I think you asked this question on Reddit and I thought the posters were OTT in their responses - like @jaisrihere says if you can convey why that's important to you then go for it!
That's the only one I follow - can be some good content but also can be very toxic as its largely unmoderated!
Just to add a different perspective, I really believe in the idea of going where you’re appreciated. Sometimes the firms we love aren’t the ones that end up being the best fit, or they simply don’t see our potential. Staying open minded can make the whole process feel a lot more balanced, and you never know, you might be pleasantly surprised and end up at an amazing firm you least expected!
I wonder if the majority of commenters on UKLaw are associates in U.S/MC firms because they seem so heartless and ruthless in some of their responses and it makes me think, if they are claiming to know all of what they say because they work in these firms, are these firms full of emotionless humans who are wired to such toxic views.
Just to add to all of everyone's advice, last year when I did my first cycle a big mistake I made was thinking it was a weakness to feel sad about the rejections that hit the hardest! I absolutely think that because rejection is part and parcel of the game (otherwise everyone would be able to be a lawyer) it's easy to try to force yourself not to feel upset by rejections at all, but I really recommend allowing yourself to feel upset about the ones that make you feel that way, acknowledge your feelings, and then choose not to dwell on it because the right thing will come your way. Otherwise it's easy to later on get to a really burnt out stage of feeling completely hopeless amongst the inevitable rejections that happen as part of the journey. <3
Is UKLaw a website in its own right, or part of something else? Nothing seem to come up when I google it. Also, apart from the negative responses, what would you say are the benefits of that website? Have you learnt new things on it? TCLA is my only go-to for law relate advice, so I'm keen to know about other spaces!
It's odd isn't it? I’m surprised they'd have time for it outside their day jobs but Reddit does draw out some vindictive people! Either that or they are taking on a persona because they can hide behind anonymity or they aren't even at those firms but living a dream out.
It's a sub-reddit on Reddit! You'd find it searching r/uklaw but honestly TCLA is a much better resource - I do sometimes pick up some interesting commercial awareness/legal market knowledge from uklaw but that’s about it.
The subreddit good place if you feel miserable and want assistance. It gives a clear picture into the real "culture" beyond what's told in the public forums. But if you're enthusiastic/optimistic or clueless, the place seems brutal and unmotivating.
To be honest, I've felt somewhat validated over the past year because law firms haven't exactly practiced what they've preached.
