TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yk1906]

Scored 12/20 in Gowling WLG Arctic Shores

Losing hope!

I scored 11... It was the first Arctic Shores so maybe it's fair

 

[WeGotThis!]

I scored 11... It was the first Arctic Shores so maybe it's fair

I detest Arctic Shores tbh

 

[yk1906]

I detest Arctic Shores tbh

I felt like I was in a circus... How can this possibly be a way to tell whether I can draft an excellent SPA or whatever looooool

 

[Trophy]

I felt like I was in a circus... How can this possibly be a way to tell whether I can draft an excellent SPA or whatever looooool

Is not it’s a way to make their job easier and also miss out on lots of good candidates! Their loss honestly

 

[yk1906]

Is not it’s a way to make their job easier and also miss out on lots of good candidates! Their loss honestly

I know I know...

 

[p2bv]

I scored 11... It was the first Arctic Shores so maybe it's fair

What's considered a 'good score' for Artic Shores?

 

[Jess_AspiringSolicitor]

Scored 12/20 in Gowling WLG Arctic Shores

Losing hope!

Wait huhhh, I completed their Artic Shores test over the weekend… I didn’t know we get scores! It’s the first Artic Shores test I’ve ever done. How would I find out my score?

I only received an assessment feedback email so I have read my report, but it doesn’t mention a score.

 

[TCComingSoon]

If you have not received wg outcome for CC after 2 days is it a bad sign.

 

[WeGotThis!]

Wait huhhh, I completed their Artic Shores test over the weekend… I didn’t know we get scores! It’s the first Artic Shores test I’ve ever done. How would I find out my score?

I only received an assessment feedback email so I have read my report, but it doesn’t mention a score.

I just added all the dimensions on the scale.

 

[TCLAUser1]

Hi does anyone know if the deadline for CMS direct TC on the 30th November is just for the online application or for WG/VIs too - and if so, is it too late to apply to CMS?

 

[Prudentia]

If you have not received wg outcome for CC after 2 days is it a bad sign.

They say that they will let you know within 5 days. I passed the WG and found out within 3 minutes. They tend to let you know quite quickly if you’ve passed it, but don’t count yourself out until they say so.

 

[msclm]

Recruitment day for travers smith

 

[noahsmiit01]

How long did it take you guys to receive a report from FF stage 1?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

At an online event they said it is very quick if you don't have adjustements. From eprsonal experience it took a week because they were organising my adjustements.

I have received mine now, thank you. Just been preparing how I would respond to different situations as a trainee, linked to feedback and weaknesses etc. Hopefully will be alright

 

[Deleted member 29181]

Has anybody heard back from A&O Shearman for direct TC applications?

 

[Starfish31]

Does the slaughter and May cover letter have to be one page long? Also who should I address it to?

 

[Rads]

hello does anyone know how much time Slaughter and May takes? And if an application submitted this week has any chance to getting considered?

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Someone said they will send out updates after the deadline

Thanks!

 

[wetbread]

Paul Hastings December Insight Day invite - just now

 

[Dannie]

From K&S Open Day -

Apps open Dec 2. Its the same Qs from the document thats up right now

Same process as last year

Not rolling!!