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Hey [USER=16131]@mfuturetrainee[/USER], I'm really glad to see you using the forum to stay accountable! Your optimism here is infectious - I'm so glad you can view all the obstacles so far as learning opportunities. An interesting perspective I came across during my first application cycle was the idea that failure is data. By going through the process and having attempted various stages already, you have some really valuable information about yourself. When I reached my second and final cycle, I collected loads of specific insights into my strengths and weaknesses, which I used to identify areas to improve. Gradually, I got better at individual elements and ended up with 7 ACs and 2 TCs in my second cycle (following 7 consecutive rejections from my first cycle)!

You know where you excel, and you know what you need to work on. This data can be instrumental in your journey to a TC if you use it to learn and re-inform your strategies! On a practical level, then, use the information from your feedback calls and reflections from past (successful and unsuccessful) applications to improve your upcoming applications/interviews.

I think your strategy of pursuing roles as a paralegal or legal assistant alongside your direct TC apps is the ideal approach. I would focus on maintaining a high standard for each of your applications and applying what you have learned from previous applications to improve your upcoming apps. And certainly, make sure you're taking that well-deserved rest and giving your university work the emphasis it deserves!

I have my fingers crossed for you! 😌