Working abroad is a great way to experience a different culture and enhance your CV – but make sure you do your homework before jetting off, says Alison Burgin

There have been some great opportunities abroad for British legal professionals for a while now, but the number of lawyers who are willing to broaden their horizons has risen noticeably in recent months. Law firms are faring better than a lot of industries in the downturn, but the overall state of the economy has given many reason to take the first exploratory steps into a career overseas.