TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[WheresYourUCL]

NRF has opened application for Middle East Training Contract. But you be SQE2 completed by August 2026.

 

[Gracejonesd]

Assuming still no response from Howard Kennedy? They said this week right?

 

[summersun]

Very niche but for people in Cardiff, has anyone heard back from Capital Law after the final interview for DTC?

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock, hope you're well I've recently been invited to an AC at the civil service for a grad role. I will have to undertake a written exercise, presentation, and group exercise. I have never been to an AC before and was wondering if you could provide some advice on how I should prepare?

Thanks in advance

 

[ILauw]

I didn’t but I also had 6667 - High Verbal for the SJT, so I am hoping there is another batch of invites.

Finally got my PFO. Very confused on how this all works in my first application cycle.

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Also just received BM PFO post-SJT.

 

[ravioli]

Has anyone heard from the following firms recently (a PFO or otherwise):

Bakers post SJT (scored 6-6-6-5, high verbal)
BCLP post test
Macfarlanes post Job Sim VI
SullCrom post app

I’m assuming PFO but it seems like all of these firms gave up on actually sending them out lmao.​

When did you hear back from SullCrom and when did you apply?

 

[Ancika]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith after the case study response ?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Bakers PFO post SJT finally. This is my 32nd PFO of the cycle so far I think.​

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Does anyone have any advice for the Reed Smith assessment centre ? I have experience from NRF this year and would be so happy to share.

Did they send an ac offer today?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

When did you hear back from SullCrom and when did you apply?

I didn’t say that I heard back from SullCrom? I applied the day before the deadline I think so 11/06.​

 

[Vee77]

Does anyone have any advice for the Reed Smith assessment centre ? I have experience from NRF this year and would be so happy to share.

When did you receive your AC invite? Congratulations

 

[Tomato]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith after the case study response ?

Did you hear back then?!