Journey of a legal mum introduction

[Dorothy Nsumbu]

Hi everyone! Beginning journey to securing a training contract this year. Fear and imposter syndrome has kept me out of cycles, but i hoping to overcome that and get a move on.

I have also had 3 kids (5,3,1) since completing my LPC in 2019 so time is very limited. Despite that, i would love to engage with other mums trying to secure a TC and build my confidence and knowledge in going through the process.

Looking forward to securing that TC and then being able to give back to my other legal mums.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi everyone! Beginning journey to securing a training contract this year. Fear and imposter syndrome has kept me out of cycles, but i hoping to overcome that and get a move on.

I have also had 3 kids (5,3,1) since completing my LPC in 2019 so time is very limited. Despite that, i would love to engage with other mums trying to secure a TC and build my confidence and knowledge in going through the process.

Looking forward to securing that TC and then being able to give back to my other legal mums.

Welcome to TCLA!

Wishing you the best of luck with applications this cycle! Please don't let imposter syndrome hold you back - you absolutely deserve to be here, and so many aspiring solicitors feel the same way.

Balancing applications alongside raising three young children is incredibly impressive, and it is a real testament to your determination that you are starting this journey now. I hope you are able to connect with other legal mums in the community who understand the unique challenges of juggling family life with applications.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions on the forum as you go - we're always happy to help!

 

[Jaysen]

Hi everyone! Beginning journey to securing a training contract this year. Fear and imposter syndrome has kept me out of cycles, but i hoping to overcome that and get a move on.

I have also had 3 kids (5,3,1) since completing my LPC in 2019 so time is very limited. Despite that, i would love to engage with other mums trying to secure a TC and build my confidence and knowledge in going through the process.

Looking forward to securing that TC and then being able to give back to my other legal mums.

Welcome to the forum @Dorothy Nsumbu.

We are very glad to have you here.

 

[Tattyasha]

Hi everyone! Beginning journey to securing a training contract this year. Fear and imposter syndrome has kept me out of cycles, but i hoping to overcome that and get a move on.

I have also had 3 kids (5,3,1) since completing my LPC in 2019 so time is very limited. Despite that, i would love to engage with other mums trying to secure a TC and build my confidence and knowledge in going through the process.

Looking forward to securing that TC and then being able to give back to my other legal mums.

Hi Dorothy!

Firstly - huge kudos to you getting to this point. That’s massive in itself with young children, so you’ve already jumped the first (huge) hurdle.

I’m going to send you a DM with my details and if you’d like to chat, I’d love to be there as a sounding board and to provide any guidance I can. I’m no expert at all and can only share my own experiences but, as a fellow mum, I think I can relate. My littlies are 7, 5, 4 and almost 2 and a few weeks ago, after many years of trying, I secured a TC with Skadden. So it absolutely can be done. However, I totally get how you’re feeling and understand the whole imposter syndrome thing very well.

Anyway, would love to support you in any way I can and if I can save you some of the turmoil that I could have avoided had I known some of what I know now, then all the better for it.

Wishing you every success and hope to speak soon

Natasha