TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Disgruntled SQE Student]

Has this been this week they've been going out?

Not heard of any AC offers so far. Only PFOs. Yes this week.

 

[Winter]

I've done a DTC interview for Fieldfisher, was told that I would find out if I get the AC by end of December and the AC will be held in first week or two of January

From what other people on this forum have said, there may be a second batch of Acs after that!

Okay this is great to know, thank you!! I’m of the opinion that they’re definitely running more interviews after the holiday break. I guess it’s crunch time rn

 

[nicoledm]

Okay this is great to know, thank you!! I’m of the opinion that they’re definitely running more interviews after the holiday break. I guess it’s crunch time rn

Yeah I think so, my friend got an AC for the DTC two years ago and it was in May, so I think there'll definitely be more!

 

[yk1906]

Not heard of any AC offers so far. Only PFOs. Yes this week.

Sorry, PFOs post 2nd stage? I have only seen post-app rejections, if I'm not mistaken

 

[Disgruntled SQE Student]

Sorry, PFOs post 2nd stage? I have only seen post-app rejections, if I'm not mistaken

Not seen anything post 2nd stage. Only really post app and a few people I know irl getting post SJT PFOs having not met the benchmark for stage 2. Judging on last cycle, people were getting DTC AC invites up until the end of Jan so don't count yourself out the running yet until you hear back.

 

[yk1906]

Not seen anything post 2nd stage. Only really post app and a few people I know irl getting post SJT PFOs having not met the benchmark for stage 2. Judging on last cycle, people were getting DTC AC invites up until the end of Jan so don't count yourself out the running yet until you hear back.

Ah, that's what I saw as well. They have changed the process this cycle, though, I think last year the deadline was in early Jan, as opposed to early December this year.

 

[Disgruntled SQE Student]

Ah, that's what I saw as well. They have changed the process this cycle, though, I think last year the deadline was in early Jan, as opposed to early December this year.

Oh I didn't know. Perhaps there's hope for a belated Christmas present. Fingers crossed the AC is conveniently timed, SQE exams in Jan already running a nut on people. Thanks!

 

[yk1906]

"Other than law, what is something you are passionate about? 200 words" for Bristows

Hi @Abbie Whitlock ! Do you reckon it is acceptable to speak about something like fine art/ballet instead of law-adjacent topics?