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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ZNadeem" data-source="post: 216432" data-attributes="member: 40237">Hi! Firstly, huge well done and congrats!A few thoughts:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Safety net vs. preference: It’s okay to think of the first offer as security, especially this early in your career. Many candidates do accept offers and later decide to move, so long as they handle it professionally.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Etiquette: If you do accept and later change your mind, the key is to withdraw promptly and respectfully once you’re sure. Candidates do this, and firms understand it happens — it’s better than ghosting or delaying unreasonably.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Risk management: Ask yourself how much risk you’re comfortable with. The first firm is a guaranteed TC now, while the second is an opportunity that could come through later but isn’t certain yet. If you’re the kind of person who’d regret missing the “safe” option, that’s valid to prioritise. If you’d regret never trying for your preferred firm, that’s also valid.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Practical tip: If you get the first offer, you don’t have to decide immediately — use the time you’re entitled to, but also use that period to prepare your strongest possible application to the second firm.</li> </ul>I’m not 100% sure how the SRA/Law Society guidance applies in your case. To be safe, I’d definitely check with your university’s careers team — they should be able to confirm exactly what protections or timelines apply to you.At the end of the day, you can only make the best decision with the information you have now. Hope this helps <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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