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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 …

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Roadmap to become an Independent Director

At LawSikho, we have a formula for success: Capability + Credibility/ track record + Outreach = Success in anything! Most people remain stuck at the knowledge level, and assume the rest of it will happen automatically over time. A lot of people do not even develop the relevant skills, which is very damaging.  Here are …

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How do companies go about appointing independent directors?

Today, let us start by understanding the time when an independent director (ID) is required to be appointed.  Most public companies appoint independent directors ahead of their IPOs, or if they have reached the INR 10 crore paid-up capital/INR 100 crore turnover/ INR 50 crore debt threshold  Companies may also need to appoint new independent …

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Do I have enough experience to qualify as an Independent Director?

After reading my previous emails, at this stage you are probably wondering whether you have enough experience to become an independent director. And why would anyone appoint you as such?  Both are good questions. But here are a few things to consider.  First, there is a huge scarcity of independent directors (IDs) already in India. …

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What are the benefits of becoming an Independent Director?

To answer the question in the subject line: The biggest benefits are, of course, money, prestige, and fame. I’ll tell you more about each of these. But let us start with the earnings.  The first thing you need to understand is that being an independent director is a part-time gig. You don’t get a salary; …