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Originally Posted by Unregistered
1 PQE here seeking advice!
Pretty decent CV, but wholly disputes focused. Not optimistic about the future of disputes work in Singapore hence considering a jump to corporate work, with a view to going in-house some time down the road.
Understand this is a fairly commonplace career move but wanted to tap on the forum's collective wisdom on whether this is wise, what to do/not do, etc.
Many thanks in advance.
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Just do it (I moved from liti to corp as a trainee and don't regret it).
I think the only reason you'd stay in liti is if you love the practice. No point staying in liti any longer if you have decided to move. Just bear in mind that corporate work can be quite dull.
Join a B4 firm / SLB. B4 have been bleeding corp assocs to international firms, so lot's of vacancies. Bigger firms get bigger / more complex deals and offer far better exposure and training (structured and on the job training).
If you're already in a B4 firm, consider asking for an internal transfer.
Rough it out for 2+ years and then move in house or to an international firm.
M&A, banking/finance, finreg, cap markets all give you good exit options.