Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167331)

Your impression is wrong.

I am telling OP to narrow his query and be more specific. He did not identify which category of firm (small/mid/big). It is extremely difficult to answer a vague query.

The fact that people know each other is a non-starter. Is he asking in general? In general, no, he is not going to get retained. COVID-19. Jobs are shrinking.

If it is SPECIFIC. Yes, odds are he will get retained at some firms and some practice areas.

You're at an international tie-up? No, you're not retained, the global outlook is bad. Mid size SG? Depends. Small? Depends. Big 4? Probably.

Corp? No. Liti? Probably, but also depends on the area. The following practice areas are likely to retain: Restructuring and insolvency. Banking. Crime. Family law.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167297)

Rlly? R&T is akin to a big Chinatown firm? Are you even familiar with the local legal industry?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167323)

how to increase chance of retention apart from doing your work well

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167340)

Sleep with your boss.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167336)

why do trainees (especially) feel so jaded

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167343)

not a trainee but i think uncertainty over retention contributes to stress

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167334)

Yup. R&t can’t compare with A&g or Wongp. Having new offices doesn’t make you a good law firm. Their indo office is great though.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 167345)

Dude, among the local firms, they rank just behind A&G and WongP for corporate and they are the undisputed litigation and arbitration powerhouse among the big4...