TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[CharlieandLola]

Hey!

I would try not to panic just yet (although I appreciate that is easier said than done!). It is not uncommon for firms to send contracts or joining information quite close to the start date, particularly if they are still waiting for final checks to come through.

You have done the right thing by emailing them, and I'm not sure there's much more you can do right now. If you don't hear back by the end of the day tomorrow, I would give the graduate recruitment team a call (or send them another quick email if there is no phone number), just to double check with them. It is most likely just an administrative delay, rather than an indication that there's a problem.

Hopefully they'll get back to you soon, and best of luck for your vacation scheme next week!

Thank you!!!

 

[cs3008]

HFW PFO!

 

[aanushhhkaaaa]

HFW PFO!!! This one stung oof

 

[TCapplicant1005]

HFW PFO!!! This one stung oof

same

 

[aanushhhkaaaa]

if anyone has gotten HFW AC, pls let me know, I'd love to have a chat!

 

[rrr]

if anyone has gotten HFW AC, pls let me know, I'd love to have a chat!

second this!

 

[shays]

if anyone has gotten HFW AC, pls let me know, I'd love to have a chat!

yeah llikewise actually

 

[anon78365222111]

Perkins Coie sent anyone an invite for LBA or are we all being ingnored to just be rejected !

 

[AndreaHernandez123]

If anyone completed an interview with Watson Farley & Williams for the training contract?
Please message me; I'm happy to advise on firms too!

 

[elisenatasha]

Anyone heard from Fried Frank?

 

[baj5]

I heard nothing from HFW, positive or otherwise but apparently someone from there looked up my linkedin

 

[siilvert0ngue]

so tired of this application process. it really beats you down after a while. i'm curious if anyone on this sub or if @Abbie Whitlock has heard of people negotiating an earlier TC and SQE start date after receiving an offer. (i,e if i receive an offer next cycle for sept 2029 start, what's the success rate of asking to start in sep 2028 instead?)

 

[Bread]

so tired of this application process. it really beats you down after a while. i'm curious if anyone on this sub or if @Abbie Whitlock has heard of people negotiating an earlier TC and SQE start date after receiving an offer. (i,e if i receive an offer next cycle for sept 2029 start, what's the success rate of asking to start in sep 2028 instead?)

it depends entirely on whether there is space in the intake. It definitely happens

 

[iklawapps]

Hi everyone. Out of curiosity has anyone else finished the BCLP AC : )

 

[ufdj]

Perkins Coie sent anyone an invite for LBA or are we all being ingnored to just be rejected !

the firm is so unserious it's actually a joke