updated on 20 February 2018
Receiving an email informing you that your application has been unsuccessful is not a good experience but it is one you can learn from. A few months ago I had the unfortunate task of contacting applicants who had not been successful in their applications to attend the CityLawLIVE and NationalLawLIVE student conferences - this is not something I enjoy doing and I’m sure that no other recruiter does either. I understand that receiving a rejection email can be both upsetting and frustrating, but I was surprised at some of the responses I received. Below I’ve shared with you some dos and don'ts for contacting recruiters after you have received a rejection email.
A final word of warning: many firms have online application forms that allow them to keep notes about applicants and they will include details of any correspondence they have with an applicant. You may wish to apply to a firm again in the future (or indeed to CityLawLIVE or NationalLawLIVE), so don't respond in a manner that you may regret!