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Our students joined these top law firms, so can you!

We understand the need for a track record. Whether you are an individual or an organisation or even a law firm, a track record helps establish credibility. Therefore, we would like to share some of our law firm success stories with you. In May 2023 alone, 1247 of our learners secured internships, freelance gigs, and …

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The law firm boom is about to hit! Are you ready

Every international financial indicator is predicting a strong outlook for India’s economic growth. By 2030, India is expected to hit a nearly USD 10 trillion dollar GDP from USD 3 trillion and the average income of an Indian is to triple from USD 2000 to almost 6000.  This is incredible growth.  Nothing will be the …

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Making these common mistakes when applying to a law firm?

Law firms are the largest single group of employers for lawyers in India, but before we go any further, I’d like you to take a reality check of what the picture looks like in a big law firm:  Such a firm can get as many as 80,000 applications for internships per month, but has a …

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Which are India’s highest paying law firms?

There’s no polite way of saying this: young lawyers in India are struggling to earn well in today’s market.  Not having a job, or earning too little despite working very hard, are two of the biggest problems they face. As a result, almost every other law student and lawyer wants a law firm job to …

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These myths stop 97% law grads from getting law firm jobs

I’m pretty sure I don’t need to tell you this, but there’s a lot of competition out there for lawyers and law students like you. Most young lawyers dream of joining top-tier law firms, but are unable to gather the courage to take the necessary steps (a lot of people half-heartedly apply to a few …

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Aim for the UK, the time is right!

Thousands of lawyers like you immigrate to the UK every year from all across the world.  Until September 2021, overseas legal professionals had to go through the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS). However, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has since replaced QLTS, and all lawyers, whether overseas or domestic, must now clear the SQE in …

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Preparing for SQE can be your UK passport

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) for lawyers wishing to practice in England and Wales is a difficult hurdle to overcome, and requires focused preparation.  However, not only are the rewards worth the effort, but preparing for the SQE actually gives you the knowledge and insight to build an international career in several other ways. And …

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Can I qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales without visiting the UK?

The subject line of this email is borrowed from a question someone asked on Quora. And one of our learners, Vinayak, who is preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) answered it.  I am reproducing his answer almost verbatim below, since it is pretty self-explanatory.  Remember, the question is: Is it possible for me to …

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Forgot your dream? Let us remind you!

You had a great dream when you were young. You had a powerful vision of the future. You would be rich, famous, successful. You would make a difference in the world. You would be recognised for your contribution and ideas. You would travel far and wide, you would see the world, you would be a …

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Can I get remote jobs in the UK as an Indian lawyer?

At LawSikho, we have been helping hundreds of Indian lawyers to learn international legal work and serve individual clients and companies in the UK, US, Canada, Dubai, Singapore and other markets. The UK has emerged as a top destination for Indian legal talent, whether they want to work remotely from India or want to migrate …