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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 …

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Meet our Canada success stories!

We are going to share the success stories of our learners who have actually migrated to Canada following their stints with us. Success stories like: Chaitali Bagai (LawSikho, March 2021), a 2021 graduate of Jyoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University Jaipur, started doing remote freelance work for international clients, earned more than USD 700 on Upwork alone, …

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As a lawyer, avoid these mistakes if you want to move to Canada

What do Indian lawyers normally do if they want to get a job in Canada? And what are the common mistakes they make? Let’s discuss those in this email. The PR or permanent residency blunder: They apply for a PR putting in a lot of effort and money, are granted one, and land up in …

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Can you immigrate to Canada without a job offer?

There are many lawyers just like you immigrating to Canada every year. With the right approach and legal skills, Canada wants you! Lawyers are in demand across Canada, and you may be able to secure a Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) visa with or without a job offer. If you are a lawyer and have been …

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Trying to go abroad as a lawyer? Don’t make the mistakes I did!

Today, I want to begin with a short personal anecdote.  The first time that I went abroad was in October 2008. It had always been my mother’s dream that I would go abroad. I was in my second year of law school when an opportunity presented itself. We had submitted a paper to an international …

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Does it make sense to relocate to Canada as a lawyer?

Every year, Canada increases its annual immigrant intake, with plans to allow 1.2 million (12 lakh) newcomers into the country over the next two years until 2025. Its steady economic growth and easy immigration process have made Canada an ideal destination for immigrants looking to permanently settle abroad. Canada also offers top-notch job opportunities, a …

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Opportunities and threats: next 10 years of legal profession will not be business as usual

I had a chance this morning to reflect on my 18 year journey in the world of law. What fundamental changes have taken place in the Indian legal industry since I decided to study law in 2005? Let me share 10 – 6 not so good for lawyers, and 4 amazing trends that are turning …

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The remote work you can get as an Indian lawyer if you learn US real estate law

Before 2020, office meant a small cubicle or probably a large partitioned area, where you sat in front of a computer and worked.  After 2020, your workspace could be literally anywhere – your living room, the corner cafe, or even perhaps your hotel room. Welcome to the remote work revolution, which has dramatically changed our …

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Which jobs in real estate law pay the most?

Given the ever-increasing demand for residential and corporate real estate, the real estate market in India is expected to grow to INR 65,000 crore by 2040, from INR 12,000 crore in 2019. The U.S. real estate market is estimated to be worth USD 5.85 trillion by 2030, while the global real estate market is valued …

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Announcement : LawSikho and ASAP Kerala collaborate to upskill students and professionals in Kerala

LawSikho and Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala have recently joined hands to offer legal courses to the students and professionals of the State of Kerala. Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala is a Government of Kerala company that focuses on imparting skills to students and the general population, to enhance their employability. The company …