When law graduates list 'travel' among their career expectations they're not talking about clients in Clerkenwell. And you only have to count the accents and sun tans in the City to be aware of the recent influx of Australians. The majority of those placed are people who have already been to Australia and liked what they've seen, or people who have always heard it's great and want the opportunity to find out for themselves. Naturally', she adds, 'UK lawyers have to expect a cut in salary, but the cost of living is cheaper in Australia.
Visas are bigger problem for sun seeking solicitors.
Originally established in Sydney, Learned Friends opened its London office two years ago in response to the demand for the recruitment of lawyers internationally, especially Australian lawyers. The experience they gain in London is second to none. They also see it as a chance to make good money, and it's certainly the right time to send sterling home. Again, they tend to have 3-5 years PQE, and they're popular with the UK firms because they come on four year permits and don't expect partnership. Andrew Johnson, who has just been placed here by Learned Friends, grew up on the Gold Coast and went to University in Brisbane.