TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Alaa]

What office?

Leeds!

 

[gayathri28]

Hogan Lovells PFO!

Is this for the London DTC after job simulation test?

 

[Irishman11]

Has anyone gotten a Hogan Lovells AC?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone heard anything from Stephenson Harwood, Ashurst or Baker McKenzie?

Nothing yet from all 3. Not heard from K&S either. Hopefully we will hear back from them soon…​

 

[choicefox212]

I still haven't heard from PHB, assuming that's a definite PFO?

 

[choicefox212]

Has anyone heard anything from Stephenson Harwood, Ashurst or Baker McKenzie?

Nothing from SH or Baker (I didn't apply to Ashurst)

 

[nonlawstudent98]

I still haven't heard from PHB or Withers, assuming that's a definite PFO?

I also haven’t heard from Withers yet but I’d say nothing is a definite PFO until it’s received! I feel like if they haven’t sent PFOs out yet then they might be sending tests in batches?

 

[choicefox212]

I also haven’t heard from Withers yet but I’d say nothing is a definite PFO until it’s received! I feel like if they haven’t sent PFOs out yet then they might be sending tests in batches?

I literally this minute got a Withers test invite - fingers crossed all's well with you

 

[gayathri28]

Has anyone gotten a Hogan Lovells AC?

Nope. Did you?

 

[mostlyLsrareWs]

Does anyone have any insights into the Mayer Brown online test/VI?

 

[shadowbaklava]

Does anyone know anything about the Withers Legal Proofreading Assessment? Is it recorded because I look a mess

 

[gayathri28]

Does anyone know anything about the Withers Legal Proofreading Assessment? Is it recorded because I look a mess

Yes it is recorded and it is 15 mins. Personally, I lost 2 minutes in just navigating through the actual question, as their user interface was quite complicated for me and i had trouble in identifying the actual question.

 

[MZJxLadha]

I still haven't heard from PHB, assuming that's a definite PFO?

Me neither

 

[neverdidiever]

is the Mayer Brown SJT timed?

 

[shadowbaklava]

Yes it is recorded and it is 15 mins. Personally, I lost 2 minutes in just navigating through the actual question, as their user interface was quite complicated for me and i had trouble in identifying the actual question.

Oh no, good to know it's recorded. I'll make sure I look somewhat presentable then!

That's really helpful about the UI being tricky though, I'll keep that in mind so I don't waste time just figuring out where everything is. 15 minutes is tight as it is!

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

9/9 for grit and digital mindset, 7/9 for applied intellect and creative force for Mayer Brown. Good to know the SJT practices have been paying off, but I hate the math stuff so much!

Those are great results! How have you been practising for SJTs?

 

[Irishman11]

Is this normal for HL?

 

[RachelZane]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock , I have an upcoming second stage AC with a US firm & it will consist of a partner interview & an ‘AI-assisted assessment’ which should take 2 hrs altogether in person.

I was just wondering if you and anyone else kindly had any tips on how I should best prep and approach this since this would be the first time I’m doing this type of assessment!

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

I've just been invited to the final stage with Greenberg Traurig!! I would be so grateful if anyone has any insight they might be willing to share on this stage. As always, I am happy to help out with the firms that I've had previous experience with.

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Mayer Brown 1x6 and 3x7. Both intellects excelled. Does anyone know how strong/weak that result is?