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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 241907" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!I totally get that feeling, and I am really sorry to hear that you feel this way - I felt a similar way last cycle after failing to be successful in any of the (many!) winter vacation scheme applications I made. This process is genuinely brutal and often comes down to timing and luck, among other things.What helped me push through was reminding myself that you can never really predict how an application will go, and that you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome. While I was rejected from firms that I was really keen on, I also progressed and received offers when I didn't expect it, including with firms that I was convinced I had no chance with (and I ended up really enjoying my time there!). That helped me reframe the uncertainty of the process as a positive rather than something to fear all the time (though I appreciate it is still a stressful element!).It's also completely okay to feel tired and to question whether this path is right for you, and that doesn't mean you are failing. Sometimes taking a short step back or just giving yourself permission to feel disappointed can make a big difference - it definitely feels like you have to be 'on' all the time in this process, but it'll still be here after a break if you need it! You are definitely not stupid, and a tough cycle absolutely does not define your ability or your future in this career - many of the most talented and amazing trainees and lawyers I know had several unsuccessful cycles.Try to be kind yourself, and have faith that you will end up in the right firm or place for you. I'll be rooting for you! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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