Lol... you can’t survive doesn’t mean actual lawyers can’t. At the end of the day, you don’t try, you won’t get. If you’re happy staying in a local firm doing comfortable work then by all means - more room for those who want to do international work or work in a mnc to apply for.

In an industry with increasing limited incentive or availability to gun for equity partnership, moving to an international firm early is what will help you move up the wage ladder or gain broader exit opportunities.

Juniors and law students - don’t be afraid to network or reach out to seniors in international firms. These are the people with the real experience of applying. You can even try linkedin: many are willing to share.

Not a recruiter.