TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[LegallyStressedOut]

Did anyone hear from cc post vi today

 

[p2bv]

Can CMS just reject me atp, im losing my mind waiting for a potential AC inv

They've said online they won't be holding AC's until January, I dont think we'll hear until after Christmas tbh

 

[JBM]

I am confused. Have FF AC DTC invites gone out or not yet?

 

[yk1906]

I am confused. Have FF AC DTC invites gone out or not yet?

Someone here talked to grad team and they said they'll send them out this week

 

[Lexie Ni]

Did anyone hear from cc post vi today

Not yet. Still waiting

 

[Scottishlion]

Does anyone know if A&O or other firms will reopen applications in spring? Since DTC was for March start dates will they have an opening for September and if so can you apply again within an academic year?

 

[Trophy]

Does anyone know if A&O or other firms will reopen applications in spring? Since DTC was for March start dates will they have an opening for September and if so can you apply again within an academic year?

No A&O will not open again until August next year for the next recruitment cycle. Unless no one accepts the TC offers which is unlikely given I’ve seen 10+ offers on LinkedIn posted yesterday.

Slaughter and May open again in June and if you were rejected this autumn you can reapply again in the summer window.

 

[Somefriendlyadvice]

CMS VI invite!! If anyone has any insights on the best way to prepare, I would be very grateful. Thank you!

Hey

I would say the best piece of advice for VI's generally is to speak clearly, and not to speak too fast. Graduate recruitment knows you will be nervous, and that is ok! I would say the best VI's are delivered in a composed, and thought through manner. In terms of CMS specifically, I would say their scale and sheer number of offices are worth mentioning, but make sure you substantiate this with the numbers!

Here is a link to what CMS have put out, it will be helpful for you to take a look over!

Hints & tips · CMS Emerging Talent

cmsemergingtalent.com

I hope this helps, and if you have any more questions, feel free to reply to this message!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

bit demoralised after skadden pfo and now doubting my app writing skills generally :/

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

bit demoralised after skadden pfo and now doubting my app writing skills generally :/

Same I genuinely no longer know what to do

 

[Deleted member 29181]

Does anyone know when applicants to A&O Shearman direct TC will hear back after the AC? I am Impatiently waiting haha.

 

[Scottishlion]

Does anyone have advice on app writing? Are there any structures we should follow?

 

[Trophy]

Does anyone know when applicants to A&O Shearman direct TC will hear back after the AC? I am Impatiently waiting haha.

I’d think soon. They rejected me today for the DTC (post SJT/VI) so they’ve probs made their decision.

 

[DavidJC]

bit demoralised after skadden pfo and now doubting my app writing skills generally :/

Feeling the same, so I'm getting some comfort food and hopefully bouncing back in the next few hours cos these other apps aren't gonna write themselves

 

[TCseeker17]

Does anyone know when applicants to A&O Shearman direct TC will hear back after the AC? I am Impatiently waiting haha.

I am waiting too ahaha, the wait is torture!

 

[ashwright]

Does anyone know when applicants to A&O Shearman direct TC will hear back after the AC? I am Impatiently waiting haha.

From what I recall, they said this week or next

 

[LegallyStressedOut]

@emmasilvestri did you hear back from cc today?

 

[Deleted member 29181]

I am waiting too ahaha, the wait is torture!

Aw if only they’d put us out of our misery haha. Good luck <3

 

[nicoledm]

Does anyone have any insight into Fieldfisher first stage interview?

 

[lelezb1]

Hi, congratulations! Also, may I know when have you received the confirmation email that your application and score has been forwarded to the grad rec. thanks!

Does anyone have any insight into Fieldfisher first stage interview?