“I am from South Africa, and I have practised as an employment and property lawyer for seven years. Last year I completed my QLTT and was admitted as a solicitor in November. However, I have been struggling to get work as a solicitor in the UK. The main response is normally that I do not have the relevant UK experience. But how am I supposed to get the necessary experience if no firm is willing to give me a chance?”

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