TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Florencejones]

PMC direct TC it asks for a cover letter before you can proceed with the application, does any know if there are further application questions as well as this cover letter?

 

[sl0712]

Hi! I'm in the same situation as well. Were you able to figure out a solution / did they respond back to you?

Hi! They did not respond back to me unfortunately I just chose a random school

 

[MZJxLadha]

PMC direct TC it asks for a cover letter before you can proceed with the application, does any know if there are further application questions as well as this cover letter?

yes there are

 

[RachelZane]

Hi, @Abbie Whitlock

Do you possibly know what the final stage DTC interview for a US firm may look like? I already completed an assessment day (split into a written & group exercise & partner interview) and have heard there’s a next round but have no insights for what this interview and assessment could be? Do you know what I could be possibly assessed on?

 

[nonliquetagain]

Does anyone know what the final stage DTC interview for a US firm may look like? I already completed an assessment day (split into 2 exercises + partner interview) and have been progressed to the next round but have no insights for what the interview and assessment could be? Does anyone know what I could be possibly assessed on?

which firm is this for?

 

[givemeaTCalreadyT^T]

Hi all, I need some advice not sure if this is the right thread to consult. I’m extremely grateful to have accepted a TC with CMS Dubai commencing September 2027 and a VC with DLA Piper commencing June 2026.

Will this be an issue I need to make CMS aware of? Can I still complete the VC?

My anxiety is sky high, any advice would be so greatly appreciated.

Hi, congratulations! Can I ask when you applied and when your TC was for CMS Dubai?

 

[givemeaTCalreadyT^T]

It's a moot point

So not include it at all?

 

[TCchaser]

PMC direct TC it asks for a cover letter before you can proceed with the application, does any know if there are further application questions as well as this cover letter?

Yes, there are 2 more:

Tell us about a personal achievement outside of law that you’re proud of. What did it teach you? (max 250 words)

PMC has offices in several locations. How do you think our office locations support our work and client relationship and how could this be improved? Consider a new office opening or practice area expansion/addition (max 250 words)

 

[Jessica U]

Hi everyone,

I’m putting together a thread to collect 2025–26 law firm application questions to help candidates prepare for the next cycle. If you applied to any firms, it would be amazing if you could share the questions you received here. Thanks!

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Hey, has anyone done the sjt for Brabners? I would really appreciate any insight?

 

[HMajesty]

Has anyone gotten any response from Baker grad rec? Mailed multiple times for a clarification but they never respond?

 

[kuro]

Hi guys, just wondering if someone gets a DTC offer and signs the contract, is it still possible for the firm to pull out of the contract? Especially with AI redundancies going on, is there a chance a firm might renege on an offer given to you starting in, lets say 2028 ?

 

[Partcore22]

Hey, has anyone done the sjt for Brabners? I would really appreciate any insight?

have they already sent u the test? i thought theyre getting back to ppl by the end of march

 

[DennyCrane]

have they already sent u the test? i thought theyre getting back to ppl by the end of march

They said they would be issuing in batches and so not to worry if you heard of others progressing.

 

[Bunny]

Update on Kennedys
Just received the following from early careers - "Please note that we are currently collating feedback from the interviews and aim to provide an update early next week"

Hey, I reached the final partner interview on two occasions. The first time it was a 6 week wait and I was then told that the role had been dropped! The second time was a 2 month wait, so hang in there haha

 

[FutureLawyer_]

have they already sent u the test? i thought theyre getting back to ppl by the end of march

Yeah, I got the test invite on Friday just gone

 

[Pearl3181]

Hi all,

I recently applied to the Farrer & Co Vacation Scheme (my dream firm) and was unfortunately immediately rejected at the application stage. I put a huge amount of effort and time into my application (detailed firm research, structured answers using the PEE method, and even conducted various coffee chats with current trainees to better understand the firm) so I felt it was one of my strongest submissions.

I’m now stumped on how to improve for their separate TC application. Does anyone have experience with training contract application review services they’d recommend? I’m particularly interested in smaller-scale mentoring services rather than larger ones like Rare, which feel a bit inaccessible. Also, if there are any current Farrer trainees around, I’d appreciate any insight.

Thanks!

 

[M_m]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Bristows post-WE?

 

[elliece]

Invite to Bristows first round interview! (post-WE)

 

[M_m]

Invite to Bristows first round interview! (post-WE)

Congratulations!!! When did you submit your WE?