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<blockquote data-quote="kaff-my" data-source="post: 116669" data-attributes="member: 23199"><p>Thanks [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] , and thanks [USER=11127]@anxiouslawyer[/USER] for asking the question on my behalf! </p><p></p><p>To provide more context- I'm a junior dispute resolution lawyer with 3+ years PQE, currently working remotely (international arbitration) for a Singapore firm while living in the UK. I'm happy to self-fund the SQE to qualify as an English solicitor, but before making the investment, wonder if firms in London would be open to hire me for NQ positions when my QWE have been gained from other common law jurisdictions. I'd be happy to apply for and go through TCs if that makes me employable, but worry there will be time 'wasted' if I don't secure a TC in the next cycle. </p><p></p><p>I have to make this choice rather suddenly, but I am emailing legal recruitment agencies and firms to gauge interest and will make further enquiries at law fairs. If I'm self-funding, I would need to make a decision to take the SQE fairly soon, as I would take the SQE1 exams in January 2023 to qualify asap. </p><p></p><p>If chances of obtaining a NQ position in London in dispute resolution are slim to none, I would have to relocate to Singapore to continue my position as a qualified foreign lawyer there. Given that I don't quite know the market for English solicitors qualified abroad, I'm finding it difficult to make a decision. Any insights appreciated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaff-my, post: 116669, member: 23199"] Thanks [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] , and thanks [USER=11127]@anxiouslawyer[/USER] for asking the question on my behalf! To provide more context- I'm a junior dispute resolution lawyer with 3+ years PQE, currently working remotely (international arbitration) for a Singapore firm while living in the UK. I'm happy to self-fund the SQE to qualify as an English solicitor, but before making the investment, wonder if firms in London would be open to hire me for NQ positions when my QWE have been gained from other common law jurisdictions. I'd be happy to apply for and go through TCs if that makes me employable, but worry there will be time 'wasted' if I don't secure a TC in the next cycle. I have to make this choice rather suddenly, but I am emailing legal recruitment agencies and firms to gauge interest and will make further enquiries at law fairs. If I'm self-funding, I would need to make a decision to take the SQE fairly soon, as I would take the SQE1 exams in January 2023 to qualify asap. If chances of obtaining a NQ position in London in dispute resolution are slim to none, I would have to relocate to Singapore to continue my position as a qualified foreign lawyer there. Given that I don't quite know the market for English solicitors qualified abroad, I'm finding it difficult to make a decision. Any insights appreciated! [/QUOTE]
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