Estrin Saul Lawyers Perth vs IDP Education Perth

2026 comparison · Australia

Estrin Saul Lawyers Perth

📍 Perth, Australia

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1 destinationsAUD 3,000–9,000

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IDP Education Perth

📍 Perth, Australia

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Est. 19696 destinationsFree (counselling); paid IELTS testing

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IDP Education Perth

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	Estrin Saul Lawyers Perth	IDP Education Perth
Overall rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
Location	Perth, Australia	Perth, Australia
Founded	—	1969
Team size	—	10–20
Fee range	AUD 3,000–9,000	Free (counselling); paid IELTS testing
Destinations	1 countries	6 countries

Pros & cons

Estrin Saul Lawyers Perth

✓ What students love

✓Immigration law firm — can provide legal advice, not just lodgement assistance, and represent clients at AAT and Federal Court
✓4.9 Google rating across 418 reviews — outstanding reputation for a Perth CBD law firm
✓Strong expertise in WA state nomination (190/491) — important for skilled migrants targeting Western Australia
✓Handles complex matters including character issues, health waivers, and appeal proceedings

✗ Drawbacks

✗Fee range of AUD $3,000–$9,000 is higher than non-lawyer MARA agents — reflects the added legal expertise and liability coverage
✗Perth CBD location may be less convenient for clients in outer Perth suburbs or regional WA

IDP Education Perth

✓ What students love

✓World's largest student placement service — free counselling for 800+ global universities
✓Authorised IELTS test centre in Perth for both registration and test delivery
✓Strong Western Australian university network including UWA, Curtin, ECU, and Murdoch
✓Multilingual team serving Perth's large South Asian and Southeast Asian student community
✓Post-enrollment support for students already in WA including course transfers and visa queries

✗ Drawbacks

✗High volume — individual counsellors manage large student caseloads
✗Commission model may favour certain partner institutions over others
✗Service experience can feel less personal than boutique Perth agencies

Study destinations

Estrin Saul Lawyers Perth — 1 destination

Australia

IDP Education Perth — 6 destinations

AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland

Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Estrin Saul Lawyers Perth if…

Estrin Saul Lawyers Perth

Perth skilled migrants and employers who want immigration law firm expertise — particularly for WA state nomination, employer sponsorship, and complex eligibility matters

Choose IDP Education Perth if…

IDP Education Perth

International students in Perth who need free university counselling, IELTS testing, or practical advice on course transfers and post-study pathways from a globally-trusted service.

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