TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[CharlieandLola]

Don't worry Cappfinity won't marked you, unless it's another strict platform

Are you sure? Sorry I’m just panicking because i Thought I disabled it before going in and then it kept correcting spelling

 

[User22022002]

What is the stage 3 please?

Written assessment / University-styled essay. have two weeks or so to complete. it gets sent of for external scoring

 

[TCapplicant1005]

I just did the Macfarlanes stiumulate assessment. During the written task grammerly kept coming up even when I turned it off. Could that impact my ability to pass or could they see that as Using external tools?

What stage is this?

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

Written assessment / University-styled essay. have two weeks or so to complete. it gets sent of for external scoring

Interesting I’ve never seen such a stage in an application before. I wonder what the topic would be like and if it’s the same for all the applicants

 

[8law]

has anyone done shoosmiths AC?

 

[WeGotThis!]

Anyone heard from S&C?

 

[nicoledm]

anyone heard from K & S?

 

[bangarangbass39]

Wiggin PFO 1 out of 4 potential AC's gone 3 more potential AC's. Fingers crossed but lets see.

Loool I am waiting for HFW, K&L and RPC. i have no confidence at this point - also rejected by Wiggin

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Wiggin PFO. Really disappointing

 

[cinnamonspice]

kingsley napley final interview - has anyone had any experience with them at this stage? help a girl out pls!

 

[Shaky_Pete]

Wiggin PFO. Really disappointing

Same

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Anyone heard from RS..?

 

[tobywstress]

Anyone knows if RPC test is automatic? Sent the application this morning and did not receive anything.

 

[AryanAgg]

Anyone heard from S&C?

Might have to wait till July at this point.

 

[givemeaTCalreadyT^T]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock, hope you’re doing well. I recently attended an AC, and the firm offered to cover my travel costs. When is a good time to sent in my claim for costs- should I send it before results are out or wait for them to provide the outcome then send in my claim for costs?

 

[Kad28]

considering Slaughters is rolling, is it too late to apply?

 

[floral.tcla]

Hey!

If there are genuine mitigating circumstances, I personally can't imagine this being viewed as a red flag in itself. Universities don't grant extra time or extensions to complete degrees lightly, so I think firms are generally aware that there can be circumstances that affect someone's timeline at university that are beyond their control, and will absolutely take those into account.

For exam adjustments (e.g. extra time), I'd expect firms to focus much more on the outcome of your degree and your overall application form rather than the adjustment itself. Equally, if someone has been granted additional time to complete their degree due to mitigating circumstances, I wouldn't assume that would count against them if there are clear reasons as to why they had that adjustment.

If there is space on the application to provide context, I'd definitely do this and keep it brief and factual. Ultimately, almost all firms look at applications holistically and will focus on the grades achieved, your experiences, and the strength of your overall application, rather than viewing a different study timeline as a negative in itself.

I've seen plenty of successful applicants take non-liner routes through university and still secure VS/TC offers. I hope that assists!

Thanks so much, appreciate it!

 

[Leader of the Night Watch of the Contractless]

considering Slaughters is rolling, is it too late to apply?

You won't know unless you apply!

 

[spamelinazoid]

Week 2 - any news on any front from WFW?

 

[lucky2]

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back from Browne Jacobson post-TI?