I had an extremely poor interview experience with Avantia Law following what was described as a five-stage recruitment process. After completing the fourth stage interview, I received no update for over a week and had to contact HR myself to ask for feedback or next steps. During that call, the HR representative stated that my application “would have fallen through the cracks if you hadn’t called,” which already demonstrated a concerning lack of organisation and respect for candidates’ time. What made the situation worse was how the call was handled. While I was speaking, the HR representative abruptly ended the call mid-conversation. When I immediately called back, there was no answer and no follow-up. This felt extremely rude and dismissive, particularly given the length of the interview process and the expectation placed on candidates to remain engaged and professional throughout. Earlier in the process, the fourth-stage interview itself was also disappointing. A senior member of staff appeared disengaged for most of the call, spending the majority of the time on her laptop and not actively participating in the discussion, which came across as dismissive and unprofessional. Clear communication, basic courtesy, and respect for candidates’ time are fundamental expectations in any professional organisation. Unfortunately, this recruitment process showed poor HR coordination and raised serious concerns about the firm’s internal culture. Based on my experience, I would strongly advise candidates to proceed with caution.