a confused law student's TC journey :)

Over 2 years later and I'm back!! I had a nice 2 years just settling into London, building my life here outside of my career, and now I'm ready to continue my journey towards a TC :)
Welcome back!! 😊

It sounds like you have had a really productive couple of years! two years of paralegal experience is a great foundation, even if it hasn't been at a commercial firm, and I'm sure you'll have developed plenty of transferable skills that will strengthen your applications.

I also think your plan makes a lot of sense - if you can secure a commercial paralegal role before applications open, that is great, but I wouldn't feel like it is a prerequisite for applying. Plenty of people secure TCs from non-commercial legal backgrounds - the key part is being able to articulate the skills you have developed and demonstrate a genuine understanding and interest in commercial law.

Best of luck with both the job search and the upcoming application cycle. Wishing you every success this time around, and I look forward to following along! :)