TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bread]

Any ML ACs? They said they’d be inviting people to AC at the end of this week. Just want to manage expectations x

 

[CharlieandLola]

sigh. i can't complain bc i applied a few days before the deadline but i wonder if they had already found the applicant that they wanted. idk if ACs have been conducted yet

Was it only one??? I’m hoping silence is good

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Anything from:
Stephenson Harwood
Orrick
RPC
PMC

 

[rrr]

Was it only one??? I’m hoping silence is good

nono i should've said applicants

 

[shays]

nono i should've said applicants

well I applied mid-May and I am yet to hear back so

 

[Gioiabwear Yong]

Anything from:
Stephenson Harwood
Orrick
RPC
PMC

I’m not sure about the rest, but:

- when I applied to SH’s VS, they took 3 weeks to reject me.
- when I applied to RPC’s DTC, they took 5 weeks.

From the date I applied. SH is fine, but I think RPC is just slow like that.

 

[Woopdewooop]

Has anyone heard anything from Withers yet? Either post interview or AC?

 

[john_eeson]

Just got a slaughter and may interview invite. Anyone that has done it before, can you give me some advice? I'm happy to share insights on gibson dunn, fried frank, akin

 

[anon78365222111]

Hi anyone got a reply for Perkins LBA, are we cooked

 

[HasRez]

Just got a slaughter and may interview invite. Anyone that has done it before, can you give me some advice? I'm happy to share insights on gibson dunn, fried frank, akin

Congratulations! When did you apply?

 

[Amz2006]

Anyone applied to DAC Beachcroft Gradaute Solicitor Apprenticeship?

 

[ht2121]

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any advice or insights on applying for Slaughter & May's direct Training Contract (non-law), particularly when it comes to the CV and cover letter?

Cover letter
Their FAQ says to explain why you're interested in a career in law and why you're applying to Slaughter & May. Normally, I'd also expect to answer "Why you?" in a cover letter. Am I right in thinking that, for Slaughter, I only need to focus on the two questions they've asked and don't need to include a separate "Why me?" section?

CV
Would you recommend including things like law fairs, insight days, or virtual internships on the CV? If so, what's the best way to group or title those experiences?

 

[john_eeson]

Congratulations! When did you apply?

Thank you. I sent it off about a month ago

 

[Bread]

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any advice or insights on applying for Slaughter & May's direct Training Contract (non-law), particularly when it comes to the CV and cover letter?

Cover letter
Their FAQ says to explain why you're interested in a career in law and why you're applying to Slaughter & May. Normally, I'd also expect to answer "Why you?" in a cover letter. Am I right in thinking that, for Slaughter, I only need to focus on the two questions they've asked and don't need to include a separate "Why me?" section?

CV
Would you recommend including things like law fairs, insight days, or virtual internships on the CV? If so, what's the best way to group or title those experiences?

Cover letter: you should ABSOLUTELY include a “why me” section.

CV: yes you should include them. I group mine separately from my work experience since it isn’t really work

 

[ht2121]

Cover letter: you should ABSOLUTELY include a “why me” section.

CV: yes you should include them. I group mine separately from my work experience since it isn’t really work

super helpful - thank you!