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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Andrei Radu" data-source="post: 183444" data-attributes="member: 36777">Hi there, it's nice to meet you and have you on our forums <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />! I completely understand how anxiety-inducing it is when you are just starting your first applications at commercial law firms - it was the same for me and almost everybody else I know who ended up securing a TC. Just try to keep in mind that what you are feeling is normal and if anything it can be a tool you use to keep yourself motivated throughout the application cycle. Above all else, know that howsoever competitive the process seems, you have everything you need to succeed. The vast majority of applicants face multiple rejections when starting out. The biggest trap is to start thinking that you are just not good enough for it. This is something I had trouble with in my first application cycle, when I was rejected at first stage in all my applications. However, I kept at it and I became more successful than I ever though I would in my second cycle. There are many other stories like this - so despite how difficult it might be, my advice is to never doubt that you can and will succeed.For your first question: how many applications are people doing - and how many should you be doing? There is no definitive answer for this question. Some applicants focus on submitting exceptionally high-quality applications to 6-8 firms they really like, while other people send more than 50. The strategy you want to employ highly depends on your application research/writing speed, general availability and time you can invest in applications for the next few months, and your specific interests and preferences for commercial law firms. My general advice is that you should aim to submit as many high-quality applications as possible. There's not much point in submitting sub-par applications, as they will have virtually no chance of progressing. At the same time, even the best applicants get rejected more often than not, so to maximize your odds you want to submit as many good applications as you can. Supposing you are very committed in obtaining a TC and supposing you can invest a significant amount of time in this pursuit over the next few months, my personal recommendation is to aim for at least 15-20 applications. However, this is once again highly dependent on your specific circumstances. For a more in-depth exploration of this question (and for a general overview as to how to construct a plan for your applications), you can find here our <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-guide-to-building-a-winning-application-strategy.9080/" target="_blank">Guide to Building a Winning Applications Strategy. </a>As for your second question, I think the view law firms take of your non-commercial past work experience depends on how well you can leverage it. You will need to provide convincing explanations as to how (1) these experiences equip you with the skills to do well in commercial law; and (2) as to why initially you did not pursue commercial law and why you have now changed your mind. Provided you can do that, I don't expect it to be an issue. For point (2), while you may not be able to demonstrate an interest in commercial law via an internship, I would still advise you to try to show as much of an interest as possible by attending firm events and completing virtual work experiences on Forage.</blockquote>

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