How many rejections are normal if someone has applied to say 25 law firms? Do good applications get 5+ shortlist for ACs?
I’m asking because I want to know if anyone has received shortlists after making changes to their application post rejections the year prior— to show that the changes did help get the shortlists and it wasn’t purely luck.
That's too many... Even though you got 10 invites, or 3 invites, you sure you have adequately prepared yourself, prepared your mind to handle these ACs? Can you enthusiatically answer the 'why us'?
Are you genuinely drawn to these firms? If you do and you really write a good application, you will definitely get 1 to 2+ ACs with, imo, 8-12/13 applications. It looks like there are a lot of firms out there but the essential thing is - the competition is fierce. Those who are really good (68%+++, outstanding CV, strong motivation) stand out where they just need 5 good applications to get 3 or 5 MC/US firms AC. But is that your case? If I weren't that competitive, I will try selling my own case with really strong motivation, and tailor-made applications.
Got 3 ACs last year, failed them all - I think motivation is the crucial factor that let me down.