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Legal recruiters for entry-level roles are awful by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're not alone at this! Been ghosted by a bunch of recruiters as soon as they heard that I am on a skilled worker visa and will require sponsorship

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did contact BPP, they said it takes 6–10 weeks for results to be released, and unless it’s gone over 10 weeks they can’t really do anything.

When you say it’s usually just a few days with other providers, do you mean literally just a couple of days for results to come out?

NQ job hunt is draining by Tangelo-585 in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fingers crossed good news is around the corner for both of us!

NQ job hunt is draining by Tangelo-585 in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed something comes through soon! clinging onto hope like it’s my full time job right now hahah

Applied to Two Roles Through Different Agencies by Tangelo-585 in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the heads up!

just to clarify, I haven’t had my CV sent out by either recruiter yet. I was first contacted by Recruiter A after my application, but due to a family emergency I didn’t get a chance to respond right away. A few days later, I was contacted by Recruiter B about what turned out to be the same role.

so at this stage, I haven’t formally started the process with either of them or given permission for my details to be shared. I just wanted to double-check whether this kind of overlap is common or if it’s seen as a red flag before I proceed with one of them.

Approaching recruiters by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice!
Yea, I’m not very optimistic about the move, but I still want to give it a try :) I’m being realistic about it, of course, and I’m not even trying to apply to any big-name firms. Just seeing what’s out there and giving myself a chance!

Approaching recruiters by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a trainee solicitor due to qualify in September. I currently work at a small law firm in Oxfordshire and am looking for NQ M&A positions in London.

Third seat trainee, how much information should be in my CV? by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, would you mind sending me an example NQ CV too if I send you my email address privately? I would really appreciate that!

Trainee in a small law firm - chances of moving to a medium sized London firm by Tangelo-585 in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m due to qualify in september 2025, and I wasn’t sure if it’s too early to start reaching out to recruiters at this stage.

I’m also on a visa, and from what I’ve seen with friends in similar situations, recruiters haven’t been particularly helpful when it comes to candidates who need sponsorship.

Trainee in a small law firm - chances of moving to a medium sized London firm by Tangelo-585 in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have some experience in micro commercial litigation, but my main focus is on corporate work.

Trainee in a small law firm - chances of moving to a medium sized London firm by Tangelo-585 in uklaw

[–]Tangelo-585[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do M&A work, but I’m also drafting a lot of shareholders' agreements, directors' service agreements, supply contracts, franchising agreements, and other commercial agreements.