Lawyer Salary

Originally Posted by Unregistered

need to be dual qualified to work for magic circle? as a lateral transfer

I know milbank has a 1 year policy where if they do decide to hire you and if you you're only sg-qual, they require you to be admitted within 1 year of your employment. That said, they usually prefer to hire dual-quals.

It most likely is the same for other int'l firms. Many of them seem to be dual-qual. If sg-qual only, they're usually fairly new hires.

Unless they're hired in the sg entity or qflp, and are only required to advise on sg law I suppose?

Hi seniors, i’m just wondering whether it is normal/allowed for lawyers to have work phones? Like a personal phone with a personal mobile no. and a work phone with a work number. … Trying to think of ways to preserve my WLB when i start working soon 😝

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I know milbank has a 1 year policy where if they do decide to hire you and if you you're only sg-qual, they require you to be admitted within 1 year of your employment. That said, they usually prefer to hire dual-quals.

It most likely is the same for other int'l firms. Many of them seem to be dual-qual. If sg-qual only, they're usually fairly new hires.

Unless they're hired in the sg entity or qflp, and are only required to advise on sg law I suppose?

I'd also add that if you're hired into a more jurisdiction-specific area they might not need you to be dual-qualified. Eg some of the laterally hired disputes lawyers at MC firms are only Sg qualified.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi seniors, i’m just wondering whether it is normal/allowed for lawyers to have work phones? Like a personal phone with a personal mobile no. and a work phone with a work number. … Trying to think of ways to preserve my WLB when i start working soon 😝

Very normal. Not just in the legal industry but everywhere. Get a cheap Android phone with a reasonable SIM only plan.

Your sanity will thank you for it.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi seniors, i’m just wondering whether it is normal/allowed for lawyers to have work phones? Like a personal phone with a personal mobile no. and a work phone with a work number. … Trying to think of ways to preserve my WLB when i start working soon 😝

It's super common, and usually your firm (or at least the better ones) will issue you a work phone. Because there are security/confidentiality concerns with letting you to keep work emails or files on your personal devices.

curious question, do looks play a part in hiring?

Any1 know if the non-JLV MC firms pay London rates for associates?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any1 know if the non-JLV MC firms pay London rates for associates?

If you’re hired into the Sg side, you’ll get Sg rates - sometimes this is slightly more than B4 (eg CMS, pinsents). If into the UK side (usually much trickier), then typically London rates.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

curious question, do looks play a part in hiring?

Not outrightly.. but obv if you more attractive people tend to like you more so open more doors. If you not attractive then you need to be good lol.

Hi seniors, clueless Y2 student here looking at rajah and tann’s tax, trust and private client practice area. Any advice on career prospects there?