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  1. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @legal18 The structure of the interview is outlined in my emails and that is all the information I can give as, in the interests of transparency and fairness, I can't give more information to one person, and not all others. thanks! Gemma
  2. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Chris Brown I just wanted to jump on here to clarify something, because it is really important to me. We run a completely fair and transparent process, which is based on each candidate's application and progress through the various stages. Having connections with...
  3. WillkieGemma

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    Yes, I generally do offer feedback, depending on my capacity. However, please do bear in mind it is only me in the team and sometimes it just isn't possible.
  4. WillkieGemma

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    Hi there, It means you will hear by 7 pm on 26 Feb, not at 7 pm on 26 Feb. It means this is the latest you will hear. If the associates who are marking are able to all complete the marking earlier, then of course we will email all candidates sooner, but this is in no way guaranteed. Please...
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    Hi all, To clarify (looking at all the posts on the forum), there was no word count limit on our exercise. As per the candidate brief on the platform: "Please note that there is no word count function on this platform which means we do not place a word count limit. However, we advise that...
  6. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @ambitiouscharacter The exercise is 90 minutes (plus extra time if requested) and autosaves at the end of the exercise. thanks Gemma
  7. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @addy2004 I have emailed every person who completed the exercise with a confirmation. Many thanks Gemma
  8. WillkieGemma

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    HI @James Wakefield -as this the stage that is marked completely anonymously, we do not combine it with other stages as that would remove the anonymity and the purpose of marking on a name-blind basis.
  9. WillkieGemma

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    I've sent out an email to all those who have booked a slot for the written exercise.
  10. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @BreadandButter, it's still the same timeline as detailed in the invitation to written exercise email you received.
  11. WillkieGemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That is right - most of the directories, such as Legal Cheek or TCLA only allow you to input a whole number. It is 6 to 7 per year and approx 12 to 14 overall (over two intakes).
  12. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi @callieantonatou I'm afraid not...
  13. WillkieGemma

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    Hi all, just to let you know I am on annual leave for a week and won't be answering any questions until Monday 20 January. Many thanks Gemma
  14. WillkieGemma

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    I'm afraid I'm not aware of the resources out there, nor of the exercises at other firms so it's difficult to recommend. My general guidance is to 1. answer the questions (obvious but surprising how many people don't), 2. stick to the word count given, 3, dedicate at least 50% of the allocated...
  15. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @BreadandButter yes of course, we've been doing this since the start of our grad rec programme as it benefits those in full time work and those who are a fair distance away. It has no impact on decision making.
  16. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @BreadandButter roughly (there is no quota) the same percentage of people get through to the next stage, no matter when the interview is taken, so I don't think knowledge sharing of questions themselves impacts success.
  17. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @James Wakefield in the order they come in. Everyone will hear back within the stated ten to fifteen working days of the deadline.
  18. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @addy2004 We do provide some guidance in the emails sent to all candidates, sent at the same time. This is to ensure transparency and fairness for all. thanks Gemma
  19. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @tahmed2000 I have never had any involvement with paralegal recruitment, but my general advice would be exactly that structure!
  20. WillkieGemma

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    Hi @legal18 please see @chrisbrown 's answer!

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