TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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?

 

[TCLA0322]

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

 

[404]

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!!

 

[yasmars]

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!!

Travers historically call candidates which I think is quite nice

 

[iklawapps]

Travers historically call candidates which I think is quite nice

Well I'm gonna convince myself I haven't gotten a call yet cause my cell service is down :' ) delusion is nice

Also I submitted my app at like 11:58, so not very hopeful anyway lol

 

[yk1906]

Travers historically call candidates which I think is quite nice

Even for VI?

 

[Willgetatc]

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?

I got 1st stage the day after I applied but I think they might also send it in batches because some people have reported receiving next stage up to a month after.

 

[yasmars]

Even for VI?

Do you mean a virtual interview where there is an actual person interviewing you or a pre recorded one ?

 

[yk1906]

Do you mean a virtual interview where there is an actual person interviewing you or a pre recorded one ?

I mean, the candidate above said they got invited to a virtual interview, which is a VI, as I assume? A pre-recorded interview

I might be mistaken though!!

 

[Z48]

I mean, the candidate above said they got invited to a virtual interview, which is a VI, as I assume? A pre-recorded interview

I might be mistaken though!!

At Travers the first stage is a live virtual interview (with a partner)

 

[404]

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?

Nvm! Just received first stage invite!!

 

[yk1906]

At Travers the first stage is a live virtual interview (with a partner)

Oh wow, that's refreshing to know!! I'm getting a bit tired of all of the VIs

 

[yk1906]

Any Freshfields AC invites?

 

[Ronaldo04]

Hey guys, does anybody know if the A&O assessment follows a classic amberjack structure with the 4 pillars (Grit, Digital Mindset etc)?

 

[Bbhu19]

Hey guys, does anybody know if the A&O assessment follows a classic amberjack structure with the 4 pillars (Grit, Digital Mindset etc)?

No it doesn’t have four pillars, it is amberjack though but it has I think 5 competencies rather than 4 pillars