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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 212122" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=30623]@babylawyer1942[/USER]I wanted to add to the excellent advice you've already received from [USER=40237]@ZNadeem[/USER]. First of all, completely appreciate how difficult it may be to continue applying to firms, especially when people close to you (including friends or family) begin to question whether it’s worth the effort. But if this is a career that you genuinely want, there’s absolutely no shame in persisting. I know people who landed training contracts with Magic Circle and US firms well into their late twenties. They took time to work in other sectors after graduating, (e.g. finance, business services, education, non-profits, and even the creative arts) picking up really interesting skills and experiences that allowed them to stand out later in the application process. Whilst working in these roles, they kept applying, kept going to open days, refining their application writing and style, and eventually secured their TCs. In my own case, I only decided to pursue a legal career in my early 30s. Again, I just want to emphasise that a longer or non-straightforward timeline shouldn't be regarded as some sign that you can't succeed. You really can!That said, I think the key now is making sure your next steps are as targeted as possible. If your applications aren’t progressing, it might help to spend some time refining your strategy. It’s great that you’ve used the application review service, but I’d strongly encourage you to make the most of your Gold membership by booking a 1-2-1 call to discuss your goals and getting more tailored advice if you need it. These conversations can be incredibly useful in helping to identify where the gaps are (e.g. whether that’s firm choice, application structure, or commercial knowledge). Also, don’t wait to feel like you’re ‘making progress’ to start using the Gold courses. I've met far too many applicants who simply wait for their applications to progress before they make use of the courses to develop more granular knowledge of firms and legal market. Especially when it comes to commercial awareness and understanding what really makes one firm different from another, I really think these resources are some of the best you’ll find.Good luck with your future applications, and I hope you keep applying if this is what you want <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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