Practice areas best for moving out of London

Camlincote123

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Hi there! I'm starting a TC soon at a MC, but have been thinking a lot about future options and how to best keep possibilities open in the future. I've always liked the idea of moving outside of London to the regions (in particular Bristol area) before starting a family, and was wondering if anyone had any insight into what practice areas were in highest demand by regional firms? I was assuming real estate construction and maybe corporate? Any insight would be appreciated. Much love x
 

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Hi there! I'm starting a TC soon at a MC, but have been thinking a lot about future options and how to best keep possibilities open in the future. I've always liked the idea of moving outside of London to the regions (in particular Bristol area) before starting a family, and was wondering if anyone had any insight into what practice areas were in highest demand by regional firms? I was assuming real estate construction and maybe corporate? Any insight would be appreciated. Much love x
It will very much depend on the region. This article on Bristol may help:


From my understanding it might be more of an sector focus rather than particular practice areas. I reckon a diverse seat range across a TC at a MC firm would give you a good basis to move to most firms/practice areas in the region.

Unless you were going into something seen as very international (eg like International Arbitration), I’d suggest just finding the law you want to practice rather than trying to do something to fit into a potential future career aim. Otherwise you could just end up doing something you hate.

A broad TC seat range, and a focus on client secondments rather than international secondments might be helpful up though.
 

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