“I am currently undertaking a training contract at a top 50 law firm outside of the City. As I speak Mandarin, I could be a good asset for an international firm looking to expand into the China market, but I’m wondering if I have restricted myself in my career options, especially since my current firm is not a massive player in the corporate/commercial market.
“Coupled with this, a clause in my TC restricts me from leaving until after one year post-qualification, and if I spend that year practising in something unrelated to corporate/commercial work, I am worried that I will not be able to make a switch at all.
