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Samar

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Also just got a rejection from A&O. Absolutely gutted as you become so invested in firms through the process because of all the time you have to put in getting to know them etc. Trying to be fine about it but also doesn't make it any easier when you thought it was one of your best apps!
 

Camilla

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    Also just got a rejection from A&O. Absolutely gutted as you become so invested in firms through the process because of all the time you have to put in getting to know them etc. Trying to be fine about it but also doesn't make it any easier when you thought it was one of your best apps!

    I agree - you do become invested.

    I thought my app was good to be honest and I was genuinely interested in the change in the legal sector I wrote about. I have noticed a correlation between applications that I am successful in vs apps I am not successful in....I always seem to do better in apps where there are more questions related to why law/why this firm. Maybe just a coincidence...

    Ah well - there are plenty of really amazing firms that we would love to work at who have not rejected us, so no point dwelling!
     
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    Samar

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    I agree - you do become invested.

    I thought my app was good to be honest and I was genuinely interested in the change in the legal sector I wrote about. I have noticed a correlation between applications that I am successful in vs apps I am not successful in....I always seem to do better in apps where there are more questions related to why law/why this firm. Maybe just a coincidence...

    Ah well - there are plenty of really amazing firms that we would love to work at who have not rejected us, so no point dwelling!

    So true Camilla! It was my first one so am unsure about my correlation yet - I'm sure there will be a pattern of some kind haha! Name a process that tests your resilience more eh?!

    Good luck with the rest of your apps!!
     
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    Camilla

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    So true Camilla! It was my first one so am unsure about my correlation yet - I'm sure there will be a pattern of some kind haha! Name a process that tests your resilience more eh?!

    Good luck with the rest of your apps!!

    Oh your first one? Sorry to hear that. I remember how the first rejection felt. It gets easier and it is all part of the process - I am sure you already know that. Make sure you don't take it personally and just use the rejection as a chance to grow. Good luck to you too! :)
     
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