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📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26
Planning to apply for winter, spring or summer vacation schemes? Join our dedicated threads for support, deadlines, and discussion:
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
Ask questions, share tips, and support each other through the application cycle.
Let’s make this your strongest application season yet 💼
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Thanks @James Carrabino !- WillkieGemma
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Hi @Shasank Yes, around 25% of our current/future trainees are from outside the UK and Ireland. We assess all candidates on merit and nationality plays no part in our decision making process. If a candidate is successful at all stages, then we would offer reasonable support and assistance in...- WillkieGemma
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Hi @kerilouiseex no problems at all. 1. I'm looking for excellent written communication skills, in the form of a concise and well written application, a real interest in Willkie and the business of law and a sense of commerciality. 2. There is not "one thing" that will make an application...- WillkieGemma
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Completely understand - it's always best to apply when you feel ready, rather than when other people tell you you should!- WillkieGemma
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Do you mean September or December? I would strongly recommend my application workshop: https://willkie.app.candidats.io/event/2b6e8c76-295a-41c5-8da7-221b62edb5da- WillkieGemma
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
I review on a rolling basis, yes. But the third stage of the application process (the written exercise) takes place in the same two week period for everyone, which will be in Jan/Feb. We won't fill up places before the deadline.- WillkieGemma
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Hi @M777 Trainees are an integral part of Willkie's growth over the next few years as we want to grow organically where possible. In terms of vision, I would imagine it will look broadly similar but perhaps we might have, in the future, a client or international secondment. In terms of...- WillkieGemma
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Hi Rijul, We don't specific A Level (or equivalent) grades so you should feel comfortable applying. No, leadership skills or experience isn't something we focus on at this stage. You should focus on providing a clear, concise and commercial answer to the why law and why Willkie questions...- WillkieGemma
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Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!
Thanks @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to hearing from TCLA members!- WillkieGemma
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- Forum: Applications Discussion