This is my third cycle. I’m a non-law grad and I have been applying since my third year of university. I definitely understand feeling defeated. It comes in waves for me. Sometimes I feel really motivated and optimistic about my TC chances, other times I feel like it isn’t going to happen. This is especially because this cycle has been my most successful by far- I managed to secure two vacation schemes whereas in my first two cycles, I only got one assessment centre each cycle. However, because of the lockdown, the schemes have been disrupted a lot. I understand that the impact of the lockdown and pandemic is far greater than my vacation schemes but it has been difficult to deal with career-wise. It feels like just as I’m doing well after 3 years, someone has pulled the rug out from under me.
However, when I feel down about my TC chances or VS disruptions, I focus on what I can control. That may be by improving my commercial awareness by attending webinars or doing online courses, etc. I also take some time away from applications/ law by reading a book, baking, spending time with family- anything to get my mind off things. Taking a break also helps me to remember that there is more in my life than just getting a TC.
Also, there is no age by which you need to qualify. The average qualification age is 29 but I did the GDL with people who were in their 30s and did not have a TC. Ultimately your goals are you own and you will achieve them when it’s your time- it doesn’t matter what other people are doing.
Please be kind to yourself too, it’s something that I’m actively working on
You’re going to smash it hands down, no doubts whatsoever!!
