TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[oliviabeijing]

Omg I want CMS to put me out my misery if its a PFO

 

[doodllaw29]

anyone heard from freshfields (post-test2) or kirkland DTC (post-VI)?

 

[jamieclarke]

Anything for Forsters direct TC?

 

[testing123]

Hi! Quick question, what is the policy around emailing lawyers at firms before applying? Is this something that is considered annoying, or encouraged (assuming you have something to say haha)

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Hello if anyone has done Macfarlanes Stage 1 for DTC, do they send Stage 2 fast or take their time?

Very fast within the day for me

 

[Prudentia]

Hi! Quick question, what is the policy around emailing lawyers at firms before applying? Is this something that is considered annoying, or encouraged (assuming you have something to say haha)

There’s no policy. You’re free to email whoever you like. Just be mindful that they may not response. I’ve reached out to lawyers and partners throughout this process, and all of them (bar one) have been really responsive and happy to help.

 

[cos]

Hi! Quick question, what is the policy around emailing lawyers at firms before applying? Is this something that is considered annoying, or encouraged (assuming you have something to say haha)

I find it better to message on LinkedIn! I found a trainee at a firm I applied for and asked for advice for an AC (which I have not yet been invited to haha) and they sent me heaps of advice, although they did have something on their linkedin already welcoming aspiring solicitors to get in contact! I just find seems less invasive than using their work emails