Just keep swimming

[justkeepswimming]

Another year, another application cycle.

I probably should not be writing this with a negative outlook. This year is different.

Last year I sent one application in September. I sent three this September, and I am starting my fourth.

*DEEP SIGH* lets get it.

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Amazing! 3 applications in September is fantastic. Keep going—when I was on my Nth application cycle, I remember telling myself that movement is better than perfection. It's not an easy process at all, but the community assistants are here to help with any questions you might have. You've got this! 🫶

 

[justkeepswimming]

Application update:

1 - Sidley Austin vac scheme - rejected post app
2 - Herbert Smith Freehills vac scheme - rejected post-test
3 - A&O Shearman - AC (awaiting response, sick to my stomach with nerves)
4 - Ashurst - awaiting response post app and test.
5 - Hogan Lovells - awaiting WG test, sent app

Preparing apps:
6 - Baker McKenzie (has been reviewed by TCLA)
7 - Skadden (to be completed and sent to TCLA for review)
9 - Clifford Chance (basic idea of what I am going to write)

The AC was tough, and because of the anxiety, I am checking my emails every 5 minutes. They said they would get back to us this week. Is the fact that I haven't heard back a bad sign?

Last year, I didn't hear back for 3 weeks and on the next Monday I got a rejection. With each passing day, I lose more hope (not that it went well enough for me to have hope anyway).

 

[Dylan Anton]

Application update:

1 - Sidley Austin vac scheme - rejected post app
2 - Herbert Smith Freehills vac scheme - rejected post-test
3 - A&O Shearman - AC (awaiting response, sick to my stomach with nerves)
4 - Ashurst - awaiting response post app and test.
5 - Hogan Lovells - awaiting WG test, sent app

Preparing apps:
6 - Baker McKenzie (has been reviewed by TCLA)
7 - Skadden (to be completed and sent to TCLA for review)
9 - Clifford Chance (basic idea of what I am going to write)

The AC was tough, and because of the anxiety, I am checking my emails every 5 minutes. They said they would get back to us this week. Is the fact that I haven't heard back a bad sign?

Last year, I didn't hear back for 3 weeks and on the next Monday I got a rejection. With each passing day, I lose more hope (not that it went well enough for me to have hope anyway).

I'm also waiting for A&O post-AC, let's hope tomorrow is the day. Good luck to you