From Campus to Cubicle: Miss Piggy's Journey 🐽

[Miss Chocolate]

Bit irrelevant (tbf that could be said for this whole thread) but getting out of bed for anything at the moment is taking so much effort because this cold is actually killing me. I was going to turn on the heating but this morning my flatmate was like "we can turn it on if you need it". Like, mate, don't you? On what planets are we two existing because it can't be the same one? I will start turning it on from tomorrow because he has two huge monitors that he games on practically the entire day and I am rarely in. can abuse the gas if he is abusing the electric. And he was like, trying to be so subtle about it, "we can start turning it on when we are both in". So am I supposed to freeze to death when he isn't in? He is so silly. Even then, he rarely leaves the house bless him. I don't even think he's been to a single lecture since uni started. If he thinks I am going to coordinate heating my body with him and have an executive meeting every day about heating, he's having a laugh!

Also haven't been speaking to my friends as much today because kind of been busy, so I will try to make some time for them during the weekend. I don't know, it's like the work never ends these days. I just have to remind myself that soon it will all pay off. I cannot wait for the long holiday after all of this. Lord knows I need it 😭

 

[NW Law]

tell him you're a future lawyer and that if he does not accommodate you, you will be suing for emotional trauma and damage and you will be supported by a multi-billion law firm. also "can abuse the gas if he is abusing the electric" HOWLING. just unplug the internet and hide the router.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Meeting was fine. Said a bunch of stupid sh!t during the second half because I get nervous verbal diarrhea which I need to work on. Ugh. Just wanna dig myself a hole and die in it. Going to start working on HSF application now, I guess. It's a tough world out here I am telling ya!!!!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

just unplug the internet and hide the router.

This has me in TEARS. No stop because he will get withdrawal rash and everything. He's an addict I am telling you!! He doesn't even wash his hands after going to the toilet and immediately runs back to his gaming setup 😭😭😭😭😂

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I am so distracted right now it's unbelievable.

 

[NW Law]

He doesn't even wash his hands after going to the toilet and immediately runs back to his gaming setup 😭😭😭😭😂

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 huge red flag. move out - call the police, environment agency, and everything in the world. that needs containment!!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 huge red flag. move out - call the police, environment agency, and everything in the world. that needs containment!!

Even the waste disposal people don't want him -- he's a threat to the bacteria population!!!!!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

When he doesn't respond to your email 💔 going through the first stage of non-relationship heartbreak right now. Can't cry in the library so I will keep it in.

 

[legalgrinch]

Love this thread! Keep sharing your thoughts 💭 @Miss Chocolate 😍

How’s your applications going?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Love this thread! Keep sharing your thoughts 💭 @Miss Chocolate 😍

How’s your applications going?

Thank you, that's so kind!

Just working on HSF right now. It's the first legal one I will have submitted. I have submitted three applications so far though and pending decisions on all three (two for Big 4 firms and 1 for a not-for-profit organization overseas). As for how they are really going, I think I am finally starting to realise that I have very little interest in some of the firms I initially wanted to apply to just because I thought I should (MC firms and big US firms). The list in my first post is one I am pretty sure about and deffo have genuine interest in their practice areas + the fact that the work is a mix of private client and business work. So I am actually motivated this year because I could see myself working there, especially Bristows and CRS for IP and Art law. I won't lie, I am nervous because I got rejected by HSF last year so I have put off the application until the very day it's due. But I guess I have no choice but to have a little faith.

Oh and sorry for writing an essay, as you can see I am massively procrastinating

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Also because I won't be available during the summer (likely will get the overseas role for the summer), I am applying to most firms via TC route (apart from HSF who I have applied for the spring VS intake) with little previous experience so I don't know if I am harming my chances. I have asked the recruiters though and they have reassured me it's fine?

 

[legalgrinch]

Thank you, that's so kind!

Just working on HSF right now. It's the first legal one I will have submitted. I have submitted three applications so far though and pending decisions on all three (two for Big 4 firms and 1 for a not-for-profit organization overseas). As for how they are really going, I think I am finally starting to realise that I have very little interest in some of the firms I initially wanted to apply to just because I thought I should (MC firms and big US firms). The list in my first post is one I am pretty sure about and deffo have genuine interest in their practice areas + the fact that the work is a mix of private client and business work. So I am actually motivated this year because I could see myself working there, especially Bristows and CRS for IP and Art law. I won't lie, I am nervous because I got rejected by HSF last year so I have put off the application until the very day it's due. But I guess I have no choice but to have a little faith.

Oh and sorry for writing an essay, as you can see I am massively procrastinating

Very good to hear about your progress. To make you feel better, I have only submitted one application so far which is to Linklaters, I put the PRO in procrastination.

I have so much coursework deadlines at the moment, so focusing on them.

HSF is an amazing firm! They are really big in disputes, if you like that kind of area. Sorry to hear you were rejected last year, but I’m sure this year your application will shine to them! ✨ BEST OF LUCK WITH IT!

I am looking to apply to direct TCs this year, as I failed 2 vacation schemes last year, and I feel I have enough legal experience and non-legal experience under my belt to meet the direct TC standards. So let’s see haha…

I was the same last year, I applied to US firms and MC firms, because everyone around me was applying to them! I literally had 0 interest in the areas they specialised in. One of my VS was with an elite US firm, the other was with a MC firm! Even though I “faked it there” I acted that I really liked the work (boring Private Equity work at the US firm) and the people.. deep down I didn’t! And I guess GOD knew I wouldn’t survive these type of environments.. which led to my rejections. As I was 0 motivated for the exit interviews… oops!

