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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Hi!

Anyone heard anything post VI for DTC at CRS (Charles Russell Speechlys) London?
Or, anyone heard anything from PHB (Payne Hicks Beach)?
I haven't had anything from CRS (London) since I applied :(

When did you apply to PHB? I remember last year they gave AC offers within the week after the deadline. I submitted my app last week and haven't heard anything
 
My confirmation email for the bakers application includes a detailed outline of the timeline expectations for the 2025 cycle...
This whole thing is confusing asf. The email I got from Bakers just confirmed they received my app. I got no outline of timeline expectations, for either 2025 or 2026. Idek what to expect now…

Does this mean we were supposed to submit the app on their website using the new portal and the CvMail one is outdated? I used the new portal to apply so hoping they’re accepting both…​
 
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This whole thing is confusing asf. The email I got from Bakers just confirmed they received my app. I got no outline of timeline expectations, for either 2025 or 2026. Idek what to expect now…

Does this mean we were supposed to submit the app on their website using the new portal and the CvMail one is outdated? I used the new portal to apply so hoping they’re accepting both…​

Surely they must accept both, if both are available...otherwise where does my information go??

I assume the newer one is the one they want us to use moving forward, google says its their new global onboarding system. However, it sucks.

If CV mail is still up and accepting submissions of our applications and data then someone somewhere at Bakers is receiving it.
 

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