Training Contract Applications

[Shane O'Hanlon]

Hi guys quick question. So white and case TC applications close in a couple of days. I'm just wondering whether I should apply for the TC or wait and apply for the vac scheme as they recruit primarily from the scheme. I'm just wondering if I'm unsuccessful directly applying for the TC whether that will impact my chances when applying for the vac schemes, as you are usually expected to have improved your application after a rejection and applications are quite close to each other.

 

[Alice G]

Hi guys quick question. So white and case TC applications close in a couple of days. I'm just wondering whether I should apply for the TC or wait and apply for the vac scheme as they recruit primarily from the scheme. I'm just wondering if I'm unsuccessful directly applying for the TC whether that will impact my chances when applying for the vac schemes, as you are usually expected to have improved your application after a rejection and applications are quite close to each other.

Ultimately it’s totally up to you and don’t believe you’ll be massively disadvantaged in making an app now if you have the time to. But I know they do recruit largely from schemes and I just have a personal feeling against last minute apps as I don’t think they present you in the best light and allow time for the required research. If you have time there’s no harm in making an app but I agree it would need to be at least slightly different to the one you’d apply with next year.

To be entirely honest with you if I was in your shoes, at this stage, I’d apply next cycle for a vac scheme. Their open day is very competitive so I would think it’s worth putting the time and effort into making an app for that and then one of their schemes next year.

It’s really a personal thing though and if you feel confident in completing a strong app at this stage then go with your gut and give it a shot.

 

[Amy1]

Hi Amy,

I completed the W&C VI in January this year for the spring vac and on the top of my head, I was asked three questions and they were:

1. Why have you applied to White & Case?;
2. A question which related to White & Case 2020 strategy (I do not remember the exact words); and
3. What key skills do you possess which will ensure you will be a successful solicitor at white and case (providing examples).

The questions might change for your training contract video interview but I hope the above helps as a starting point.

Salma

Thank you so much. I didn't see this before my VI but they didn't ask me any of these questions. Please do you have any experience with their telephone interview?

 

[Amy1]

Hello, I've just been invited for a telephone interview with White & Case. It's for a training contract. Please does anyone have experience with this/can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance!

 

[Eamon]

Thank you so much. I didn't see this before my VI but they didn't ask me any of these questions. Please do you have any experience with their telephone interview?

I'm going to do my VI tomorrow, any chance you could tell me the questions to prepare for?

 

[Eamon]

Hello, I've just been invited for a telephone interview with White & Case. It's for a training contract. Please does anyone have experience with this/can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance!

I can ask my friend who did it last year if you want?

 

[Amy1]

I can ask my friend who did it last year if you want?

Yes please, that would be really helpful!

 

[Amy1]

I'm going to do my VI tomorrow, any chance you could tell me the questions to prepare for?

There were three questions in total, but I can only quite vaguely remember two:
Why do you want to be a trainee at W&C
Something along the lines of a challenge I'll face as a trainee

 

[maccies]

Hi Amy,

I have the W&C telephone interview coming up and I was wondering if you would be able to offer any insights? Thank you!

Hello, I've just been invited for a telephone interview with White & Case. It's for a training contract. Please does anyone have experience with this/can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance!

 

[Eamon]

Hi Amy,

I have the W&C telephone interview coming up and I was wondering if you would be able to offer any insights? Thank you!

So it wasn't a conversation; the grad recruitment person had a list of questions and she literally just went through them. They were really generic questions, so prepare lots of answers on those basic questions and let your skills and understanding shine

 

[Mel]

Anyone waiting to hear back from HFW post final interview?

 

[Lana]

Thank you so much. I didn't see this before my VI but they didn't ask me any of these questions. Please do you have any experience with their telephone interview?

Hi Amy, just wondering what kind of questions you were asked if you weren't asked the above for your VI? Thanks!!