Bristows is amazing for IP and yes CRS is massive in Private Client. I actually did one month work experience at CRS last summer (I sat in their Risk team, but I was heavily involved with their Private Client team) and their lawyers are sooo friendly! Every Thursday, they used to have a full on spread for lunch, it was lovely. I don’t drink, but they also had a lot of alcohol there too!

I wouldn’t be nervous at all! You will be annoyed with yourself if you didn’t submit the application to HSF, exactly you got to the have the FAITH in this type of field lol!!!

You can’t crumble at all … 😂😂

No worries about it - I am also procrastinating, we can procrastinate together hahaha!!!

 

[legalgrinch]

Also because I won't be available during the summer (likely will get the overseas role for the summer), I am applying to most firms via TC route (apart from HSF who I have applied for the spring VS intake) with little previous experience so I don't know if I am harming my chances. I have asked the recruiters though and they have reassured me it's fine?

I think that’s the best route to take!! Because you can easily obtain a training contract via the direct route as well! Most firms have a 50:50 split between vac schemers and direct TC people they hire from!! So we got a chance

 

[mfuturetrainee]

this post about not turning on the heat is so funny to me, I literally was frozen this morning and when I knew I couldn't feel my toe, I knew it was time for the heating to come on 💔

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Keep checking my email but nothing from the love of my life. I can literally hear my heart breaking and it's not a vibe.

Very good to hear about your progress. To make you feel better, I have only submitted one application so far which is to Linklaters, I put the PRO in procrastination.

I have so much coursework deadlines at the moment, so focusing on them.

HSF is an amazing firm! They are really big in disputes, if you like that kind of area. Sorry to hear you were rejected last year, but I’m sure this year your application will shine to them! ✨ BEST OF LUCK WITH IT!

I am looking to apply to direct TCs this year, as I failed 2 vacation schemes last year, and I feel I have enough legal experience and non-legal experience under my belt to meet the direct TC standards. So let’s see haha…

I was the same last year, I applied to US firms and MC firms, because everyone around me was applying to them! I literally had 0 interest in the areas they specialised in. One of my VS was with an elite US firm, the other was with a MC firm! Even though I “faked it there” I acted that I really liked the work (boring Private Equity work at the US firm) and the people.. deep down I didn’t! And I guess GOD knew I wouldn’t survive these type of environments.. which led to my rejections. As I was 0 motivated for the exit interviews… oops!

Bristows is amazing for IP and yes CRS is massive in Private Client. I actually did one month work experience at CRS last summer (I sat in their Risk team, but I was heavily involved with their Private Client team) and their lawyers are sooo friendly! Every Thursday, they used to have a full on spread for lunch, it was lovely. I don’t drink, but they also had a lot of alcohol there too!

I wouldn’t be nervous at all! You will be annoyed with yourself if you didn’t submit the application to HSF, exactly you got to the have the FAITH in this type of field lol!!!

You can’t crumble at all … 😂😂

No worries about it - I am also procrastinating, we can procrastinate together hahaha!!!

Thank you so, so much!! I will deffo need all the luck and you are so right about having self-belief! Also, thank you so much for sharing more about the CRS, glad to hear you had a positive experience what stage of your applications are you at?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I think that’s the best route to take!! Because you can easily obtain a training contract via the direct route as well! Most firms have a 50:50 split between vac schemers and direct TC people they hire from!! So we got a chance

Yesss I really hope so? I am going to speak to a recruiter next week so hopefully they will be completely honest about it. I will offer to reschedule my summer commitment if it will help just to see what they say.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

this post about not turning on the heat is so funny to me, I literally was frozen this morning and when I knew I couldn't feel my toe, I knew it was time for the heating to come on 💔

Yes no but really? I was walking to the library and couldn't feel my toes. Got genuinely worried. Also have been sleeping in a jumper and wrapping a gown around my feet LMAOOO

 

[Miss Chocolate]

This thread is going to turn into a venting space but my flatmate was literally home all day yesterday (probably playing games) and had the audacity to text me and tell me to get toilet rolls on the way back home even though I bought them last time too. Sainsbury's is literally right next to our flat. I stayed in the library until 10pm and got back home and spent some more time on my HSF application (submitted it at 11:30pm). I am genuinely disgusted by his lazy behaviour and he only cleans up when his girlfriend is coming over during the weekend. He still hasn't transferred me his half of the bill and won't call the provider to be added onto the account even though I asked him to a week ago. Ugh.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

And no email response still. 💔 To love and not be loved is the greatest tragedy of all.

 

[legalgrinch]

Keep checking my email but nothing from the love of my life. I can literally hear my heart breaking and it's not a vibe.

Thank you so, so much!! I will deffo need all the luck and you are so right about having self-belief! Also, thank you so much for sharing more about the CRS, glad to hear you had a positive experience what stage of your applications are you at?

HAHAHA!!

You’ve got this!! ✨✨ you need to have self-belief for this process, trust me I learnt the hard way… following my brutal post VS rejection 💔 but I am sure you won’t get to that point, you will secure that truly deserved TC this coming YEAR!! Manifestation is KEY!!!

Thanks, happy to provide more insight into CRS if you want? You can DM me. I was offered an offer to their vacation scheme last cycle, but had to decline because of another clashing VS!

At the moment, I am focusing on direct TC applications. I submitted Linklaters today. Didn’t bother with Clifford Chance (their VI stage put me off). I have Ashurst on my list and possibly Hogan Lovells.

Also, I am juggling with university assignments - so that’s my priority at the moment! 🤣