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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Alison C" data-source="post: 77958" data-attributes="member: 3943">Hang on in there. The right firm will find you! But you have to find them first. And if you are too old in your 30s then there are quite a few of us who look like write-offs when we are not. I've managed to secure several rejections (it's a numbers game!) and - rather more pleasingly - a vac scheme; also an interesting paralegal role.Remember, this is about quality applications, to firms who really match your academic standards, your core values and where you see yourself in 5 years' time. And the U Law Careers Team are excellent - as are the crew here at TCLA. Do consider treating yourself to premium membership or applying for a scholarship. And leverage that network!! Arrange chats with the 'ambassadors' on the Aspiring Solicitors website. Go to every Legal Cheek event your schedule will cope with (there's one on May 13th re career changers).You will be really valuable to someone. But you need to look better, shinier, more wonderful so that they notice.EDIT: yes, ageism is a thing, some firms specify that they want only certain demographics, but they are pretty clear about it - they are law firms, after all. Of the firms you applied to, I went to a Bird & Bird open day and to a Taylor Wessing event and even though they are terrific firms, they weren't the fit I needed, even though both (especially TW) seemed to be embracing diversity. Be really honest with yourself and be analytical - did you ACTUALLY want to work for them, or were you just jumping through the hoops?Maybe, as it's such a tough year, you just applied a little too late or your applications (you did a lot, considering you are also excelling academically) weren't quite on the nail. Perhaps there are other firms that are a better fit that you need to re-examine. And do remember, in spite of all the 'PFO's etc, this is working towards something that is going to help you be happier. You are really lucky - and clever - to be doing so well.</blockquote>

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