Hi, I have a law clerk diploma, 8 months of Canadian work experience (4 months in placement & 4 months at a real estate firm), & 8 years of international judicial clerk experience. Despite this, breaking into the Canadian legal industry is tough, With most jobs requiring 3+ years of experience & LinkedIn networking hasn’t worked well. Though I’ve had interviews, roles were filled internally. It’s been 4 months, and I’m feeling stressed and unsure how to proceed. Any advice would be appreciated!

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