TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[1stCycleApplicant]

What their email? I’ll do it on “hide my email”

ukearlycareers@freshfields.com

 

[splash17]

Freshfields DTC AC! They have a lot of slots over two/three weeks so I think they're starting to send them out!

 

[RSK]

FF Direct TC AC!!! ahh i'm so nervous; this is genuinely my dream firm. Out of all the VI's that I've done, I was uncertain about this one the most. I was quite flustered answering the first question. Good luck to everyone still waiting

I completed stage 2 on the 11th November for anyone wondering.

 

[hawkins19]

Freshfields DTC AC! Completed Test 2 in mid Nov!

 

[whywhy88]

The way this forum is going to go off that week we all get replies loool

The foreshadowing is crazyyy

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

Freshfields AC!! Was hoping to have a rest after the CMS AC yesterday haha

 

[yuhhhh]

Do we think Freshfields AC invites will be sent out in batches or all at once?

In other news has K&E sent out VI/AC invites for anyone who applied for the DTC route?

 

[lawstudent2]

Do we think Freshfields AC invites will be sent out in batches or all at once?

In other news has K&E sent out VI/AC invites for anyone who applied for the DTC route?

I have no idea but I am really trying to stay hopeful that it is batches
People have announced that they have received them at different times but idk if that's just a delay posting on the forum or that there were separate rounds

 

[yk1906]

Bristows VI was painful maaaaaan

 

[yueyueer]

Bristows VI was painful maaaaaan

Yeah just flunked mine about to cry really.

 

[Legalfreak212]

Chat am i cooked if i stuttered 10 times during the Bristows vi

 

[cinnamonspice]

Chat am i cooked if i stuttered 10 times during the Bristows vi

I wouldn't worry as long as you made the point and managed the time. They chose this format for a reason so they would be simply unreasonable in doing that and thinking they will receive perfectly orchestrated answers.

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Any response from Pinsent Masons ME?

do you mean Pinsent Gateway Dubai programme? if yes when did you complete the VI

 

[Legalfreak212]

I wouldn't worry as long as you made the point and managed the time. They chose this format for a reason so they would be simply unreasonable in doing that and thinking they will receive perfectly orchestrated answers.

ok that’s reassuring, thank you!!

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Kirkland DTC PFO

 

[HasRez]

Any reply from Linklaters? My application says it's on hold

 

[BM99]

Any reply from Linklaters? My application says it's on hold

What percentage are you at?

 

[BM99]

Has anyone who applied to Links DTC sees a percentage more than 70% in the portal/a tick in the candidate review stage?

 

[lelezb1]

Hi, in a VI should you have an introduction like? Like my name is X, applying for this program etc? Or just get to the answer considering the short answering time?

Answer the question directly. There is no need for any introduction.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi, in a VI should you have an introduction like? Like my name is X, applying for this program etc? Or just get to the answer considering the short answering time?

Hey!

Unless the question is something along the lines of "Tell us about yourself", I would focus on using the time to answer the question directly. They will have your original application as well, so should be able to find this information if needed!