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Originally Posted by Unregistered
hi! im the op that asked about a&g -- wanted to ask the forum because the only seniors i know are just one batch above me, so they haven't gone into practice yet. i'm a girl, so unlike guys who know girls two batches above them due to ns, i don't. and i didn't get a chance to intern at the department (though, even if i interned i doubt it would be representative of practice). just thought i'd drop in on this forum to ask around if anyone has any advice/tips/general comments. |
It’s good that you’re taking steps to find out more about what you’re getting into.
1. A&G B&F is a tier 1 team and they do some of the best deals in the region. The team produces top notch work, and you will get great training. The SAs put in a lot of effort to train PTs. The assocs in the team are really lovely. Most international firms like to recruit from A&G B&F so it’s a great career launchpad.
2. Hours are excruciatingly long and it’s the worst amongst other B&F teams in SG. It’s not for the faint hearted. Deal flow is extremely high. Be prepared to juggle a lot of files.
3. The learning curve is very steep. You have to be independent to run deals and you fall behind if you don’t pick things up quickly. The partners are nicer than some batshit ones at other B4 B&F teams but can be demanding and harsh. B&F is generally a cut-throat practice area with high client interaction, tight timelines and necessitates an acute attention to detail but it also has one of the best exit options and most sought after practice areas for lateral recruitment.