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Exposure to high-quality work in environments that develop adaptable and commercially savvy lawyers has made this a fertile hunting ground for the international elite. So, I think we can all agree, Scotland has a great deal to offer! But if one day you decide to look further afield, you’ll be pleased to hear that Scottish legal talent is now in demand the world over. Meanwhile, the largest independent firms namely, Shepherd and Wedderburn, Brodies and Burness Paull and primary domestic firms Morton Fraser, Anderson Strathern, Harper Macleod and Dickson Minto continue to flourish. This is fuelling an influx of international heavyweights with the likes of CMS, Pinsent Masons, Addleshaw Goddard and Dentons’ entering the market through the takeover of some of Scotland’s leading law firms. In recent years the Scottish legal market has metamorphosed - Sectors such as food and drink, real estate, energy, infrastructure, finance and technology are generating substantial amounts of premium-quality work. You’re likely to be working with a closer-knit team, meaning technical exposure and personable skills tend to be more advanced earlier on – this is recognised.

Due to the size of the firms, the hierarchy is often less steep. The quality of work in Scotland is top tier.Not to mention some of the most generous paid holiday entitlement.

If a good quality of work/life balance is high up on your agenda, Scotland has highly regulated, good working practices to safeguard employees.

Some of the best things in the world originated from Scotland… Golf, Shortbread, flushing toilets, Gin & Tonic….

It’s the perfect place to inhabit - with 7 cities, 2 National parks, 45 National nature reserves, 600+ square miles of freshwater lakes and some of the most alluring beaches in the UK Scotland falls nothing short of spectacular.

Edinburgh made the top 20 most desirable places to live in the world, the only city in the UK to feature on the list!.

Housing and living costs are substantially lower in Scotland, weekly household costs can be 20% lower than in London and 10% cheaper than the rest of the UK.

Joking apart, Scotland certainly has a big heart and whilst the early morning bustle in the concrete jungle might be grinding you down I can think of many reasons that will make you consider moving closer to the highlands - quicker than you can say Ben Nevis!

In the words of Billy Connolly " There are two seasons in Scotland: June and Winter." But don’t let that dampen your ideas on making the move (or staying put).