TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

I haven't been called. Should I take that as an L? They probably would have called everyone by now.

 

[elle woods]

I haven't been called. Should I take that as an L? They probably would have called everyone by now.

I wouldn't count yourself out so soon - they were still calling until like 4 or 5pm for the summer vac, so there's still time. My friend got called at like 15:45 on the Friday, so don't lose hope! Best of luck! Also they probably took a break for lunch haha

 

[xMontmorency]

I haven't been called. Should I take that as an L? They probably would have called everyone by now.

Possible that they're doing the 2027 intake first

 

[anon78365222111]

Yeah guys I don’t think Freshfields is getting back to us. Next week or new years it is!

 

[annalise.joyn]

does anybody know anything about the Freshfields second stage? how many VI's, how many minutes to prep etc? and if the SJT is before or after the VI?

 

[Trophy]

does anybody know anything about the Freshfields second stage? how many VI's, how many minutes to prep etc? and if the SJT is before or after the VI?

they're still handing out stage 2?!?!

sorry i forgot all about the stage 2 did it a while back.

 

[Harvey Specter]

Yeah guys I don’t think Freshfields is getting back to us. Next week or new years it is!

They just sent me an email confirming reasonable adjustments and gave me the option to do stage 2 in Jan, so I’m assuming it’ll be the new year to hear back with ACs but PFOs from now until then.​

 

[Willgetatc]

Slaughters holding email scared me hahah

 

[annalise.joyn]

They just sent me an email confirming reasonable adjustments and gave me the option to do stage 2 in Jan, so I’m assuming it’ll be the new year to hear back with ACs but PFOs from now until then.​

they just gave me reasonable adjustments and said i have only 2 days to complete it …..

 

[M_m]

Does anyone know whether White & Case actively recruits from its direct TC route? For context, I’ve already done a vacation scheme and multiple legal internships in my home country. Just wanted to gauge whether I should take my chances with VS, given that many people have already progressed, or make a direct TC application later on.