TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[DesperateStudent]

Hi.
I wanted to make an account to ask some questions on the direct training contract firms I’ve applied to.

I see people have got Mayer brown rejections what were the test results you got?

I am going to do bakermckenzie test now is the format different to other amberjack tests as I’ve seen there is no numerical section?

Thanks all

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Has anyone heard from SH, Broadfield or Freeths?

 

[AryanAgg]

do we have to turn the camera on for the sjt part of the Reed Smith assessment?

 

[Maddy]

Yes.

 

[AryanAgg]

Yes.

Understood, thank you.

 

[HMajesty]

Anyone heard from W&C today? Saw people received W&C VIs yesterday even though they only finished the SJT 1-2 days ago, I finished mine around the same time but haven’t heard back anything yet. Anyone else in the same boat as me?

 

[Hmm123]

do we have to turn the camera on for the sjt part of the Reed Smith assessment?

Could you share when did you apply/when you received the invitation?

 

[AryanAgg]

Could you share when did you apply/when you received the invitation?

Applied last week and got the invitation 4 days ago

 

[TCapplicant1005]

Anyone heard from W&C today? Saw people received W&C VIs yesterday even though they only finished the SJT 1-2 days ago, I finished mine around the same time but haven’t heard back anything yet. Anyone else in the same boat as me?

I applied on the 4th and completed the test on 6th. I still haven’t heard back.

 

[username10341034]

is anyone else waiting to hear from Mayer Brown

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

How long does the baker SJT approximately take? And is the camera on during the test?

 

[username10341034]

How long does the baker SJT approximately take? And is the camera on during the test?

Like 1 hour, no camera on. There is no numerical element either

 

[RJo217]

Has anyone heard back post-first stage interview with Winckworth Sherwood?

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

Anyone still waiting on Baker McKenzie post-app?

 

[tozziesss]

Anyone still waiting on Baker McKenzie post-app?

They might be sending SJTs out in waves

 

[lcerys]

Still not heard from KN. Has anyone received a PFO from them yet?

 

[funnyaccent11]

our unique way of saying rejection (please f off )

Omds this is funny, I’m using this now

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Anyone know roughly how long it'll take to hear back from Reed Smith post application questions?

 

[Hmm123]

Applied last week and got the invitation 4 days ago

Ah, thanks! And all the best.
Applied last week as well but yet to receive.. hopefully it’s going by batches

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

For those of us still waiting for Ashurst, it’s defo a PFO cos I just saw this post on LinkedIn:

Don't Self-Reject Your Law Career Opportunities | Ayaz Saboor posted on the topic | LinkedIn

Every year around this stage of the cycle, I hear the same thing from aspiring lawyers: “I’ll just wait until next year.” Vacation scheme applications close. People see others announcing offers on LinkedIn. Confidence drops. And suddenly they convince themselves the cycle is over. I...

www.linkedin.com

They done all their ACs and are doing final ints next week. The week after (May 29) will be PFOs! ​