The Collapse Begins In The Boardroom, Not With The Balance Sheet

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🧠Wilson’s Weekly Wisdom

Summer can feel like a strange time.

It often looks like everyone else has secured the perfect vacation scheme, or is spending the summer building an impressive CV. Social media has a way of making it seem as though everyone is racing ahead.

The reality is very different. Some students are working to pay their rent. Some are caring for family. Others are still searching for opportunities or preparing for the next application cycle. None of those paths make you any less capable of becoming a solicitor.

Reading a book, improving your commercial awareness, volunteering, earning money in a customer-facing role, or simply taking time to recharge can all help you become a better lawyer in the long run.

Don’t spend your summer comparing your journey to someone else’s highlight reel. Use these next few weeks in a way that works for you. Whether you’re gaining legal experience, working a part-time job, or enjoying a well-earned break, you’re still moving forward.