TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[SueD]

Yes, I was. Interviews are being held this week and next week from what I can tell by the email!

Congratulations!

 

[adfs456]

Bristows first round interview lets goooo

 

[hmevey]

guys, what questions do you ask if networking with head of recruitment/grad recruitment vs trainees as i feel like i ask them both similar things and want more unique questions

 

[rs_2002!]

What did everyone think of the hogan lovells job sim?

I don't think it was too bad but kinda ran out of time for the last VI question because I was looking at everything but the timer ...
When do we hear back about next stage - how long do they usually take?

 

[user1738]

Hi has anyone heard back after CMS Dubai AC?

 

[a1289]

Has anyone heard back from Kennedys post AC yet?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

I don't think it was too bad but kinda ran out of time for the last VI question because I was looking at everything but the timer ...
When do we hear back about next stage - how long do they usually take?

I was thr exact same I low-key ran out of time for the last question. But apart from that, I didn’t think it was too bad. I have no idea when we hear back but hopefully soon.

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

What did everyone think of the hogan lovells job sim?

I though it was okay, the questions were interesting but honestly hard to know how it went feel like they'll have a lot of really strong applicants

 

[SueD]

Anyone else waiting on Bristows? Feeling like it’s not going to good news with interviews so soon and I did the WE really early…

 

[stew99]

Anyone heard from Withers DTC?

 

[nicoledm]

anyone heard from shoosmiths or CRS (direct TCs)

 

[Jennifer2003]

anyone heard from shoosmiths or CRS (direct TCs)

shoosmiths said in the reserve email that direct TCs will get a response by May 20th so could be a while still!

 

[nicoledm]

shoosmiths said in the reserve email that direct TCs will get a response by May 20th so could be a while still!

oh i thought they were rolling, thanks !

 

[hanz123]

anyone heard from shoosmiths or CRS (direct TCs)

nope deadline is 31st March anyways for Shoosmiths

 

[katie2911]

Guys, has anyone heard back from CRS cheltenham?

 

[AryanAgg]

When is slaughters non law going to be progressed?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

When is slaughters non law going to be progressed?

End of March, there is another event tomorrow if you have received the invitation through the holding email you can clarify to GR team.

 

[AryanAgg]

End of March, there is another event tomorrow if you have received the invitation through the holding email you can clarify to GR team.

All those with the holding email with the invitation to the events will be progressed?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

All those with the holding email with the invitation to the events will be progressed?

Not all, but majority