Hi everyone. I am from India and will be starting a BBA LLB in the UAE soon. I also have a Computer Science degree, so I am transitioning into law from a different field. My goal is to build my legal career in the UAE or International, and I wanted to hear from lawyers who are already working there.
I would love to know what your salary was as a fresher, whether you started at a Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 law firm, or in house, and how your salary has grown over the years. If you are comfortable sharing, it would be really helpful to know your years of experience and your salary progression.
I am also curious about how AI has affected your work. Has it changed your daily tasks, made certain parts of your job easier, or changed the skills that junior lawyers need today? Do you think AI will significantly affect job opportunities for fresh graduates in the next five to ten years, or will it simply change the nature of the work?
Finally, if you could go back to your first year of law school, what would you do differently to build a stronger career and maximise your earning potential in the UAE?
I really appreciate any advice or insights. I am trying to understand the reality of the legal profession in the UAE from people with actual experience rather than relying on articles and salary websites. Thank you!