How to Become a Lawyer in the UK

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

If you’re thinking about becoming a lawyer in the UK, you may assume that you can practise law anywhere in the United Kingdom. We so often refer to lawyers working in the UK as ‘UK lawyers’...

‘Brexit’ – How Could it Impact Foreign Lawyers and the QLTS?

Monday, June 27th, 2016

The unexpected has happened and the UK has voted to leave the European Union. This British Exit – known as ‘Brexit’ – has caused a lot of uncertainty and confusion both in the UK and around...

QLTS School to Exhibit at the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Washington D.C.

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

We are pleased to announce the attendance of QLTS School as an exhibitor at the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference, which will take place in Washington D.C. from September 18, 2016...

Why Becoming a Dual-Qualified Lawyer will Help You Advance Your Legal Career?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

Introduction As a lawyer, you are a well-trained, trusted and hardworking part of a well-regarded and prestigious profession, working in a highly competitive environment. You already know there is a...

Should a Foreign Lawyer Take the QLTS or the New York Bar Exam?

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

In one of our recent blog posts, we discussed the impact of the globalisation of business on the world of legal practice. One trend that we identified, in particular, is the need for young lawyers to...

How to Advance Your Legal Career as an International Arbitration Lawyer

Friday, July 3rd, 2015

Introduction: The Rising Demand for International Arbitration Globalisation of business has been a fact for several decades now, bringing with it vast economic opportunities. Operating a business...

Top 5 Challenges Facing Lawyers Today

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

The legal profession is a competitive one. It always has been, but these days—with rapid changes in the way we practice law—it seems to be even more so. For example, one study found that lawyer...

Multi-Jurisdictional Lawyers to Lead the Way Forward in NY

Monday, October 6th, 2014

For many years London has been a happy hunting ground for major US firms. As early as 1961 Baker & McKenzie set up shop in London, and in the intervening 53 years we have seen dozens of firms...

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Section’s 2014 Seasonal Meeting

Friday, September 19th, 2014

QLTS School is a media sponsor of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Section’s 2014 Seasonal Meeting entitled “Rebuilding the Transatlantic Marketplace: Austria and...

Are In-House Roles the New Legal Career Path of Choice?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

Lawyers have always been divided into categories: litigator vs. contract drafter; big-city vs. provincial; business vs. private client; but one of the other classic divides is becoming less rigid,...