TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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)

 

[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?

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

 

[livelaughlawve]

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

Mine was about 2 week

 

[p2bv]

Anyone heard back from Travers post stage one interview?

 

[emily3827]

with the A&O form - does anyone know how to add a levels and an epq, like I can't seem to add both if I click a levels that's the only type of qualification I can add?

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know generally how long will it take for Slaughters to come back to our application with either a rejection/interview invite?

 

[applicant3000]

Have there been anymore slaughters ac invites since the first batch went out?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Does A&O test have a deadline?

Hi, do you know now if there is a deadline?

 

[Deleted member 40373]

what are people doing about A&O shearman not having enough boxes for modules?

 

[Willgetatc]

what are people doing about A&O shearman not having enough boxes for modules?

I emailed grad rec and they said to send the full grades by email to attach to my application!