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Recent content by WillkieGemma

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @noahsmiit01 I didn't say that I'm afraid. I said that we review applications and video interviews when they come in. However, as the last two stages (written and partner-led interview) take place after the deadline, therefore we don't offer vac scheme places until well after the...
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    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi @Alturistic whale I would keep it brief: what happened and when, and the impact on studies/revision/attendance.
  3. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi @TortillaTC no - you just need to list them. I would say if a question in any form says 'please list' or 'please detail' that these mean two different things. List means, just keep it brief, detail means tell us more about it. thanks Gemma
  4. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi @Maddy nationality doesn't play a part in our decision making process, and we do provide assistance where we are able to. Yes, all parts of the application process can be held online, but the vacation scheme is in person.
  5. WillkieGemma

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Glad you enjoyed it @JasmineM9
  6. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    HI @rosedunn we don't recruit on a rolling basis for any of our programmes/events.
  7. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi @rosedunn Yes, of course! We have a great diversity of background amongst our trainees, associates and partners . Gemma
  8. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi @londonlawyer We don't require a 2.1 in every module, but it needs to be a strong 2.1 overall with the majority of modules being a 2.1 or higher.
  9. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    HI @AGI oh yes, no problem at all!
  10. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    HI @rain2801 nationality doesn't play a part in our decision making process, and we do provide assistance where we are able to.
  11. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @robertg22 - I have mentioned before that @Jaysen and his team are looking after the applications, so I'm sure they will get back to you today as planned (as the day is far from over!). Thanks, Gemma
  12. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi @gracieautumn my honest advice would be to attend another applications workshop. As we don't recruit on a rolling basis, there is no urgency to submitting your application. My workshops can be found here: https://willkie.app.candidats.io/events My advice would be the same for all firms...
  13. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi there, A 2.1 overall - we always take mitigating circumstances into account. Many thanks Gemma
  14. WillkieGemma

    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi James I'm very well thanks, and hope you are too. 1. yes of course 2. Yes. Jaysen and his team are looking after applications for the TCLA/Willkie open day, so they are two separate applications. thanks Gemma
  15. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @jojo23 if you mean the TCLA/Willkie open day, Jaysen has said in a previous post that everyone will hear back by 9 September.
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