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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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,…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…