Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 54 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being professional, friendly, and genuinely supportive throughout their job search. Many highlight the exceptional customer service, noting that recruiters listened attentively to their needs and provided valuable advice. The service is often described as efficient and smooth, with people appreciating the proactive communication and regular updates at every stage of the process. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times and the personalized approach to finding suitable roles, leading to successful outcomes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had such a great experience working with Leah! From our very first conversation, she was incredibly friendly, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right opportunity. Leah kept m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been looking for a new role for some time and Emily has been an extremely helpful recruiter in my job search. She has been dedicated, professional, friendly and informative throughout the pro... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t thank Ryan enough for the role he played in helping me start my legal career. As a recruiter at Douglas Scott, he was not only professional and knowledgeable but also genuinely supportive th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gareth was absolutely brilliant throughout. He kept me updated all the way throughout the process and I was never left wondering what was happening. He constantly found new opportunities and genuinely... See more

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Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment are multi-award winning, legal recruitment experts with a 20-year track record of success in the legal sector. We’re also the only APSCo affiliated professional services recruiter to have a Gold standard accreditation with Investors in People. We have developed a reputation for driving excellence in customer service and efficiency in the recruitment process; our business, put simply, is to remove the pain points candidates and hirers can experience on their legal recruitment journeys and we deliver this on a national and international level.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was fantastic from the…

The experience was fantastic from the start. Rio took the time to explain the position in detail and provide a comprehensive outline of suitability. Regular follow ups and catch ups were appreciated and all contributed towards a positive outcome.

26 November 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you for your lovely review! And we wish you the best of luck in your new job role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leah Ellson was very helpful and…

Leah Ellson was very helpful and excellent throughout the whole job search process.

1 December 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you for much for your lovely review about Leah! We wish you the best of luck in your new job role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lois

Lois has been absolutely amazing throughout. She’s a credit to your company.
Very through and personable.
She has worked extremely hard and is an absolute credit to Douglas Scott.

19 November 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you for your lovely review!

We will pass this onto Lois and we wish you the best of luck in your new job role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lorraine Terry was absolutely superb in…

Lorraine Terry was absolutely superb in the months leading up to my offer. She was considerate, kind, patient and always at the end of the phone. I couldn’t have secured the offer without her and went the extra mile to ensure that the financial package met my needs. Thank you so much Lorraine, you are a credit to Douglas Scott and I am so grateful for the support you showed me.

15 November 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

That's amazing!, Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's great to hear, and we'll inform Lorraine to know how much of an impact she has made!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nina was ex

Nina was great

8 November 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello,

Thank you for sharing with us! We wish you the best of luck in your new role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Aqsa Shafi at Douglas Scott

Aqsa Shafi has a fantastic understanding of the Scottish legal market. She has great connections and knows which firms are looking even before jobs are posted. Having used a few recruiters this time around, I can confidently say, Aqsa knocked it out of the park! She found a perfect match for me - a role that wasn’t advertised yet and no other recruiter knew of. Aqsa prepared me very well for the interviews, always kept me in the loop on progress, and was a joy to work with. I am so grateful to her! I can highly recommend Aqsa Shafi at Douglas Scott!

21 October 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Wow, thank you so much for your lovely review! It's great to hear, and we'll let Aqsa know how much of an impact she has made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really Great Experience

Nina was absolute fantastic. She secured me 3 interviews and within a week I had secured a job offer. Really great communication throughout the process, friendly and helpful at every stage. Thank you for all your help.

30 September 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Brilliant news! Thank you for your lovely review, and best of luck in your new role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abbie Clifford was essential in…

Abbie Clifford was essential in securing me the correct role, and supported me throughout the application, interview and negotiating terms. Highly recommended

30 September 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you for your lovely review! We will ensure this is fed back to Abbie as she'd love to hear this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Victoria Kenyon - Legal Job placement.

Victoria Kenyon was very essential to me finding my new job. She was quick and efficient in utilising my CV to find the right role. She was keen in my progression and will hope to work with her again.

28 August 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello!

Thank you so much for your recent review! We're certain Victoria will be thrilled to hear this and will ensure to pass this on to her.

Best of luck in your new role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lois made the whole process so easy and…

Lois made the whole process so easy and stress free. She kept me up to date, she is polite and personable and I feel very lucky to have found her! Lois secured me a job that I can’t wait to start in a place that I am extremely happy with. Thank you so much for everything Lois. You’re brilliant.

