I started my application journey in my third year of law school.
My very first application made it to AC with HSF, and I was incredibly nervous. My anxiety was through the roof. I did one mock interview before the actual AC. I ended up being rejected post-AC, but I could understand as I was lacking in many aspects of my performance.
I received multiple rejections after that post-application. I made 11 applications after the HSF one. Three actually made it past the initial application stage. One to AC.
When I received the invite to the Freshfields AC, I was incredibly nervous again. But this time, I thought I would pull out all the stops. I felt this one was mine, for sure. I did three mock interviews, all of which were very helpful. Unfortunately, I missed the pass mark on their written exercise and my performance in the technical interview could have been better. However, I improved significantly in my competencies according to the feedback. I was absolutely devastated and incredibly tired after that process. It was mentally exhausting.
After this, I applied for a few summer internships and actually scored two in-house legal internships with international firms. I converted one into a 12-month fixed-term contract as a paralegal.
I undertake a lot of responsibility and contract management in this role. I have improved a lot of my technical commercial awareness. Or so I thought...
My second application cycle, my first application, went to AC with Allen & Overy! This time, I wasn't nervous but excited. I knew I could do it. I had improved and built up my skills and experiences. I had around 5-6 mock interviews to prepare. Unfortunately, I was rejected, although the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. I was so frustrated. What more can I possibly do?
After my AC with A&O, I have had 6 rejections post-application. One rejection by Reed Smith following the online test and video interview stage.
I don't know what I am doing wrong.
My very first application made it to AC with HSF, and I was incredibly nervous. My anxiety was through the roof. I did one mock interview before the actual AC. I ended up being rejected post-AC, but I could understand as I was lacking in many aspects of my performance.
I received multiple rejections after that post-application. I made 11 applications after the HSF one. Three actually made it past the initial application stage. One to AC.
When I received the invite to the Freshfields AC, I was incredibly nervous again. But this time, I thought I would pull out all the stops. I felt this one was mine, for sure. I did three mock interviews, all of which were very helpful. Unfortunately, I missed the pass mark on their written exercise and my performance in the technical interview could have been better. However, I improved significantly in my competencies according to the feedback. I was absolutely devastated and incredibly tired after that process. It was mentally exhausting.
After this, I applied for a few summer internships and actually scored two in-house legal internships with international firms. I converted one into a 12-month fixed-term contract as a paralegal.
I undertake a lot of responsibility and contract management in this role. I have improved a lot of my technical commercial awareness. Or so I thought...
My second application cycle, my first application, went to AC with Allen & Overy! This time, I wasn't nervous but excited. I knew I could do it. I had improved and built up my skills and experiences. I had around 5-6 mock interviews to prepare. Unfortunately, I was rejected, although the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. I was so frustrated. What more can I possibly do?
After my AC with A&O, I have had 6 rejections post-application. One rejection by Reed Smith following the online test and video interview stage.
I don't know what I am doing wrong.
