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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

Before we get into the topic for today’s mail, let’s take a quick minute to discuss who is eligible to become an independent director (ID).  Section 149(6) of the Companies Act 2013 states that an independent director  Must be a person of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience  Must not, either on his/her own …

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 …