Romanian-born Ligia Bob made the most of her holiday to England four years ago, eventually landing an assistant solicitor role at Sydney Mitchell. Rose Orlik reports

In a world steeped in suits and tradition, Ligia Bob (pictured) cuts an unusual figure. A 33-year-old Romanian lawyer, she came to England on holiday four years ago. Within 18 months she had near-perfect English, a paralegal job and a date for her first Law Society conversion exam.