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How clearing SQE can help you move to the UK

You have a licence to practice law in India or any other jurisdiction. And now you want to migrate to the UK as a multi-jurisdictional lawyer.  That is not unusual. The UK is a preferred destination for skilled immigrants from across the world, thanks to its reputation as a safe, democratic and tolerant country with …

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Challenges that SQE poses, and how to overcome them

As we all now know, clearing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) administered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the first step to becoming a practicing solicitor in England and Wales.  This does not allow you to practice in UK courts as a barrister, however, which involves an entirely different process. As a solicitor, you …

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What career can Indian lawyers have in the UK?

There is no denying the fact that solicitors in England and Wales make big money, not to mention enjoy a high social status.  How big? We did the maths for you and got the numbers. Depending on their area of interest and location, here is how much qualified solicitors can make according to Prospects UK: …

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Corporate Fraud v. Independent Directors

As you may know, any business disruptions or crises have historically been followed by a rise in fraudulent practices and corporate misgovernance. And Covid-19 has been the biggest business disruptor of our times.  A recent survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP in association with the Institute of Directors (IOD) has shown how Independent Directors …

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Life-changing rewards of cracking the Advocate on Record (AoR) exam

How many lawyers in India actually achieve the dream of a Supreme Court practice as an Advocate on Record (AoR)? The exact answer, according to the Supreme Court of India, is 2,777 as of September 2021. That is the number of Advocates on Record registered with the SC currently. Remember, there are about 15 lakh …