TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[HMajesty]

Does anyone know how many people BM takes via the DTC route?

 

[tldrba]

How do you know this?

Hey, it is written in the description once you open the invite link. It was also confirmed by their grad rec in the Virtual Open Evening: they send out SJT/VI if you are eligible, based on your initial application form; then they send out the written application form if you have passed the SJT/VI; then they review your SJT/VI/written form together as whole when making decisions for AC invites.

 

[username10341034]

2 cycles, 12 ACs, 3 VSs, 1 DTC offer received this afternoon!!!!! I cannot believe it. Hang in there everyone. You never know when your opportunity is coming!!!

Congratulations! This is an amazing achievement!!

If you are comfortable sharing, where did you receive the DTC offer for? I just like knowing where people end up! (No worries if you want to keep private)

 

[LawLawLawLawLaw]

Hi there, I've just been offered my first TC! I now face the issue of I have to accept in the next week and I have two vac schemes coming up which I think I would prefer to this TC, and at the end of the offer letter it says that in signing I am confirming that I will withdraw from any other vac scheme processes or DTC processes. Could I ask for an extension and if so how should I go about this? Should I just accept and do the vac schemes or should I accept this one and reject the other vac schemes even if there is a chance I might get a TC from them which I might prefer? Any advice is so so welcome!!

 

[DaemonBlackFyre]

Hey, it is written in the description once you open the invite link. It was also confirmed by their grad rec in the Virtual Open Evening: they send out SJT/VI if you are eligible, based on your initial application form; then they send out the written application form if you have passed the SJT/VI; then they review your SJT/VI/written form together as whole when making decisions for AC invites.

Thank you!