I always hear people saying that it's easier to get first class in uk universities, etc. I think this is very untrue. In uk, you are competing with the British students who are naturally very competent to get a place at law school. You're in a foreign country, and you have to survive on your own for 3 years. It's not easy psychologically. Most people, if they study hard, will end up with a 2:1 - that's true. But to get a first class in law from any uk universities require raw talent, hard work and genuine capability.

Secondly, the proportion of trainees for overseas law grads to local grads is skewed right now. There are more local grads training in bigger firms for every overseas grad. If you don't believe, go and do your research on this. In some firms, overseas grads are nowhere to be found.

Thirdly, Oxbridge law grads regardless of whether it is a phd, bcl/masters or BA are always in demand whether they choose a legal career or not later on. All will eventually become a consultant/partner at some major law firms. Again, do your research. It's very easy with the Internet.

Finally, whether you should do law or not. Yes, law trains the mind. The knowledge in law school will not help in a legal career. The only thing that will help in a legal career is the ability to learn things quickly. If you need to go overseas for whatever reasons, choose Oxbridge, or LSE/UCL. The rest of the universities will eventually be removed as Singapore develops its own legal system. How many years from now? Probably one decade.

Law is not as glamorous as it seems. The hours are long, it's not exaggeration. Saturdays are also part of the deal. You will find that eventually you have no time for anyone. It's like that. Ultimately, many individuals live broken lives. That's the sacrifice you have to make.