TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lolololol]

Any point applying to HFW now?

 

[Alaa]

Congratulations! Where, if you don’t mind disclosing?

Brabners!

 

[nontargetlawyer]

Hey guys,

Anyone have any ideas about the 'soft skill assessment' for Wedlake Bell?

Got my final round interview next week- it is for 3 hours including a interview and lunch to assess soft skills etc.

This is so different from my other AC that have been written task, group task and interview...

Any tips from anyone who have done the TC for WB previously would also be great

Thanks.

 

[TCGrad1642]

Any news from Stephenson harwood? Unsure when to expect to hear from them tbh

 

[Diane Lockhart]

Has anybody here studied the GDL before have any opinions or advice on whether to study online vs in person? Furthermore has anyone asked their firm for a different mode of study for the GDL (or other courses)?

The firm that is sponsoring me requires in-person study at any of the campuses, thankfully, I do not need to move to London yet, but I do need to commute to Bristol (my closest campus). It is not a dreadful commute, but door-to-door will probably be about 1hr 30m, with about an hour of that on one train. I have been informed it will likely be 3 days a week this year, which adds up to a fair amount of commuting, so I am considering asking the firm to allow me online study (which may not even be possible).

If not for the commute I would rather study in person, 1) I've never been too good at online study in the past. 2) I would like any kind of social element I can get. 3) I could potentially get a lot of work done on the train. 4) I would be able to hang around in Bristol and use study facilities there, vs at home probably spending a whole lot of time in my bedroom, or in random cafes.

Of course, the major cons are, 9 or so hours commuting each week, and spending I would estimate £50 a week on trains.

Just looking for general thoughts and experiences from anyone here! Thanks!