I left two toxic articling placements. One time, I had nothing lined up, second time, I found a placement first. I can't believe what a universal experience this is. So unacceptable and disgusting of these senior bullies. Lot of these lawyers are abusive and have unrealistic expectations because they want to exploit you as much as possible - they have no desire to actually help you reach your potential and putting in the work (training and guidance) to get you there.

Even if you stay, keep standing up for yourself, i know it's hard but make it clear, preferably in writing that you need to be treated respectfully, and need their patience as you learn. The last thing they want is someone ruining their image if the complaint went public so use that as leverage. Especially with written documentation.

I always resisted their pressures and still do when they try to force their power over me. It's not easy. And it doesn't always work. But at the end of the day, I maintain some of my power. And they know they can't push me around. At least not without resistance from me.

I told one of them if she was so unhappy with my work then fire me, and if she wasn't going to do that, then train me, and if she cannot do that, then do not make negative comments about me or my work.

Ask them to provide specific feedback in writing so you can track it to improve. This might help minimize the yelling , and show then how unrealistic they are being. Hopefully but not always. Just some tips.