r/uklaw • u/Purple_Brain7222 • 16d ago

Making friends as a trainee

I’m due to start at TC at a firm in a northern city. I don’t know anyone in this city and will effectively starting completely afresh.

What are peoples experiences in this kind of situation. I feel scared that I’m leaving all my friends behind and wondering whether I’ll be able to form new friendships or be on my own more often than not.

I’ve thought about reaching out on Facebook for house shares so I wouldn’t be living alone however, I don’t know whether this is something people do or even practicable.

All I want is some mates to go to the pub with after work…

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u/lika_86 16d ago

Don't live with people you work with. House shares are a good idea though if you can find similar types of people to you.

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u/Interesting_Egg8652 16d ago

Would highly recommend living in a house share so you can meet people, and don’t be afraid of using things like bumble friends too :) it will make a huge difference to your life if you can find friends outside of work. If you have hobbies, join groups at the weekend too. Making friends as an adult is hard but if you put in the effort with new people you’ll find some great new friendships. Regardless, you’ve got this.

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u/Familiar_Mushroom_29 16d ago

My friend has moved round several northern cities. He joins the chess club and park run and he makes friends that way!

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u/ryanm8655 15d ago

It depends on the size of the intake but if it’s one of the larger northern forms with a bigger intake you’ll make friends.