Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hmm, to be honest, NUS JD is a good option if you get a First Class Honours or you get a 2.1 and have around 2 years PQE. You likely won't get white shoe without a first as a newly qualified lawyer, but the rest are fair game after 2 PQE at a reputable firm. You'll get white shoe never without a First Class Honours unless you came from the Magic Circle.

For better prospects I would suggest you try the US schools as you will have the option of working in the States and then transfer to SG laterally or apply to SG directly.

The White Shoes are typically but not invariably more 'elitist' than the Magic Circle. They hire from the Magic Circle, though.