TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bread]

Some people who progressed in previous years had their apps briefly show as archived.

Did ChatGPT say this or actual people?

 

[Singh241]

What does your application status say?

'Archived'

 

[Prudentia]

Did ChatGPT say this or actual people?

GPT. I wouldn’t read into an archived message until they’ve told you the outcome either way. It’s pointless. CC have also confirmed that the outcomes will be communicated either this week or next week.

 

[Singh241]

imo they’re lying, or rather, avoiding the truth. In theory, our applications are ‘active’ until the point of rejection. I hate fussing over these things so I don’t really care, but I reckon it’s a PFO tbh. No way that ‘archived’ is in any way positive lol.

I completely agree

 

[Prudentia]

imo they’re lying, or rather, avoiding the truth. In theory, our applications are ‘active’ until the point of rejection. I hate fussing over these things so I don’t really care, but I reckon it’s a PFO tbh. No way that ‘archived’ is in any way positive lol.

Why would they lie? If they didn’t want to answer the question they could have just ignored the email until the outcome was communicated.

 

[Amgrad]

Really? i never received any email, thank you for restoring my hope

Yeah. I received it everyday for about a week or less. Idk what it means, but some people also progressed with or without that jumpscare. Don't be upset! I haven't gotten the AC invite yet, there is still hope. I assumed those who got invited were applied for 2027 TC, if you're applying for 2028, it's likely higher chance of positive outcome.

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

Why would they lie? If they didn’t want to answer the question they could have just ignored the email until the outcome was communicated.

i feel they're watching this thread hence the quick reply lol pleaseprogressmeifyouarewatching

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

Yeah. I received it everyday for about a week or less. Idk what it means, but some people also progressed with or without that jumpscare. Don't be upset! I haven't gotten the AC invite yet, there is still hope. I assumed those who got invited were applied for 2027 TC, if you're applying for 2028, it's likely higher chance of positive outcome.

That is true, thank you.

 

[WeGotThis!]

Yeah. I received it everyday for about a week or less. Idk what it means, but some people also progressed with or without that jumpscare. Don't be upset! I haven't gotten the AC invite yet, there is still hope. I assumed those who got invited were applied for 2027 TC, if you're applying for 2028, it's likely higher chance of positive outcome.

Do you know if there is a way to check which TC a person has applied for. I don't remember if I ticked the 2027 or the 2028 box

 

[yk1906]

Do you know if there is a way to check which TC a person has applied for. I don't remember if I ticked the 2027 or the 2028 box

I have the same issue!! I always apply for 2028 as I’m an international but I don’t remember choosing anything at all for AO

 

[Amgrad]

GPT. I wouldn’t read into an archived message until they’ve told you the outcome either way. It’s pointless. CC have also confirmed that the outcomes will be communicated either this week or next week.

They have stated the date of outcome when you passed the WG. It's 8/12, good luck!

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

They have stated the date of outcome when you passed the WG. It's 8/12, good luck!

just out of curiosity, have you completed and passed the WG?

 

[Amgrad]

just out of curiosity, have you completed and passed the WG?

Yep, it was quick turnaround, I got the notification of passing the WG within 2 minutes of finishing it and I'm checking my portal now, it says archived too. Fingers crossed!

 

[Prudentia]

They have stated the date of outcome when you passed the WG. It's 8/12, good luck!

It said w/c 8 December. So it may not be on Monday.

 

[BM99]

For anyone who applied to Clifford Chance insight day and got rejected, is your application showing archived or in review?

 

[Amgrad]

For anyone who applied to Clifford Chance insight day and got rejected, is your application showing archived or in review?

I didn't apply, but I am guessing it'd say "no longer considered" or something like that.

 

[sunsoul]

I have the same issue!! I always apply for 2028 as I’m an international but I don’t remember choosing anything at all for AO

the only way i know is to go onto the solicitor apprenticeship application, click apply, log into the portal and then check the dashboard for ur dtc app!! lol

 

[yk1906]

the only way i know is to go onto the solicitor apprenticeship application, click apply, log into the portal and then check the dashboard for ur dtc app!! lol

Thanks, brilliant

 

[Bread]

Why would they lie? If they didn’t want to answer the question they could have just ignored the email until the outcome was communicated.

Probably because it makes them look unprofessional for candidates to find out outcomes before they inform us. Also, since they said “w/c December 8”, they might want to let all candidates hear back at once and when they say.
On their page, smart recruiters say that archived is tantamount to rejection

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

I didn't apply, but I am guessing it'd say "no longer considered" or something like that.

i applied for the openday this year and was rejected, it still says archived lol