What are the benefits of dual qualification in overseas jurisdiction?

As an overseas lawyer, securing this prestigious qualification will greatly enhance your professional status. Lawyers with dual qualifications will not only enhance their own career opportunities but will be able to offer more comprehensive services to their clients. After gaining dual qualification, lawyers and their firms can handle the international clients in – house rather than hiring any Foreign Council. It will also be helpful in increasing referrals to their firm, as clients will refer them to handle their cross border matters.

1. If a solicitor has held a practicing certificate for 36 months in the last 10 years and has undertaken 12 hours of management training then they can open their own law firm in England and Wales or advise their local clients on English law, while being based in their home country (subject to SRA's requirements).
2. Gaining this qualification will overseas lawyers to enjoy full rights to practice on English law and benefit from greater recognition within UK firms and organizations based overseas.
3. Lawyers can enhance their credentials in MNCs.

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