Do internships/assessment internships/traineeship whatever you get. And keep applying simultaneosly for higher positions. Needless to say, this must be according to your interest area(s), which should be reflected in your CV. But it is possible that you may slog without an Associate tag for even 6-8 months. Market conditions are that bad. However, it is also possible that you get hired just within 2 months after you join as an intern/assessment intern.
So it's all your efforts and luck that will matter. The only thing you need to avoid is sitting idle and waiting for acceptance of your job application. Do whatever you may get. All the best.
What is this behaviour moderating my comment, i just said the truth na @Kianz? Don't these low-life Private-tards know that the industry is not made for them? Mne to sirf fax spit kie.
So it's all your efforts and luck that will matter. The only thing you need to avoid is sitting idle and waiting for acceptance of your job application. Do whatever you may get. All the best.
Be proactive and contact headhunters.
Look for platforms like YLCC which provide updates on legal jobs.
Follow pages of law firm on LinkedIn, they show you vacancy.
Last tip- join premium of LinkedIn, it’s free trail is on now, for a month. Put your desired job details and get updates.
Wishing you all the best.