First off, I don’t want to try and minimise how you’re feeling right now as I’ve had my fair share of post-AC rejections and know how much they suck.
You should know how impressive it is that you’ve reached 5 or 6 (perhaps more) ACs in one cycle. A lot of people would be happy to get just 1 and you’re consistently in the Top 10% of applicants. That should evidence that you’re more than capable, and I know you’ll get there eventually. I know it’s easy to get swept up in seeing friends or others on the forum get offers, and I’ve been guilty of comparing myself to them. However, there are people who’ll have been through 4, 5 or 6 cycles and still be in this predicament. The average age to qualify as a solicitor right now is 30, so even if it doesn’t feel like it, time is on your side.
In regards to the paralegal problem, I struggled for a few months post-graduation to secure a role. Like you, I got ghosted by 90% of places, who all wanted a year or so of experience. If you’re planning on taking a break for this cycle, after a few weeks (or however long you want to take), I would look again and try Flex Legal. They tend to offer paralegal opportunities and notify you of them. Alternatively, recruiters can sometimes be a good route to go down (and how I secured my position) as they of course get commission should you be successful, so it’s in their best interests.
Tonight though, just do something you enjoy and treat yourself. Take a break from the forum, applications and come back to it when you feel refreshed. You ought to be very proud of yourself and don’t forget that.
