happening to candidates in other years, so I would assume the firm is aware of it and will still assess you application as normal. That said, I would still advise you to shoot grad rec a quick email about it just to be sure.

 

[i really like clouds :)]

hi all! how long on average did you wait between ff test one and test two?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

hi all! how long on average did you wait between ff test one and test two?

I submitted FF test one on Nov 5th and got stage two on Nov 10th, so 5 days between them. Think they send the tests in batches though so it could be more or less time for others.​

 

[WeGotThis!]

Does anyone know if Gowling WLG makes offers before Christmas or is it in the New Year?

 

[Hopefully2025]

Does anyone know if Gowling WLG makes offers before Christmas or is it in the New Year?

All in the new year. They send out video interview invites on 12th December (as per their application acknowledgement mail), after which they send AC invites in the new year. The ACs are held in January and February, so I don't anticipate any offers being sent out until mid January at the earliest.

 

[yk1906]

Any news from AO Shearman DTC?

 

[lawyergal101]

Any news from AO Shearman DTC?

Don't think we'll hear back until after the deadline on the 17th

 

[Legalgirl]

has anyone heard from travers smith after the deadline??

 

[WeGotThis!]

For those that did the A&O DTC, is the VI unlimited prep and also is it motivational or competency? Also, how many questions are there?

 

[TCLAAAA]

Does anyone have an idea when we are supposed to hear back for King & Spalding 27th Open Day

 

[Winter]

I sent my FF DTC application on 5th Nov, and still haven't received the first stage test? Has anyone submitted an application around the same time and still waiting on the test?

And for those that received it already, how long did it take to get the first stage test?

 

[GUt02]

I just received an invite for the Travers Smith DTC virtual interview!!! Does anyone have any advice?

 

[yk1906]

I just received an invite for the Travers Smith DTC virtual interview!!! Does anyone have any advice?

OMG congrats!!! Can I ask you when you applied?

 

[GUt02]

OMG congrats!!! Can I ask you when you applied?

I submitted my application the day before the deadline, so Thursday 06/11.

 

[iklawapps]

I just received an invite for the Travers Smith DTC virtual interview!!! Does anyone have any advice?

That's so amazing, congratulations!! May I please ask if they called you or did you get an email or something? Either way, you must be so so proud : D that's really awesome to hear!!