Hi there,
I was wondering whether law firms actually check whether you have applied to them previously? I am asking because I saw that firms always ask whether you have applied to them beforehand and am wondering whether when this is indeed the case, saying yes would potentially reduce your chances?
Thank you!!
Yes - they check.
Most applicant tracking systems flag up multiple applications, using key similar information (including name), so it’s usually pretty easy to check whether someone has or not.
The question is on there as some firms will have to remove your data after a period of time and also you can ask the firm to remove your data from their database (thanks GDPR), which means the flag system is not always perfect.
Don’t lie on an application form - that is the easiest way to reduce your chances.