Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Reviews 92

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 49 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and supportive approach, making the job search process smooth and stress-free. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the personalized attention and clear communication received throughout. Consumers frequently describe the overall service as excellent, appreciating the efficiency and ease of their experience. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the user experience, often mentioning how recruiters genuinely listened to their needs and matched them with suitable opportunities, 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

I have had a very positive experience working with Douglas Scott. Gareth in particular has been amazing to work with. With the job market being extremely volatile, Gareth ensured that I was provided w... See more


Company details

  1. Recruitment

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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

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

92 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emily Flewitt was a great help and…

Emily Flewitt was a great help and helped me secure my dream role.

20 February 2025
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you so much for your kind words! We wish you the best of luck in your new job role.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recruitment exp. with Leah Ellson

I am extremely pleased with the support I received from Leah Ellson. She took the time to understand my preferences and career goals, providing me with a carefully curated selection of job opportunities that aligned perfectly with my expertise. Thanks to her guidance and professionalism, I was able to secure a position at a reputable law firm that suits my aspirations. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable recruitment professional.

7 February 2025
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you o much for your kind words! We wish you the best of luck in your new job role.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Aaron was great throughout the whole process. He had a good knowledge of the roles and hiring firms, and was always quick to respond. Never felt pressured or rushed into decisions, highly recommend.

10 February 2025
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you so much for your kind words! We wish you the best of luck in your new job role.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amy Turner

Amy Turner - you are an asset to Douglas Scott

I had the privilege of having Amy Turner as my recruiter, she was beyond brilliant, so friendly and helpful, with her support and guidance I received interviews in a short amount of time and I also got the jobs I interviewed for. She was professional, kind and genuinely cared to find me something that fit my preferences.

Amy, I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me.

21 January 2025
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you so much for your great review! We wish you the best of luck in your new job role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last week I started my job search by…

Last week I started my job search by connecting with Francesca Turner. I immediately received an amazing reaction to my CV and within a week I was signing my new employment contract. She was there for me every step of the journey.

31 January 2025
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you so much for your great review! We will ensure this is passed back, and we wish you the best of luck in your new job role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service, Highly Recommend!

Having used a number of different recruitment services recently, I can confidently say, Douglas Scott is up there!

Ryan McNamara provided an excellent service from the start! It was evident that Ryan had firm knowledge of the legal market, and crucially, great connections, particularly in/around the city of Manchester, which is where I was seeking to relocate to.

Ryan kept me updated throughout the process, and within a short period following submission of my CV, matched me with an opportunity which aligned perfectly with my skills, experience, & overall ambitions! An interview was facilitated promptly, and I was formally offered the position 4 days later, which I accepted with no hesitation!

I am very grateful for all of Ryan’s support and would highly recommend using Douglas Scott!

28 January 2025
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Wow... Thank you so much for your great review! We'll pass this back to Ryan, and we wish you the best of luck in your new job role! Sounds like it's perfect!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Abbie Clifford made the recruitment process so much easier for me, and kept me regularly updated throughout the entire process. I am very grateful for all of her help and would definitely recommend using Douglas Scott!

2 January 2025
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We wish you the best of luck if your new job role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rio is superb

Rio is superb!

A recruiter that actually recruits in the best interests of the firm and the candidate.

Communication is responsive and very helpful.

19 December 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you for your lovely review! We will ensure this is passed back to Rio, as we're sure she'd love to hear this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This agency and Emily are the best around

I've dealt with Emily twice now this past year and she is hands down the best recruiter I've ever dealt with.

She's professional, honest, understanding and patient and always has great opportunities and advice to give.

Highly recommend.

2 December 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Hello,

Thank you so much for your lovely words! We will ensure this is passed onto Emily, and we wish you the best of luck in your new job role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lorraine was brilliant really helpful…

Lorraine was brilliant really helpful and understanding.

19 November 2024
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Reply from Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Thank you for your lovely review! We will make sure to pass this back to Lorraine as we're sure she'd love to hear this!

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!

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