TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lucky2]

Every paralegal role i've come across requires at least a year of experience. Seems impossible to find any aimed at graduates with no exp!

It’s honestly frustrating! I feel your pain ahaha

 

[Matt Murdock]

RPC test invite! weird. They sent it at 3AM

 

[tc_cc]

Does anyone have any insights into Howard Kennedy AC that they would be willing to share?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

BCLP DTC PFO. I sent the app 17 May and took the test 18 May. Think this is now PFO number 33…​

 

[Gioiabwear Yong]

I’ve seen somewhere in this thread that firms are more picky with DTCs than Vac Schemers - bcuz for DTCs, I’m told that firms want trainee ready people, not just students looking to explore. But please do correct me if I’m wrong!

As a person’s finished the Barrister’s Training Course, may I know if this gives me any advantage? If so, what are the advantages? (E.g, stronger advocacy skills??).

Thank you very much!