Discover how BARBRI empowers your career aspirations, providing pathways to qualification and valuable insights into international legal careers. Hear from a successful UAE alumni who navigated the dual qualification process and learn about her journey.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the pathways and requirements for dual qualification.
- Gain insights into the skills and techniques essential for a successful international legal career.
- Learn how BARBRI supports your career development at every step.
Speakers
Having operated in various professional development organisations across the legal sector for over two decades, Robert joined BARBRI in 2015 as international director, moving into his current head of employability and engagement role in January 2023. Here, he is aiding individual candidates on their journey to qualification through the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
Robert proactively supports aspiring lawyers from school age through to gaining Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) and practice-ready skills. With QWE an essential consideration for aspiring solicitors looking to qualify in England and Wales, he is creating innovative partnerships across the industry to help pave clear, accessible routes to qualification in conjunction with BARBRI’s SQE Prep courses.
Clementine is a Legal Counsel at DMCC with nearly eight years’ experience in the legal sector, primarily within the Middle East. She holds a Bachelor's in Civil Law and a LLM in International Business Law, and two University Diplomas in American Law and Asian Law, with a particular focus on Chinese and Japanese Law.
Clementine’s focus lies in Corporate Law, encompassing commodities and commercial legal realms. She has a comprehensive understanding of litigation processes and resolutions in the UAE and the DIFC, actively participating in multiple litigations and alternative dispute resolution cases.
In September 2023, she achieved a significant milestone by qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales, after having successfully completing the SQE1 and SQE2 BARBRI preparation courses and exams.
Mayumi is an experienced Global business development manager in the education industry. With a 17-year track record in various international sales roles, she frames tailored solutions for each student and organisation, delivering high satisfaction rates. As a former international student herself, Mayumi understands regional challenges and really enjoys supporting students today.
