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  1. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @NJS no we don't. For context, here is our website text: "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 days as to the outcome of your application. However, two of our...
  2. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I aim to get back to everyone within 15 working days of the deadline. Sometimes there is a short delay and this is simply due to busy-ness. I do get back to all candidates as soon as I possibly can.
  3. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @Pia Hindocha the date on which you apply won't factor into decision making. It would make a mockery of the application process if you discounted someone bc of the date of their application. HOWEVER, I find that the vast majority of apps submitted within five days of the deadline tend to...
  4. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @kokoprep We are able to issue certificates of sponsorship for vac schemers and trainees, but the final decision as to the visa is made by the Home Office.
  5. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi there, I would look at everything as a whole and, of course, take into account any mitigating circumstances. I think this is when it's vital to really ensure that the remainder of your application is absolutely excellent, commercial and very well researched.
  6. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi, please see my response above.
  7. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @09tata I would include this in your work experience/employment section. I would leave the positions of responsibility etc for extra curriculars etc. For me, you do not need to tie your extra curriculars or work experience into Willkie.
  8. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Charlotte I think that most firms will ask for a module breakdown and so they will see that you have got largely commendations and distinctions. You can also put the explanation on the additional education section too. If I were reviewing this, I don't think it would impact my decision...
  9. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @KissuMissu and @SoonToBeTrainee Okay - so legal work experience (outside of Forage and equivalents and vac schemes) is largely dependent on who you know. For an employee to place emphasis on this therefore is ridiculous. Therefore, you do NOT have to have legal work experience to be...
  10. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @AI212121 - the interviewers only know your name and whether you've studied law or not, and that is it. So, they would not have seen your application, video interview or written. The interview is 35 mins to an hour.
  11. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @BBsharkk 1. no, they are not automatically disadvantaged at all but I would strongly recommend attending an event - we held/are holding over 40 virtual events this autumn. Virtual events are just as valuable as in person and more cost/time efficient for candidates. The reason I...
  12. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @jsx7 No, you wouldn't be at a significant disadvantage - as I mentioned in my emails to those who weren't offered an insight evening place, we had seven times more apps than places! The webinars we hold are a brilliant brilliant way of learning about Willkie and I would highly recommend...
  13. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @boots - you are overthinking. If you have mitigating circumstances (please detail this on the app), most firms will be sympathetic. It is important, as with all applications from all candidates, to make sure the rest of your application is absolutely spot on!
  14. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @dessi - two reasons is good!
  15. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @lynwang - as far I you can, try to elaborate on the points you've mentioned or have new reasoning. The trouble is with making the same points is you basically read out your written app, and it would be my recommendation to not do that.
  16. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @legal18 I'm afraid I can't give bespoke application advice with regards to a specific question for any firm - that's not really the purpose of me being here. I think take what you learnt from the applications workshop and apply it to the question above. Many thanks Gemma
  17. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    We have x amounts of interview spaces, so it will be the top x% scoring people to fill those spaces. I do have feedback calls, yes.
  18. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @AI212121, I really don't mind answering questions! The time limit takes into account both writing and proof reading your finished work - we've factored this in. The structure of the written work is important (this is going to be the case at any firm). It is never a matter of getting as...
  19. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Well, you can of course do anything you would like, but in the three years we've been running the exercise, I've had at least one person per year who has done this and not submitted in time and missed the cut off.......
  20. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @AI212121 the written exercise is completed on an external platform. It is not video recorded. All the docs are uploaded to the platform and you write up the answer on there, and it is automatically submitted at the end of the window. The exercise has been completely rewritten for this...

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