📚 Upcoming Event: Contract Law Crash Course with BPP

Join us for a free crash course in contract law — designed to prepare you for the SQE. This session includes:
- Essential contract law principles
- Mock SQE-style questions
- Expert instruction from BPP
📅 Date: 18 June 2025
🕒 Time: 6pm

Register Now

Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 192605" data-attributes="member: 36740">Sunday MotivationHey future solicitors, let’s talk about the grind. Applying for vacation schemes and training contracts is not easy. It can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes even disheartening. But here’s the thing - you’re doing so much more than just sending out applications. You’re building resilience, refining your skills, and paving the way for an amazing career.Let me say this loud and clear: Rejections do not define you. If you’ve faced rejection before, you’re not alone. Everyone you admire in this profession has been in your shoes at some point. A rejection letter isn’t a reflection of your potential, it’s just part of the process. The key is to learn from it, tweak your approach, and keep moving forward.Every application you submit is a step closer to your goal. Whether it’s improving your commercial awareness, mastering competency questions, or nailing that “why this firm” section, you’re growing with every attempt. You’re sharpening the tools you’ll need not just to land a training contract, but to thrive in your career.Let’s talk about the bigger picture. The process might feel like it’s dragging on forever, but in reality, this is just a short chapter in your journey.Remember, it’s okay to feel frustrated or tired. Let yourself feel those emotions, but don’t let them stop you. Take breaks when you need to. Lean on your support system, whether it’s friends, family, mentors, or peers going through the same process. You don’t have to carry this weight alone.Celebrate the small wins along the way. Got feedback from a recruiter? That’s progress. Managed to draft a solid application without procrastinating? Huge win. Secured an interview? Amazing! Recognizing these moments keeps you motivated and reminds you that you’re making strides.Don’t underestimate the power of perseverance. Law firms value candidates who show they can keep going in the face of challenges. By pushing through, you’re already demonstrating a quality they admire. Keep showing up for yourself.And while you’re at it, make sure you’re balancing things out. Yes, the application process is important, but so is your well-being. Go for that walk, meet up with friends, binge that series you’ve been meaning to watch. A well-rounded, happy you is the best version of yourself to present to firms.If you’re ever doubting yourself, just remember why you started. You have what it takes to succeed. The law is challenging, yes, but so are you. You’ve made it this far, and you’re going to go even further.Finally, know this: your hard work will pay off. Keep believing in yourself. Keep showing up. The legal profession is waiting for someone exactly like you.Best of luck…!!! We’re rooting for you…!!!🚀</blockquote>

Verification: Our company is called, "The Corporate ___ Academy". What is the missing word here?

Top Bottom

Search

Search

📚 Upcoming Event: Contract Law Crash Course with BPP

Reply to thread