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<blockquote data-quote="Arun Wagle" data-source="post: 13098" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>Hi guys,</p><p></p><p>I have just secured my training contract and I wanted to share my story here, in hope I can inspire others on the same journey!</p><p></p><p>I think I perhaps have a different story than some others in that since embarking on my mission to gain a TC I made 6 applications in total and from those was offered 2 TCs.</p><p></p><p>I believe it’s important for me to say this because it highlights the truth that getting your TC requires a certain element of chance and luck. Many people have to go through numerous application cycles before securing their TC, and this is often not because they “aren’t good enough”, it’s because the number of candidates applying compared to the number of positions available means inevitably there are numerous candidates who are good enough that do not make the cut. </p><p></p><p>I was prepared to go through as many cycles as it took to get my TC, and I believe it’s imperative to have this mindset. The fact I was able to secure my TC with a relatively small amount of applications was not just down to the amount of work I put into those applications and preparation for the interviews/ACs. It was also down to a certain element of good fortune. </p><p></p><p>Another reason why I felt the need to highlight the number of applications I made is because it shows strategy I took in securing my TC. I know a lot of people do +10 applications each cycle and there is no doubt that works for many and increases your chances to a certain degree. For me however, I wanted to really dedicate a lot of time to each application and make it as perfect as possible, and when I got to the interview stage I wanted to really be able to dedicate substantial time to preparing for each interview specifically. That’s why I chose the approach I did and it worked for me, so my advice to others would be to choose a strategy you feel comfortable with and that works for you! As different people will recommend a different number of applications you should make.</p><p></p><p>Another part of my story I wanted to share was that I studied my law degree at a non-russell group university. This was a result of me not getting the A level grades I could have if I had worked harder and not putting much effort into getting into a Russell group or red brick university. This certainly presented challenges. I personally did not know anyone else at my university who was applying to the same level of firms as I and the law school really did not have the experience, resources or opportunities to be able to aid me in trying to achieve my goal.</p><p></p><p>This meant I felt alone on my journey to a certain extent, however this led to me really making the most of the networking opportunities that I could find. Through attending firm insight events held at other universities and participating in opportunities like Aspiring Solicitors’ commercial awareness competition, as well as connecting with others through LinkedIn and the forums here at TCLA, I was able to build a network with others on the same journey. I believe this really helped and to anyone in a similar position as I was I would say think outside the box and build as many connections as possible.</p><p></p><p>So that’s my story, and really hope it helps inspire others- especially those at non-russell group universities. Keep going, because you really never do know when your TC is just around the corner!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Arun Wagle, post: 13098, member: 2211"] Hi guys, I have just secured my training contract and I wanted to share my story here, in hope I can inspire others on the same journey! I think I perhaps have a different story than some others in that since embarking on my mission to gain a TC I made 6 applications in total and from those was offered 2 TCs. I believe it’s important for me to say this because it highlights the truth that getting your TC requires a certain element of chance and luck. Many people have to go through numerous application cycles before securing their TC, and this is often not because they “aren’t good enough”, it’s because the number of candidates applying compared to the number of positions available means inevitably there are numerous candidates who are good enough that do not make the cut. I was prepared to go through as many cycles as it took to get my TC, and I believe it’s imperative to have this mindset. The fact I was able to secure my TC with a relatively small amount of applications was not just down to the amount of work I put into those applications and preparation for the interviews/ACs. It was also down to a certain element of good fortune. Another reason why I felt the need to highlight the number of applications I made is because it shows strategy I took in securing my TC. I know a lot of people do +10 applications each cycle and there is no doubt that works for many and increases your chances to a certain degree. For me however, I wanted to really dedicate a lot of time to each application and make it as perfect as possible, and when I got to the interview stage I wanted to really be able to dedicate substantial time to preparing for each interview specifically. That’s why I chose the approach I did and it worked for me, so my advice to others would be to choose a strategy you feel comfortable with and that works for you! As different people will recommend a different number of applications you should make. Another part of my story I wanted to share was that I studied my law degree at a non-russell group university. This was a result of me not getting the A level grades I could have if I had worked harder and not putting much effort into getting into a Russell group or red brick university. This certainly presented challenges. I personally did not know anyone else at my university who was applying to the same level of firms as I and the law school really did not have the experience, resources or opportunities to be able to aid me in trying to achieve my goal. This meant I felt alone on my journey to a certain extent, however this led to me really making the most of the networking opportunities that I could find. Through attending firm insight events held at other universities and participating in opportunities like Aspiring Solicitors’ commercial awareness competition, as well as connecting with others through LinkedIn and the forums here at TCLA, I was able to build a network with others on the same journey. I believe this really helped and to anyone in a similar position as I was I would say think outside the box and build as many connections as possible. So that’s my story, and really hope it helps inspire others- especially those at non-russell group universities. Keep going, because you really never do know when your TC is just around the corner! [/QUOTE]
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