LittleBluePixie

Thanks for those tips guys, much appreciated. I will check out the names above

Hi all, I am completing requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment for my profession and hope to be in a position to submit an EOI by September. The thing is, there are questions I am unsure about, no matter how many times I read the rules, search forums etc. No doubt lots of you will resonate with how trying to migrate can be a stressful dream, and a vulnerable time. As this is so important to me, I am happy to engage and pay decent money for a good lawyer, but trying to find one is like a minefield. I can't really afford to spend thousands on "initial consultations". The ones I have tried so far haven't exactly left me feeling confident. Half the time I have been enlightening them on stuff, not the other way around. Does anyone have any good recommendations/personal experiences with lawyers/firms they'd recommend? Any UK/Irish lawyers on here who hired someone to handle their migration as solicitors/barristers? Really appreciate any replies, thanks

Hi everyone, I'm hoping to make the move to Australia, with a view to settling there. Path would hopefully be: study (possibly through a study visa) to complete requirements for admission as a solicitor, apply for PR, apply for citizenship if granted PR and present for four years. As you'll be aware the steps to gain admission to practice are both time-consuming and costly, and I need clarification on some ambiguities before, if, I begin this process. In my case I have five subjects to do, and a PLT (I did not seek an assessment of practical training because I did not do this before and, although I have some experience post qualification as an NY Attorney, I feel I could do with the refresher course, make contacts etc). Have any legal people on here completed the requirements for admission through study while physically present in Australia (possibly making up two years), or doing non-award and having to fly in for exams/been facilitated to sit them at exam centers outside Australia? Any tips would be really appreciated. Furthermore, can anyone recommend a reputable MARA agent/lawyer that has solid experience in guiding legal professionals through this process? I can read the available information myself but we all know there are always little nuances/loopholes only those that specialise in specific areas know of. Please pm me if you want more info. Thanks in advance