Lawyer Salary - Page 1075 - Salary.sg Forums
Salary.sg Forums  

Go Back   Salary.sg Forums > The Salary.sg Discussion Forums: > Income and Jobs

Income and Jobs Discuss jobs, career options and of course salaries




Lawyer Salary

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #10741 (permalink)  
Old 16-04-2021, 11:03 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
How much do patent attorneys make in Singapore? I’m thinking of pursuing a double degree in science and law.
Starting pay is 16k

Reply With Quote
  #10742 (permalink)  
Old 16-04-2021, 11:11 PM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
How much do patent attorneys make in Singapore? I’m thinking of pursuing a double degree in science and law.
There are many paths in the Patents field.

You don't actually need a law degree to be a patent attorney (under the Singapore regime, formally called a "registered patent agent").

In fact, an LLB will only be a distraction. If you want to do hard science IP and patents prosecution, just go for a full fledged science background, up to advanced Masters or PhD lvl. You'll then need to take the Grad Dip IP (old GCIP) course which will teach you all you need to know about IP law, and pass the Patent Agent Qualifying Exams. Then you can be registered after training.

The value proposition of a lawyer who is also a registered patent agent is that you're supposedly the "bridge" between the more technical science-background PAs, and the "lawyer" side of the value chain. But if your interest lies more in science, just ditch the LLB part entirely and don't waste time with a Double Degree, cos you'll prolly be locked out of MSc or MEng degrees due to lack of depth.

If you want to be a scientist working in the patents field, get a PhD in whatever scientific track interests you and don't bother about the patent agent track. You can get a patent scientist job at an IP firm doing pure patent drafting, and leave the prosecutions part to the lawyers-cum-registered agents.

If you just want to be a vanilla IP lawyer, then take the LLB and all the various IP modules but chances are you aren't going to have much value without a hard science background



Primary School English Grammar and Vocabulary Drills
Primary School English Grammar and Vocabulary Drills


SG Bus Timing App
SG Bus Timing App - the best bus app - available on iOS and Android


Bursa Stocks Android App - check share prices
Bursa Stocks [Android] App - check latest share prices on the go


SGX Stocks Android App - check share prices
SGX Stocks [Android] App - check latest share prices on the go


SGX Stocks for iPad - check latest Singapore share prices
SGX Stocks [iPad] app
| SGX Stocks [iPhone] app
Reply With Quote
  #10743 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 12:49 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Genuinely intrigued by all this shade being thrown at foreign unis (and the fact that only oxbridge and ivy league appeared to be spared). Why does everyone in Sgp seem to think NUS law is the gold standard? Doubt most ppl attending KCL even know NUS exists but the converse clearly isn't true.

Fact is, if you want a job at any of the highest paying/largest/MC/WS intl firms, you're more likely to get them with a KCL degree than an NUS degree - no one in the industry outside of Singapore really cares about (perceived) academic rigour...

From another London uni so probs will get judged by y'all too but am at one of the highest paying NY WS firms in London can truthfully say i couldn't care less.

Reply With Quote
  #10744 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 01:05 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Genuinely intrigued by all this shade being thrown at foreign unis (and the fact that only oxbridge and ivy league appeared to be spared). Why does everyone in Sgp seem to think NUS law is the gold standard? Doubt most ppl attending KCL even know NUS exists but the converse clearly isn't true.

Fact is, if you want a job at any of the highest paying/largest/MC/WS intl firms, you're more likely to get them with a KCL degree than an NUS degree - no one in the industry outside of Singapore really cares about (perceived) academic rigour...

From another London uni so probs will get judged by y'all too but am at one of the highest paying NY WS firms in London can truthfully say i couldn't care less.
You’re great! But I just wanted to check how’s the hours like?
Genuinely interested to know
Reply With Quote
  #10745 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 01:23 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
You’re great! But I just wanted to check how’s the hours like?
Genuinely interested to know
V up and down and based on department so experiences vary. K&E commonly thought to the be worse but query how much of that is just rumour/generalisations. Expect at least 1700 annualised and above, but I've done 50% of that in the last 3 months and then billed just 20 hours this week (I'm in leveraged finance). Some peeps in the restructuring team have gone over 3000 hours during Covid and those in tax/IP/reg might do around 1500. We all get paid the same at junior levels though so don't buy into the glamour/prestige **** and think corporate/M&A is where its all at. Do what you like and not what others think is cool.

What that also means is that hours in a US firm isn't too far from MC (in London at least) and likely better than Singapore.

More to the point - don't wear your hours like a badge of honour. Beasting 3ams every day doesn't make you better than anyone else and looking down on those that do (or want) 9-5s basically helps your bosses justify working you to the bone. No shame in looking for work life balance and hopefully your firm thinks the same too.
Reply With Quote
  #10746 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 01:30 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Genuinely intrigued by all this shade being thrown at foreign unis (and the fact that only oxbridge and ivy league appeared to be spared). Why does everyone in Sgp seem to think NUS law is the gold standard? Doubt most ppl attending KCL even know NUS exists but the converse clearly isn't true.

