| Unregistered |
15-09-2020 02:14 PM |
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
(Post 145335)
Handle it like an adult.
If you are really leaving with a good reason (and there's no reason why this can't be because you think you fit better into a different firm, ofc don't be an idiot and say "I think that firm is better than yours"), be upfront about it, email the partner and cc HR, thank them for the opportunity to interview and explain why you want to withdraw from the training.
If you are leaving for very superficial reasons, lie.
Personally, I think the timelines are very unreasonable and TC withdrawals, while not common, are not rare either.
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Can't agree more. Loads of students fear the so-called "blacklist" and "inner-circle" between HRs of the various law firms but I really doubt it works that way. As someone who signed with a different firm after verbally "accepting" (but not signing) an offer at a Big 4, the key is just to make sure that you are confident in your reasons why you want to move. At the end of the day, a firm isn't going to sweat losing a prospective trainee given that the market is saturated with them. Just don't be a dick about it and brag about moving to a bigger firm or one that pays more.
I eventually moved overseas after my 6 months at the firm and the partners were incredibly understanding and kind about it, offering me advice and encouragement that the move would be beneficial + a good opportunity and asking that we stay connected etc. It is just about handling the situation properly. |
