TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[AryanAgg]

Does anyone have any insight into reed Smith VI and SJT?

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Hey! Has anyone heard back from BCLP DTC? Or know whether we will receive a response after the closing date (31.05.26)! Thank you

 

[DiploSha361]

Does anyone have any insight on the White & Case assessment. It isn't timed but presumably we should go quickly.

 

[nicoledm]

farrer and co interview invite but it’s scheduled for a week i have a vac scheme so don’t know if i’ll be able to attend

 

[lucky2]

I am starting to feel so hopeless about the job market. I didn’t expect to struggle this much to find a paralegal/legal assistant role at high street firms as much as I am struggling to secure a TC. Everyone seems to want experience for entry level legal roles instead of also looking at your potential. It’s exhausting! Because how can I even get this experience if only a very small number of firms are willing to take the risk and give me a chance. It feels like a paradox.

The worst part is the radio silence. I attended a legal assistant interview with a high street firm. I took the time out of work, even prepared for the interview and they ghosted me. After a few weeks it became obvious that I wasn’t successful in securing the role, but it really made me feel sad because I just put a lot of effort into this and I am taking time to write cover letters even after work when I am tired. It is therefore disappointing when a firm doesn’t deem you good enough to even send a quick email to tell you that you were unsuccessful.

This market is brutal! Sorry for the rant, just wondering whether anyone is also struggling like this and how are they coping.

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Is BCLP’s test automatic?

 

[MZJxLadha]

farrer and co interview invite but it’s scheduled for a week i have a vac scheme so don’t know if i’ll be able to attend

Well done!!!!

 

[TCapplicant1005]

farrer and co interview invite but it’s scheduled for a week i have a vac scheme so don’t know if i’ll be able to attend

Congratulations! When did you complete the proofreading task?

 

[SueD]

My Farrers automatic email to confirm receipt of my application said we wouldn’t hear back from them (with anything) until end of May so I’m very surprised you’ve already done proofreading and been invited to interview. Looks like bad news for me but congratulations to you!

 

[Maddy]

Any idea what's happening with bakers and when we might hear back?

 

[greentree]

can you close the tab before starting VI portion for Reed Smith? Or do people usually leave it open?

 

[axelrod901]

have people heard back from Howard Kennedy (Direct TC)?

 

[Matt Murdock]

Finally, Baker McKenzie DTC Amberjack invite!

 

[Applicant7874652]

Finally, Baker McKenzie DTC Amberjack invite!

Automatic right?

 

[TCapplicant1005]

Finally, Baker McKenzie DTC Amberjack invite!

Same

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Baker McKenzie DTC SJT invite let’s goo!!​

 

[Applicant7874652]

Guys will we automatically get the VI as well with the SJT?

 

[Maddy]

Baker McKenzie DTC SJT invite let’s goo!!​

Is it only SJT or does it have numerical and verbal questions?

 

[rain2801]

Baker McKenzie DTC SJT invite let’s goo!!​

Congrats, when did you apply and via which portal?

 

[rain2801]

Finally, Baker McKenzie DTC Amberjack invite!

Congrats, when did you apply and via which portal?