Fact is, if you want a job at any of the highest paying/largest/MC/WS intl firms, you're more likely to get them with a KCL degree than an NUS degree - no one in the industry outside of Singapore really cares about (perceived) academic rigour...

From another London uni so probs will get judged by y'all too but am at one of the highest paying NY WS firms in London can truthfully say i couldn't care less.
LOL hi dude. Long time no see. Yes, this forum is a shitshow and I couldn't care less too.
Reply With Quote

  #10747 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 08:16 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Genuinely intrigued by all this shade being thrown at foreign unis (and the fact that only oxbridge and ivy league appeared to be spared). Why does everyone in Sgp seem to think NUS law is the gold standard? Doubt most ppl attending KCL even know NUS exists but the converse clearly isn't true.

Fact is, if you want a job at any of the highest paying/largest/MC/WS intl firms, you're more likely to get them with a KCL degree than an NUS degree - no one in the industry outside of Singapore really cares about (perceived) academic rigour...

From another London uni so probs will get judged by y'all too but am at one of the highest paying NY WS firms in London can truthfully say i couldn't care less.
Whole life brainwashed by govt, parents and friends to get good grades and fit into the mould. NUS/NTU is the be all and end all. Basically, frogs in an extremely small well.

Be glad most of the society are filled with people like this and the fact that they will never change. Your growth outside of SG will not be hindered and you’ll get the best of both worlds.
Reply With Quote
  #10748 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 09:25 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Lol what's happening nobody was even saying anything about foreign unis and suddenly this guy comes in here and starts faking a conversation between himself. "Long time no see" when both accounts are Unregistered LOL

You just demonstrated that KCL is better than NUS at least in having an inferiority complex LOL
Reply With Quote
  #10749 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 10:29 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
Lol what's happening nobody was even saying anything about foreign unis and suddenly this guy comes in here and starts faking a conversation between himself. "Long time no see" when both accounts are Unregistered LOL

You just demonstrated that KCL is better than NUS at least in having an inferiority complex LOL
Good one. U must be a ceca or a patent agent
Reply With Quote
  #10750 (permalink)  
Old 17-04-2021, 11:49 AM
Unregistered
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

what do you guys think of the parti liyani case, specifically the conduct and performance of the prosecution?
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
advocate, law, lawyer, legal, solicitor

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
From Lawyer Insider: Life is Glamorous but Unsatisfying Salary.sg Income and Jobs 31 15-01-2018 12:40 PM

» 30 Recent Threads
Queries about Cpib application ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,430 Replies, 985,332 Views
Civil Svc/ Statboard - Typical... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
7,012 Replies, 4,281,911 Views
Q: Big4 - Yearly salary increment ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
20,907 Replies, 6,192,967 Views
Lawyer Salary ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
21,799 Replies, 11,470,860 Views
GovTech ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
6,964 Replies, 2,919,142 Views
merit increment in civil service ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
288 Replies, 339,794 Views
Compare civil service salary ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
16,710 Replies, 13,570,646 Views
Career as Teacher ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
12,181 Replies, 7,700,540 Views
NTU (non-faculty) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
193 Replies, 250,486 Views
NUS (National University of... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
349 Replies, 380,878 Views
How is life as a doctor in... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
8,507 Replies, 3,923,072 Views
MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
6,384 Replies, 5,210,856 Views
LTA (Land Transport Authority) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,059 Replies, 581,497 Views
DSTA (under Mindef) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,776 Replies, 1,628,749 Views
OKX SuperNova Graduate Program ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
249 Replies, 142,369 Views
How much are you earning per annum? ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
14,459 Replies, 6,969,356 Views
Civil Service Performance Bonus ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
5,521 Replies, 5,186,980 Views
HSBC Bank ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
68 Replies, 130,572 Views
HTX (Home Team Science and... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,061 Replies, 568,809 Views
Work culture in IHiS ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
860 Replies, 657,003 Views
Hospital (Private or Public)... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,296 Replies, 615,821 Views
ST Electronics ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
4,075 Replies, 1,838,450 Views
Like, share and subscribe
0 Replies, 116 Views
Civil Servant Year-End Bonus
7 Replies, 1,244 Views
Roles in accenture singapore ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
8,364 Replies, 2,788,176 Views
ITE (lecturer) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
297 Replies, 438,088 Views
CSA (Cyber Security Agency) ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
1,051 Replies, 639,763 Views
Job Application with MOE... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
531 Replies, 717,194 Views
MAS for Mid Career Professionals ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
2,543 Replies, 1,301,845 Views
Factual Local Bank Salaries - DBS... ( 1 2 3... Last Page)
2,013 Replies, 1,718,751 Views
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2



All times are GMT +8. The time now is 04:08 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2