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<blockquote data-quote="TDayne" data-source="post: 228913" data-attributes="member: 43462"><p>Hi! </p><p></p><p>Firstly, I think it is important to recognise the determination that this takes. That is a HUGE positive and will really help you in your future career, especially in law! </p><p></p><p>One thing that got me through multiple application cycles was to recognise the progress I was making in each round. For example, if one year you did not get through to any second stages, but the following year you get through to the next stage of an application, you should give yourself credit for this, as it shows clear progress. </p><p></p><p>Please do not concern yourself with whether a firm will be looking at any previous unsuccesful applications because there is a strong likelihood that this is of no importance to them. If anything, it is a positive sign that you are reapplying because it shows a commitment to the firm and allows them to see your genuine interest in working at that specific firm.</p><p></p><p>Just some general tips:</p><p>- Make sure not to repeat the same mistakes. If you have received feedback on something specific, learn from that and make the subsequent changes to improve your applications.</p><p>- Off the back of that, try to gain feedback wherever possible.</p><p>- Join insight events and open days to gauge more about a firm and to use the information learned to leverage your applications.</p><p>- Apply to firms where you have a genuine interest.</p><p></p><p>I completely understand the disheartening feeling, as I have been there myself, but keep persevering, and you will reach the end goal - you are not alone in this! Please reach out with anything you want to ask 😊</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TDayne, post: 228913, member: 43462"] Hi! Firstly, I think it is important to recognise the determination that this takes. That is a HUGE positive and will really help you in your future career, especially in law! One thing that got me through multiple application cycles was to recognise the progress I was making in each round. For example, if one year you did not get through to any second stages, but the following year you get through to the next stage of an application, you should give yourself credit for this, as it shows clear progress. Please do not concern yourself with whether a firm will be looking at any previous unsuccesful applications because there is a strong likelihood that this is of no importance to them. If anything, it is a positive sign that you are reapplying because it shows a commitment to the firm and allows them to see your genuine interest in working at that specific firm. Just some general tips: - Make sure not to repeat the same mistakes. If you have received feedback on something specific, learn from that and make the subsequent changes to improve your applications. - Off the back of that, try to gain feedback wherever possible. - Join insight events and open days to gauge more about a firm and to use the information learned to leverage your applications. - Apply to firms where you have a genuine interest. I completely understand the disheartening feeling, as I have been there myself, but keep persevering, and you will reach the end goal - you are not alone in this! Please reach out with anything you want to ask 😊 [/QUOTE]
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