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  1. WillkieGemma

    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.
  2. WillkieGemma

    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...
  3. WillkieGemma

    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...
  4. WillkieGemma

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Thanks @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to hearing from TCLA members!

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