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  1. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi all, it's the final 26 hours of our application window. Our applications close at 11.59 am tomorrow, Weds 20 December. If you have any questions, please do ask today (rather than tonight or tomorrow!) thanks Gemma
  2. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @ADKM it doesn't really matter which medium you use, but what is important is that you are clearly answering the question of 'why' rather than just restating a timeline, which is often the case when telling a story. What has to come through is an understanding of a career in commercial law...
  3. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @Chloekylam It really depends on whether you've practised in NYC and the firm you are applying to in London. By the time a trainee qualifies in England & Wales, they would have built up two years of solid experience in a law firm or legal practice. It may be better to go the vac scheme...
  4. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi @laby201 our website says the below, which I hoped was transparent. Please let me know if you need any clarification. "Do you recruit on a rolling basis? Yes and no. We review applications and video interviews as they arrive, meaning you will hear from us within ten to fifteen working...
  5. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @sxw517 It's really important to us that our application process is fair to all applicants, so I can't give you any other information, other than what is contained in the emails you've already seen. As mentioned in the emails, you will receive more information in January. The reason we do...
  6. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    We don't recruit for TCs directly, so his only option is for vacation schemes with Willkie. We don't consider people too old (this would also be age discrimation!) Our trainees range in age from 23 to 30+. For other firms, it would be difficult to say, whether his chances are better with a...
  7. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @Samridhi Jain please see my answers below: 1. We are looking into sponsorship for interns. We do not recruit for TCs directly. 2. No, we would not cover international travel, but pay our vac scheme candidates £600 a week 3. Not at all, you should apply whenever you are ready. I read...
  8. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @lawyerletsgo I would choose a business topic of the last six months, which is relevant to the firm (either their practice areas or the sectors in which their clients are based). They are not looking for a case as they have said commercial issue, not legal matter. They are looking for you to...
  9. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @gggg I can't give any further specific guidance, other than what is contained in the emails, as this would be unfair on other candidates. My advice for all video interviews is to research the firm, your own motives and practise out loud!
  10. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @Mrcerec I think he should still apply, he's only 26 and has only made one round of applications, which is quite normal. My advice would not be to do the sqe independently. Thanks Gemma
  11. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @MaryAn gosh, that is a complex question and answer. I think it's probably best to have a chat over the phone -please would you email me at [email protected] with your availability for a phone call for next week. thanks! Gemma
  12. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @erderlylars - no, not at all. I review every answer and consider the interview as a whole. I do understand that candidates get very nervous etc and take that into consideration.
  13. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @lawyerletsgo no, they can be from any aspect of your life, whether sports, drama, music, university societies, positions of responsibility, pro bono, community based work etc etc. You don't have to have transferrable skills in this section, simply state what you did and the results.
  14. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @1barkeb it's not a silly question! We don't look for legal w/e, so you don't need to wait. You can nclude the upcoming work experience, and under the description simply write "Work placement will start on x December 2023 for x weeks/days" - you don't need to complete the section if you...
  15. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @LawLife , my emails do say you will hear back from us within 15 working days from the deadline, which would mean you would hear from us, at the latest, tomorrow close of business.
  16. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @MayaM0921 around 50% of our current and future trainees were working/had worked as paralegals when they applied. This is largely due to the fact that in 2021, our first year of recruitment, we were recruiting for trainees to start in 2021 and 2022 and so the applicants tended to be a little...
  17. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Definitely!!!! When you've completed the ffirst draft of your app, think to yourself, 'does this highlight all the brilliant things I have done, whether work, academics or anything else?'. Include everything!
  18. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @user9809 - rather than looking for interests, employers are looking for extracurriculars to which you've added value or committed to, whether that is sports, drama, pro bono, voluntary, community work, music, entrepreneurial activities etc etc.
  19. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    The firm will be looking for an answer which demonstrates that you are interested in pursuing a career at that firm as a solicitor. So, it would be a well written answer which demonstrates good research into the firm. I would take exactly the same approach to this answer as I would to a 'why...
  20. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @allwillbewell - what question do you mean?

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