TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[AryanAgg]

Also im guessing I should start expecting a PFO since AC invites have gone out.

 

[jacksollaf]

Hi big congratulations! Is this London, Singapore, or Dubai TC? Also, when did you submit the app and tests?

Thank you! This is for the Middle East TC... I applied second week of October, did my Arabic proficiency test end of January

 

[jacksollaf]

Also im guessing I should start expecting a PFO since AC invites have gone out.

Maybe not! It's for the Middle East TC

 

[silonthesofa]

Congratulations and best of luck. I hope you don’t mind me asking, but what was your deadline for your test ?

Thanks. Deadline was last Friday, February 20th.

 

[Kate.m]

I've gotten like 3 interviews (1 US, 1 UK, and 1 UK firm that merged with a US one) but none have been successful. I'm also at a Big 4 as well.

Did you do the ACA?

Nope didn’t do the ACA, did you? I’m doing consulting

 

[Kate.m]

hmm, I know what you mean about age, but I really doubt it’s to do with that. Almost all vs say they’re open to grads and people changing professions so I wouldn’t think too much into it.

I’m mainly doing TC apps because vs is harder for me to commit to given I have a job