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Recent content by WillKitchen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I was - it was a useful session! Hope you enjoyed it, too. I previously taught a few bits and pieces of defamation law to journalism students at the University of Chichester, so that is one area I could build upon in the future. I have an RPC assessment to complete this week. We'll see what...- WillKitchen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I met Ram at an open day a few weeks ago. We had a great chat about how to approach changing careers after doing a PhD. He's a great inspiration, and by all accounts doing a fantastic job at Cooley!- WillKitchen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Good news bad news day: Rejection from Skadden, invitations from Kennedys and RPC!- WillKitchen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Back in the Spring, I was aiming to complete an application in a single day. Focus and complete. But as time goes on, I am drawing it out and sleeping on things several times before finalising the draft. In terms of actually writing the answers (excluding research), it takes about one or two...- WillKitchen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Best of luck finding the time. I submitted to Kirkland very early in the year - before I had any idea what I was doing, really! Subsequent applications have been steadily improving.- WillKitchen
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Open Day Networking 2025
Well, that wraps-up my open day programme for 2025. Thank you very much to everyone from the TCLA forum who said hello at one of the following events. It was great to meet you offline! Charles Russell Speechlys, Guildford LawCareersNet LIVE, London Cooley, London Simmons & Simmons, Oxford...- WillKitchen
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The Willkie process was impressive. If I recall correctly, I got an invitation to the VI on the same day as I submitted the written application, which was amazing! Unfortunately, my post-VI rejection arrived a few days ago. Serves me right for over-preparing, I suppose. I'm trying to stop...- WillKitchen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I've heard some grad recruiters say they use a "three-strikes-and-you're-out" method. But one always feels like one too many. If it makes you feel any better, I published a book in 2020 in which I spelt Jimi Hendrix's name wrong ("Jimmy"). I cringe about that to this day.- WillKitchen
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LawCareersNet Live London Dec 2025
I’m looking forward to attending LawCareersNet Live in London today (Jones Day & RPC sessions). If you’re here too, do say hello!- WillKitchen
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[Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26
Thanks, Kirsty, Yes, a conversation with another person is a very different thing, of course. The most high-stakes interview I ever had was for a senior Lecturer role at a Scottish university a few years ago. That was virtual, but I was assessed by 15 faculty members including the Dean and...- WillKitchen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Open Day Experiences
Glad to hear it - I'll look forward to the next one!- WillKitchen
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Open Day Experiences
I'll be attending the Cooley open day (London December 4). If you're booked for the same one, I hope to see you there!- WillKitchen
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Open Day Experiences
What firm had the most interesting approach to organising an open day, in your experience? ...a unique structure, interactive workshops that felt like real work experience, or perhaps the managing partners turned up to say hello! One that sticks in my mind is Skadden. The firm organised a...- WillKitchen
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[Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26
At the Willkie London Open Day a few weeks back, Gemma gave us the advice to not over-use written notes when answering video interviews. Unfortunately, I have been a university lecturer for nearly 8 years! So I have a habit of speaking from detailed notes when teaching, recording presentations...- WillKitchen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I'm really sorry to hear that. The Mishcon test was one of my favourites so far! Yes, it takes a long time. But I felt like I had much more control over things. The video section was short and simple, and not as stressful as others. Mishcon really stand out from the crowd with the AI chat. I'd...- WillKitchen
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