Has anybody heard back from Freshfields about their DTC AC?
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Anyone heard from Slaughter and May for their DTC application? I applied right before the deadline and haven't heard anything back yet.
Hey, I was part of the first cohort for their vac scheme and I did one page for the cover letter. I did their AC last year for the LBA programme was unsuccessful after my interview but still happy to offer any advice if you need it
Hi!
These are some great questions! On the vacation scheme / DTC point, it might help to think about what you actually want from the application. A vacation scheme is often as much about you testing the firm as it is about them assessing you, whereas a DTC is more appropriate if you know you are interested in the firm and can confidently articulate this during an assessment centre. Therefore, as W&C offer a large proportion of their TCs to their VS' participants, I'd weigh up the various factors, such as: how confident you are in expressing your genuine motivations to the firm, whether you'd benefit from seeing and being at the firm before committing, and how motivated you are towards W&C compared to other firms (in relation to annual leave). There isn't a 'wrong' choice at all - I ultimately ended up failing to convert three VS' but converted my only DTC application, so I'd try to filter out the statistics and odds if you can!
On the pre-populated answers, I would definitely revisit them rather than leaving them. Even if the questions are similar, the purpose of your application has changed and it is always good to refresh your answers when you can. Make sure that your answers are clearly tailored to the vacation scheme / DTC, and whether there is anything you can add that demonstrates your motivations or research. This doesn't mean you have to start from scratch - especially since your underlying motivations won't have necessarily changed! I would just go in and tweak your answer where you can, as it is always useful to go back over your previous answers with a fresh perspective.
For the careers events question, I would avoid just listing unless there is very limited word count. You don't have to go into loads of detail: I'd name the event and briefly flag one specific insight or skill that you gained that is transferable to law or relevant to W&C's work. This shows that you have reflected on the experiences, rather than attended them just to add them as a tick-box to an application.
I hope that helps - best of luck with the application decision!
Kennedys PFO, was expected with others getting VI invites over the last week 🫡
when answering this question for AG, Use this space to tell us about any mitigating circumstances that you might have, or any other information about you that might be relevant to your application., should i write more about my work experience/extracirrculars and answer it as a why law, why id be a good trainee question or just leave it blank as I don't have any mitigating circumstances?
Any advice on answering: How do you see yourself contributing to X Firm's future?
Hi @hanz123 this question can be tricky at first look, but essentially it’s asking for an amalgamation of:
1. Your skills/experiences e.g. analysis, problem solving
2. Your interest in the firm e.g. culture, practice area strengths, specific capabilities
3. It’s alignment to the firms goals e.g. how you’re well prepared to enhance their offering, allow them to meet specific aims for the future etc.
Now, it doesn’t need to be too intense. As in, you’re not expected to understand the firms ambitions for the upcoming year as it navigates a highly competitive legal market, although I do think this will serve as a strength in your answer - so I would encourage looking into any particular statements they’ve made for 2025 and what they’re hoping to achieve in 2026.
Once you’ve got all three pictured out, you will need to explain how your skills/experiences have shaped you and how these link to specifics of the firm. Be sure to round of any answer with how you expect this to contribute to their long term goals (if any were found) or strengthening their current offerings.
Just Perkins Coie. The merger is yet to be voted on, meaning there is a very slim chance it doesn’t get approved
I’ve heard they’re usually late to be honest but fingers crossed we find out soon haha
Am I right in thinking that most GR aren't at full capacity right now & will become responsive/active next week? I was thinking of treating this week as a bit of a write-off response-wise, but the VS thread indicates that some firms' GR are still active.
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