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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PrayingforaTC2026" data-source="post: 248130" data-attributes="member: 35930">Hey not Abbie, but thought I’d share my thoughts as I really enjoyed reading everyone else’s insights! Based off my experience...1) In my opinion, showing partners that you don’t just tolerate high-pressure environments but actually thrive in them can be a smart move. The reality is that trainees, associates, and partners (especially at top-tier firms) often work long hours and weekends. I even know people who worked past 1–2am for a full week on a vac scheme.Being honest that you recognise this (and have experienced it yourself) can come across as authentic. It shows you understand what you’re signing up for and won’t be surprised by a challenging (but expected) part of the job.2) That said, I’d be careful about how you present it. I personally found these approaches worked well and even got good feedback from partners:A) Capacity management / pushing yourself to growYou can talk about how you actively try to get involved in more initiatives because there’s always something new to learn or someone new to meet when you say yes to work. I admitted that saying “no” used to be a challenge but showed how I worked on it. For example, I explained how I prioritised better, recognised when I was reaching capacity, communicated early, and pushed myself beyond my comfort zone in a way that doesn’t lead to overpromising or compromising quality. This way I got to do a lot and was always under pressure when working but also did it in a manageable way where I'm not choosing to suffer all the time.B) Enjoying the momentum of transactional workTransactional/corporate teams are very task-driven and goal-oriented. When a deal is close, there’s such a strong sense of momentum where the whole team is pushing towards a shared goal and going above and beyond for the client and the law firm itself. A lot of people genuinely find that intensity exciting and rewarding, so expressing that kind of motivation can resonate well.</blockquote>

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