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  1. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi all Happy to be back for the new application season. As ever, I'm happy to answer all your questions, whether in relation to Willkie or other firms. For context, in addition to working in legal graduate recruitment for 14 years, I spent nine years working in Employability at a law school...
  2. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @aspire_solicitor We only recruit our trainees via our vacation schemes, we don't have a direct route. All of our vacation schemers will do work for a variety of associates and partners and we receive feedback on the work. We do not have centrally set assessments on the vacation scheme...
  3. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there, we responded to everyone who applied within 15 days, so I'm sorry to hear that you haven't received an email from us. Please could you email me at [email protected] so I can follow this up. Many thanks, Gemma
  4. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @lik0401 - you should have received a confirmation email from me saying that you will hear from us in 15 working days from the date of the last test (which was yesterday) as we do not start marking until all exercises have been taken. You should hear from us on or by Weds 15 February (all...
  5. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @AB - no cameras are on during the exercise as it is a written exercise. We only receive your written results and no recordings etc. If you're worried about anything to do with a written/ac/interview, whether with us or any other firm, I would always urge you to contact the graduate...
  6. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, We can't see your practice answers! Thanks, Gemma
  7. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Ghassen - yes, you can absolutely still apply. As I said, we don't recruit on a rolling basis and have not offered any vac scheme places yet.
  8. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No probs!
  9. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, Gemma from Willkie here - this isn't necessarily correct. I review the written applications on a rolling basis, but we don't recruit on a rolling basis. Two of our application stages will not take place until after the deadline, meaning we won't make any offers at all until after the...
  10. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @birdlawspecialist No problems. My advice would be to focus less on just listing skills or using vague sentences, but to hone in on your responsibilities and ensuing achievements. For instance; I worked 16 hours per week, alongside full time study. As a sales associate at WH Smith, my...
  11. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @Dwight sorry for the delay! I prefer full sentences, which can either be paragraphs or bullets. What I'm really after is a well written explanation of your role and your achievements in that role.
  12. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @Dwight , yes I review all applications within 15 working days of receipt.
  13. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @Dwight Thanks for your message! Our seat options are all our practice areas in London, with Private Equity and Litigation, Investigations Compliance & Enforcement as our two compulsory seats. We do not have any client or international secondments at present. I review applications as...
  14. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker I couldn't agree with this more. Using video interviews means I can interview triple the number of people I would be able to if it were a telephone interview etc. I also know they are awkward, but I only focus on what the person is saying, ie content, rather than how they are...
  15. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @lawstudent1111 I completely agree with everything @Jessica Booker said in her post. My advice would be to work after you graduate, rather than spend a huge amount of money on the LPC, when you don't need to. Remember that most law firms will pay for your LPC/SQE but few reimburse...
  16. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, you absolutely should. You don't need to include any explanation of the work you will do, just simply put 'to start in [month] 2022.
  17. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not rude at all - we expect it!
  18. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, it is a great foundation in commercial awareness and understanding how and why law firms and their clients/other institutions work. It certainly wouldn't hurt to read it.
  19. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Constructive feedback is always hard to deliver, but much harder to receive. I'm really glad it helped.
  20. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all - I'm more than happy to answer questions re applications in general, not just Willkie specific. I try to be very very honest and direct with answers - just tag me as I'm afraid I can't go through every single post.

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