23 August 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello!

Thank you so much for your positive review! We'll make sure to let Lois know as we're sure she'd love to hear this!

Wishing you the best of luck in your new role.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Lorraine as my…

My experience with Lorraine as my recruiter was great. She is very attentive and proactive. I would highly recommend Lorraine to anyone looking for a recruiter.

30 August 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello!

Thank you so much for your recent words. All feedback is welcome so thank you for taking your time for this, and we'll be sure to pass it back to Lorraine.

Good luck in you new role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great assistance in finding NQ role in Bristol

I received assistance from Ben Morrey in finding a NQ solicitor role in Bristol. He was able to find a role for me quickly and was very attentive.

20 August 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello,

Thank you so much for your recent review! I'm sure Ben would love to hear this!

Best of luck in your new role.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from the very start…

Excellent service from the very start to the finish, and then some more.
Victoria was extremely helpful and understanding, guiding and explaining every step of the various recruitment stages. Always made the time when needed.

3 July 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello! Thank you so much for your positive feedback, we will ensure this is passed back to Victoria! We wish you the best of luck in your new role :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ruby Quinn from Douglas Scott assisted…

Ruby Quinn from Douglas Scott assisted me in finding a new position as a Solicitor. She assisted me in obtaining a position with as a Solicitor at a good salary. She was very helpful and supportive throughout the process. I can highly recommend Douglas Scott to anyone who is seeking employment.

11 July 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello!

Thank you so much for your recent review! We'll pass this onto Ruby as we're sure she'd love to hear this!

Best of luck in your new role.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The consultant Georgia was very…

The consultant Georgia was very friendly and helpful. She made me feel like I already had the job.

3 July 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello!

Thank you so much for your recent review, we'll pass this onto Georgia as we're sure she'd love to hear this!

Best of luck in role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Gareth Hibbery

I was contacted by Gareth Hibbert on LinkedIn to see if I would be interested in a chat about positions available. I had no expectations but was open to discussions. I sent my CV to Gareth, who then discussed an available position with me over the phone. He sent my CV off and arranged an interview for the next week. He was helpful in assisting with rearranging due to childcare and then helped to arrange my second interview quickly. Gareth was available every step of the way and updated me as much as possible, he was always open to answering and questions I had too. He called to update me even when there was no update from the employer and then called with great news of a job offer late on a Friday afternoon. He even responded to a text message from the employer at 8pm, which shows his commitment to his role!
I would highly recommend Gareth following my experience with him.

21 June 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello,

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We'll pass this back to Gareth as I'm sure he'll be thrilled to hear this!

Douglas Scott

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently used Gareth Hibbert through…

I recently used Gareth Hibbert through Douglas Scott Recruitment.

Gareth’s service has been exceptional. From sending my CV for a role, to being called within an hour and then having an interview set up in the next week. Gareth has called me at every stage of the interview process and kept me updated at every key stage.

He has been nothing but supportive, helpful and informative. I would recommend using Gareth to everyone I know!

25 June 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello,

Wow, thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We'll pass this back to Gareth as I'm sure he'll be thrilled to hear this!

Douglas Scott

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Experience - Tom Bagley

Tom was brilliant throughout my time applying and interviewing for my current role!

It felt like he made every effort to make sure I was well prepared for my interviews and he never failed to keep me updated with everything as soon as he could. I would also like to commend Tom on his communication style, it never felt like he was applying any pressure to accept the role he had found for me. He always had my best interests in mind, which you don't always encounter with recruiters.

I would not hesitate to recommend both Tom and Douglas Scott to anyone in the legal sector!

15 February 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello,

That is absolutely amazing to hear! Thank you so much for your positive feedback, and we will ensure this is passed back to Tom as we're sure he'd love to hear this...

Best of luck in you new role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan McNamara, at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Ryan McNamara, at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, made me feel valued, appreciated, and respected throughout our initial communication. He was friendly, polite, thorough, and to-the-point, not leaving any gaps to the aims of our telephone conversation.
Feeling valued is a most empowering sense, and Ryan McNamara has certainly empowered and motivated me to pursue a job vacancy that suits my abilities, skills, experience, and current employment targets. Thank you so much, Ryan, your assistance is much appreciated, and I will definitely recommend you to my friends and alumni!!

27 March 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello,

Thank you so much for your valued feedback, we will ensure this gets passed onto Ryan and we're sure he'd love to hear this! Best of luck in your new role!

Douglas Scott

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