I’d suggest to start looking for roles that you would enjoy more and to think carefully about the skills you have and how they could be useful for a business/organisation. Otherwise speak to your current employer and try and find tasks or move roles that would be better suited to yourself. Law can be quite cutthroat but reaching out to recruiters can be a good place to start if you have GDL/LLB. I wouldn’t quit your job straight away personally but try and find something whilst doing your role, because it is often better to have continuity on your CV. But if your mental health is being compromised then obviously should prioritise that, tell your employer first as there is often well being and counselling services available in most organisations for this exact reason, and speak to the GP too if you haven’t already done so.Hi,
I'm looking for a bit of reassurance/advice regarding my current situation. I have been working in audit and tax for the last 15 months and hoping to gain a TC as a career changer. However, im really struggling with the role and it's starting to impact my mental well-being so I'm unsure whether to stick it out for the sake of TC/VS applications. How detrimental would quitting be to future applications but moreover what alternative roles would be good for TC applications in the meantime if not paralegal work. P.S. I ventured down the accounting route as I failed to secure a paralegal role.
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Yay Guys after 5 years of serious applying I finally got a training contract at Hugh James. I thought of giving up many times but managed to Persevere, so over the moon. Thanks to the Definitive interview guide here. That was so invaluable!
Now to do the SQE!!!
Now to do the SQE!!!
Apologies if it sounds like I’m venting but I honestly don’t understand what’s taking Weil so long. It’s been over a month
Honestly?! I think they are waiting for people to accept their tc offer, they might have filled the spots or they are on holiday. Many people are waiting to hear back from other firms.Apologies if it sounds like I’m venting but I honestly don’t understand what’s taking Weil so long. It’s been over a month
Interested in applying to McDermott but they genuinely have no information on their website lol. Is anyone else planning on applying?
They also don’t reply to emails which is very oddApologies if it sounds like I’m venting but I honestly don’t understand what’s taking Weil so long. It’s been over a month
Can't believe I'm writing this, but thrilled to share that I've accepted a TC offer at my dream firm after three years of applications. This community has been a huge source of comfort, support, and wisdom for me. A big shout out to @Jessica Booker - her brilliant mind and constant encouragement kept me going when I doubted my abilities as a career changer. Also wanted to thank @S87 @Abii @Alison C and @Raynz who became friends and incredible sources of support over the last year. If anyone on here needs a pep talk or some support, please don't hesitate to send me a DM. I'm here for you, just like many amazing people on this forum have been there for me. Thanks for everything friends!
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I just finished a 2 month legal internship at one of the big bank; my line manager is a senior lawyer who used to work at Clifford Chance and when I told her that I was thinking of applying to Weil Gotshall & Manges she told me that her team used to joke about them and call them Weil God-awful because the associates and trainees at the firm were bad at responding to people. Weil seems to have the same rep as Davis Polk in my opinion because people seem to see them as sweatshops with d swinging contests. Which is really unfortunate because I've met some really nice people from DP!Apologies if it sounds like I’m venting but I honestly don’t understand what’s taking Weil so long. It’s been over a month
But idk I havent't had any personal negative experiences and some of the so called "good" firms like White & Case are also horrible at responding to people. For example, last year W&C didn't tell me that I hadn't been accepted to their WVS until 5 days before the scheme started, they ignored my calls and emails despite me reaching the final stage. And when I asked for feedback on 3 different occasions from my final interview and written assignment - I received nothing, and still haven't! Similarly, other firms which are meant to be "good" like Dentons I found the trainees and associates there to be rather stand-offish and cliquey when I had a lunch meeting with them. So, make sure to keep looking at other firms during this waiting period.
I think Weil is taking a while (see what I did there
) because they are likely waiting to see who from their vacation schemes will accept their Weil training contract offers. If you've been on LinkedIN this week, you would have seen all the posts from people accepting TCs. So, I imagine the deadline to accept for Weil is next Friday. And then the firm has to go from there. Remember they accept UP TO 15 trainees, not 15 trainees. So, grad recruitment may find that only 9 want to stay on and they may not be that inclined to fill the full 15 (hopefully they will). Another issue is that some of the Weil vacation schemers may still be waiting for offers from other firms and they have may have asked Weil to wait a week or two and that could be delaying Weil's ability to fill their trainee spots and therefore delaying us direct TC applicants from hearing back.Overall, I'd say just don't stress. Prepare for WVS for other firms and be optimistic, that's what I'm doing!
OMG CONGRATS!!!!! Been rooting for you ever since I saw your funny gifs when I joined the forum
Now enjoy a well-deserved break!
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This is FANTASTIC news! I knew it was only a matter of time! Your perseverance and determination has really paid off!
Congratulations!!
Huge congratulations, this is wonderful to read! You’re definitely no less than a celebrity when it comes to this forum, I especially love your GIFs 🥳🥳
They're pretty big on PE, if that helps, all i kinda know lol
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