TC Journey

[Abbie Whitlock]

Update:
I took some time off to be social and it's cost me my health. Now I've managed to catch some kind of flu and it's very annoying. Hoping to be back on top form soon, but have been abusing lemsip to get me through these past few days. Some minor changes-- applied to K&E instead of Latham. No real expectation as I experimented with a new writing style for this application.

Weil's open day is on the same day as my Jones Day interview so there is little point in me writing an application but meeting them again during the legal cheek law fair was a useful experience-- the people were far more engaging in my opinion. Have been prepping for my interview most days, though at the cost of my commercial awareness and WG practice. This illness has really demotivated me as I feel tired all the time but I'm trying to be patient with myself and do some relaxed stairmaster/ stretching to help with my sleep.
The wait is anxiety-inducing. I just want to move on.

Waiting to hear back:
1. Paul, Weiss WVS
2. Linklaters WVS
3. Gibson Dunn Spring
4. Sidley Austin WVS
5. Slaughter and May (HK)
6. White & Case WVS
7. Cleary Gottlieb WVS
8. Kirkland & Ellis Open Day

To do: (by 21 Oct)
1. Weil Spring
2. Akin Gump Spring
3. Willkie (If time permits)

Hi!

I'm so sorry to hear you've been unwell - it sounds like you've really been pushing through despite not feeling 100%, which is super impressive. I would definitely take the time you need to rest and recover, the applications will still be there when you're back to full strength!

It's great that you managed to chat with Weil at the fair, and I totally get what you mean about balancing interview prep with everything else. It can feel really tricky to balance your time across all the areas you want to focus on, and I always used to feel like one area slipped through the cracks! You're handling a lot, and being patient with yourself is absolutely the right mindset!

That's a really impressive list of firms that you are waiting to hear back from - fingers crossed for some good news soon!

I hope you rest well and look after yourself, and I look forward to reading more updates soon!