TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[stew99]

I did my SJT on Apr 10 and still haven't heard back, and it seems like people hear back quickly post SJT when they get to next stage should i assume pfo?

is this for withers?

 

[Lawlilly]

I think AllHires is automatic - recruitment does the replies via the AllHires system and then that sends an email to you immediately

thought so! there have been times people have been able to see an update (somehow?) prior to receiving any emails so thought i’d ask. Thank you so much for replying have a nice day!

 

[OliviaLM]

Hi! Anyone heard from PHB post AC or from CRS London post VI?

 

[choicefox212]

Hi! Anyone heard from PHB post AC or from CRS London post VI?

I heard back from PHB an hour ago, offering the interview. Hope all goes well!

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Anyone heard from HL today?

 

[OliviaLM]

I heard back from PHB an hour ago, offering the interview. Hope all goes well!

Thanks for letting me know! How did you find the AC?

 

[choicefox212]

Thanks for letting me know! How did you find the AC?

Thank you! I enjoyed it - a good mixture of exercises, didn't feel super high-pressured, and everyone else was lovely. How did you find it?

 

[neverdidiever]

any idea when we will hear back on baker? I remember seeing some timeline while starting with the application form

 

[gayathri28]

Anyone heard from HL today?

I had contacted the grad recruitment yesterday. They reverted saying they will take few more weeks to review and make final decisions.

 

[gayathri28]

any idea when we will hear back on baker? I remember seeing some timeline while starting with the application form

Yes, in their confirmation email, they had mentioned a timeline for the different stages. According to the email, the online test and VI should take place in April.

 

[gayathri28]

Has anyone heard back from Pennington Manches Cooper? I believe it has been a while since their deadline has passed.

 

[Gregglt]

Have all test invites from Shoosmiths been sent out? Still waiting for mine but losing hope

 

[Scottishlion]

any idea when we will hear back on baker? I remember seeing some timeline while starting with the application form

Last year it was early April for sjt then end of April for video interviews and mid May for AC. Not sure about this year as seems to be slower

 

[Irishman11]

Has anyone else got the hogan DTC

 

[nicoledm]

King and Spalding AC

 

[Hopeful applicant]

King and Spalding AC

Same here!

 

[gayathri28]

Has anyone else got the hogan DTC

I think someone on this forum received an AC invite... Did you hear back?

 

[Applicant7874652]

Same here!

Will be attending as well

 

[Gregglt]

Will be attending as well

Looks like they sent all AC invites at once, so I’m assuming PFO for me

 

[amb303]

KN online test!