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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 218043" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!Thanks for sharing the update - it sounds like you've really taken a step back and thought carefully about your approach, which is never easy but definitely worthwhile! Narrowing your focus to firms you're genuinely interested in will make the whole process feel a lot more purposeful and guided (and a bit less exhausting, hopefully!).Try not to be too tough on yourself about the Linklaters test! They can feel brutal in the moment, but sometimes the results end up being better than you think <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Everyone has an off day with these things, and it doesn't mean you won't feel more confident moving forward. Getting back into your commercial awareness routine and practising the Watson Glaser test should give you a confidence boost too!Your upcoming applications look really strong, and I think it's sensible to focus on firms that you know you are interested in and consider Weil at a later date. Best of luck with your next applications - you're clearly putting in the work, and it'll pay off! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>

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