There have been a wealth of great opportunities abroad for British lawyers for some time now, but the number of people in the profession willing to broaden their horizons has risen noticeably in recent months. Law firms are faring better than a lot of industries in the recent economic downturn, but the overall state of the economy has given many legal professionals reason to take the first exploratory steps into a career overseas.
Is an overseas move necessarily the shrewdest? Despite some general economic uncertainty and intense media scrutiny fuelling concerns, it is important to make sure any lawyer looking to move finds a role that is suitable. That means in terms of basic salary, as well as the benefits and package that accompany it and, crucially, the opportunity to accelerate your career and find exciting and challenging work.
