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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Still no news from Stephenson Harwood, anyone? I also assume no news from Farrer is bad news at this point...
Also, how long does Withers generally take to get back to you after their first stage interview? It's also now been like 7 weeks since any contact with Macfarlanes...
On a different note I have an interview at a firm called Ogier in Guernsey next week. I really like them - they do pretty much exactly what I want to do - but has anyone got more info on them? Any tips for interviewing for non-London TCs despite doing my PGDL and work experience in London? I worry that I'll be cast aside because they assume I'll want to come back as soon as I qualify
Also, how long does Withers generally take to get back to you after their first stage interview? It's also now been like 7 weeks since any contact with Macfarlanes...
On a different note I have an interview at a firm called Ogier in Guernsey next week. I really like them - they do pretty much exactly what I want to do - but has anyone got more info on them? Any tips for interviewing for non-London TCs despite doing my PGDL and work experience in London? I worry that I'll be cast aside because they assume I'll want to come back as soon as I qualify
If you applied to Farrer - the confirmation of application email stated "If you have applied for a September 2028 Training Contract, you will hear from us at the end of May, with the majority of interviews taking place in June to the end of July."
That's what I thought, but other people are getting invitations so I was confused!
Has anyone applied to Wedlake Bell? Are application form and questions too long to handle until tomorrow’s deadline
Usual sort of questions - you could probably manage it from scratch before the deadline!
They have 5 questions. 1 is 300 words and the rest are 200 words.
I'm sure they won't discount it - work experience is more accessible and available in London, just be honest and talk about your priority being the type of work you're doing as opposed to location
I think ACs will all be in June but they will handle all the SJTs and VIs in May. Idk why they’re taking so long same as SH. I applied to SH 50 ish days ago, they’re turning into the next Sidley…
Applied to SH 72 days ago
Would appreciate any advice on how to relax /stop stressing about an AC - I had one today and honestly don't know what to think, I feel like the motivational portion went as well as it could've gone but in the presentation/competency portion I think I was less focused, my interviewer prompted me ('do you have anything lese to say about x?') and I didn't expand because tbh I would've been out of my depth....feeling quite stressed out about it now as its my ideal position 
Asking out of curiosity..... How do you all approach VI questions? I feel so nervous speaking to a small dot of light near the camera of my laptop.
Usually I am not so nervous talking to people face to face, however audio calls or even video recording makes me so nervous that I don't get the appropriate vocabulary to speak effectively. Is it just me or does this happen to everyone else?
This is my first cycle of trying and I have been disqualified prior to the assessment centre stage (thrice) because I messed up the VI portion
Do you all have any tips to overcome this?
Thanks a ton
Usually I am not so nervous talking to people face to face, however audio calls or even video recording makes me so nervous that I don't get the appropriate vocabulary to speak effectively. Is it just me or does this happen to everyone else?
This is my first cycle of trying and I have been disqualified prior to the assessment centre stage (thrice) because I messed up the VI portion
Do you all have any tips to overcome this?
Thanks a ton
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