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

Kirsty Wilkins

Well-Known Member
Graduate Recruitment
Oct 18, 2025
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Hi @WillkieGemma,


I hope you're well.

I'm currently completing the application form and wanted to clarify what should be included in two of the sections.

  1. “Have you attended any virtual or in-person events with Willkie?”
    • Could you please confirm which types of events count here? For example, should this include only Willkie-hosted events, or also events where Willkie lawyers/traines participated as speakers but the event was hosted by a third party (e.g., TCLA or university panels)?
  2. “Please list below all Open-access virtual internships (such as Forage or similar), open days and insight events.”
    • Should third-party events (e.g., TCLA sessions) be included here?
    • And is it acceptable to include events I attended by watching a recorded version rather than attending live?

Thank you very much for your guidance.


Kind regards,
LB
Hi @legallybrunnette

Gemma no longer works at Willkie, but I can answer your questions for you.

1. Your answer to this question should have a focus on Willkie hosted events;

2. Yes, this shoudl include third party events, and you can include events where you watched the recorded version, as we usually have a note of everyone who has watched the recording, which enables us to confirm this for you.

Good luck!

Kirsty
 

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