Keeping myself accountable

[hmevey]

I saw other people do this and i think i am reaching the point of no return in terms of motivation so I am posting this to keep myself accountable and try this year.

So, I have been working as a paralegal (firstly in private practice and now in house) for a year and a bit and I've been applying for TCs as i go. I literally cant get past the first stage and this year i just want to be successful.

Last year i applied for 10 firms, got 10 rejections and just thought law isnt for me. This year, i have a few firms in mind that I will be applying for and hoping for the best.

The game plan:
applications for CMS and Irwin Mitchell done by November 1st
WG practice weekly
taking my commercial awareness SERIOUSLY- so i will be trying to listen to podcasts on my way to work or in the gym. I have also subscribed to Watson's daily (to the lovely human being from TCLA who told me about this, i hope your pillow is cold on both sides for the rest of your life- you are amazing).

Other firms of interest are:
Browne Jacobson, K&L Gates, Shoosmiths, Howard Kennedy

If anyone has any tips on any of these firms or application process' please help a gal out!

I'll update on my process weekly and lets all hope that this year is my year. I'm losing alot of faith in myself and Im not sure how many more rejections i can handle alas, diamonds are made under pressure so lets see if this year a diamond forms as a result of my immense stress (diamond being a TC offer pleaseee)!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

I saw other people do this and i think i am reaching the point of no return in terms of motivation so I am posting this to keep myself accountable and try this year.

So, I have been working as a paralegal (firstly in private practice and now in house) for a year and a bit and I've been applying for TCs as i go. I literally cant get past the first stage and this year i just want to be successful.

Last year i applied for 10 firms, got 10 rejections and just thought law isnt for me. This year, i have a few firms in mind that I will be applying for and hoping for the best.

The game plan:
applications for CMS and Irwin Mitchell done by November 1st
WG practice weekly
taking my commercial awareness SERIOUSLY- so i will be trying to listen to podcasts on my way to work or in the gym. I have also subscribed to Watson's daily (to the lovely human being from TCLA who told me about this, i hope your pillow is cold on both sides for the rest of your life- you are amazing).

Other firms of interest are:
Browne Jacobson, K&L Gates, Shoosmiths, Howard Kennedy

If anyone has any tips on any of these firms or application process' please help a gal out!

I'll update on my process weekly and lets all hope that this year is my year. I'm losing alot of faith in myself and Im not sure how many more rejections i can handle alas, diamonds are made under pressure so lets see if this year a diamond forms as a result of my immense stress (diamond being a TC offer pleaseee)!

Hello!

Looking forward to seeing your updates over the year! You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way, and I’m sure that posting weekly will be a great way to hold yourself accountable and speak with others going through the process! Your plan sounds super solid, and it’s clear that you are putting a lot of effort in (alongside working which is really impressive). Rejections are definitely rough (and we’ve all been there!), but they do not define your ability or potential. You’ve already shown a lot of resilience, and that mindset will take you far.

Wishing you the best of luck - this can be your year! 💎🙌🏼 We’ll be rooting for you!