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From Legal to Consulting: Looking for Guidance on Entering the Middle East Market

Hello everyone! I’m currently looking for career advice and would truly appreciate your insights.

Let me briefly introduce my background:

  • I hold both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Law (non-target schools), completed in Russia and Germany.
  • I have professional experience as a legal specialist (international trade law) and, more recently, as a business analyst and brand analyst.
  • I also completed an internship at the United Nations.

Now, I’m very interested in exploring opportunities in the consulting industry, especially in the Middle East region. I understand that we’re currently in a quieter hiring period, and that the next active recruitment season is expected to begin around September.

I have two main questions:

  1. Based on my background, what are my chances of entering the consulting market in the Middle East?
  2. Is it realistic to expect a noticeable increase in job opportunities in September compared to the summer?

Thank you very much in advance for your thoughts!

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Hi there,

I've worked with several candidates transitioning from law to consulting, so feel free to reach out for a more in-depth discussion. 

Overall, yes, former lawyers or law students are attractive to consulting firms because the field already signals a rigour of thought and high academic performance. 

However, you need to craft and tell your story in the right way, to explain why you're making this transition and why you would be qualified to do it. 

Regarding the Middle East specifically, if you don't have any connection with the place (you didn't study there, aren't from there, etc.) then chances are small that you'll pass the screening. Still, there are ways, such as ensuring you have a strong referral. 

You might find these two guides useful:

Best,
Cristian
 

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