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Australian lawyers are now so well embedded in the UK legal market that - provided you have your own visa and are on the ground in London - you will be considered alongside UK candidates, even…
Australian lawyers are now so well embedded in the UK legal market that - provided you have your own visa and are on the ground in London - you will be considered alongside UK candidates, even in this market.
In-house roles have also dropped off, particularly in the finance sector, and the competition for those roles is tough because UK experience is clearly preferred. That said, in-house commercial, TMT and insurance roles are still going to Australians who can start immediately, particularly on contract. The government sector is still recruiting and will look at Australian lawyers.
In terms of your CV, ensure that your academics are explained where necessary and state where your firm fits into the Australian market.
Our feeling is that the market is starting to improve, albeit slowly. Firms may have culled excessively to keep utilisation rates high, so next year should see an increase in opportunities for Australian lawyers with experience of more than three years.
- Peter Buck, senior consultant from FirstCounsel
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