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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Hello all,
I'm hoping to get some advice if possible.
I was accepted into the SMU JD program, I applied on a whim without thinking I'd get in. I am very conflicted on whether to accept or not since I don't really know if this will open doors for me in future.
I don't plan to practice law, nor do I envision living in Singapore long term.
I would, however, like to go into arbitration or legal consultancy (either in Singapore or abroad).
Am I just being incredibly silly wasting 3 years doing a JD or do you think it will be a good foundation for going into arbitration or legal consultancy?
Any viewpoints will be helpful 
Thank you. |
U might be aware already that the views here tend to be from one end of the spectrum - those who are struggling and have been unfortunate with their experience. Take the views here with a dose of scepticism.
My observation of the people in
SMU JD is that generally they know what they want and why they accepted the offer.
Can u enter arbi and legal consultancy without spending the three years? Do you have the financial means to give up 3 years of pay + 7x thousand in fees?
It is those who apply and accept on a whim that drop out of the programme shortly after realising they did not think it through well...