TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCapplicant1005]

Hi!

I made the following list recently of firms that sponsor visas for vacation schemes (although I am sure there are more out there) - I have quoted it below, and hopefully that is useful! Just shout if you have any further questions

Hi Abbie

Thanks a lot for your response! I will make sure to apply to these.

 

[bbbb]

hi, does anyone have any insights into the Reed Smith assessment day, or general prep advice? This is my first AC which has a case study element and I feel very unprepared. Im currently doing mock case studies drafted by AI and it is very technical, im going to assume this is also how it is during the actual AC. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for this? ty!

 

[anon78365222111]

Has anyone got a reply from Perkins LBA?

 

[anonymous.15]

macfarlanes pfo with which my last ever cycle ends. i have one more to hear back but it’s a pfo i am certain

WDYM last cycle if you dont mind me asking? was this your 5th cycle?

 

[lolololol]

WDYM last cycle if you dont mind me asking? was this your 5th cycle?

4th cycle but i had personally decided to be done after this since i haven’t managed to be successful and look for alternative career paths to progress!

 

[justgetmethattc]

Anything from Browne Jacobson at all? Had the TI 2 weeks ago with the London ACs on 14th and 21st - not a lot of time so assuming PFO?

 

[bristol rovers]

4th cycle but i had personally decided to be done after this since i haven’t managed to be successful and look for alternative career paths to progress!

Wha career paths you looking at?

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

WFW AC invite

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Any news from Stephenson Harwood, Orrick or PMC?

 

[tosin4774]

4th cycle but i had personally decided to be done after this since i haven’t managed to be successful and look for alternative career paths to progress!

Is it because you have not made it past the application stage?

 

[Filia]

Hey everyone. Anything from Dorsey?

 

[Ancika]

When is your assessment day by the way? Mine was on the 2nd June, there was a contract written exercise. Practice those such as contract law

I thought the written exercise was more of a mark up ? Can anyone confirm/correct me ?

 

[Dhivya]

Hi all, I am an international law graduate from India. I am looking to apply for training contracts 2028-2029 acceptance cycle. Are there any list of firms and deadline circulated in this group? How difficult is getting TC as someone having zero work exp in UK? Any tips if its the right path forward to enter UK market?

 

[TCGrad1642]

Any news from Stephenson Harwood, Orrick or PMC?

Nothing from SH

 

[lolololol]

Wha career paths you looking at?

not sure but maybe in policy or consulting