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How to survive being broke af for the first month of training until TC pay comes in?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How to survive being broke af for the first month of training until TC pay comes in?

Don't be poor? Limited local law school spots and TC 'honorarium' is supposed to filter the lower middle classes from the profession. I thought that would've been patently obvious

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How to survive being broke af for the first month of training until TC pay comes in?

Give private tuition lol. I was making $40/hour as a part time GP tutor back in 2012 during my part B. not sure what’s the rate now

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Don't be poor? Limited local law school spots and TC 'honorarium' is supposed to filter the lower middle classes from the profession. I thought that would've been patently obvious

Not sure if this type of negativity and classism is appropriate in today’s age and context, especially in response to a genuine query, but that's just me

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Not sure if this type of negativity and classism is appropriate in today’s age and context, especially in response to a genuine query, but that's just me

just you bro

Originally Posted by Unregistered

just you bro

If dregs of society like you can still scrape by in law (if you're even a lawyer), I don't think the asker will have a problem surviving and thriving past their first month in training.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If dregs of society like you can still scrape by in law (if you're even a lawyer), I don't think the asker will have a problem surviving and thriving past their first month in training.

Harsh truths are tough to swallow. The legal industry is a very small circle and having the right connections will make a huge difference to your career trajectory. If you're from a lower middle income family, first generation lawyer, or worse first generation degree holder, then be ready to work your ass off and prove yourself a useful and loyal slave while continuing to think autonomously and plan your next move quietly. If you can do that you'll survive well enough.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Harsh truths are tough to swallow. The legal industry is a very small circle and having the right connections will make a huge difference to your career trajectory. If you're from a lower middle income family, first generation lawyer, or worse first generation degree holder, then be ready to work your ass off and prove yourself a useful and loyal slave while continuing to think autonomously and plan your next move quietly. If you can do that you'll survive well enough.

This isn't a legal industry issue la. Anyone with the right connections can find it easier in any job LOL.

You're acting like poorer and less connected folks won't have it tougher in other jobs too.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This isn't a legal industry issue la. Anyone with the right connections can find it easier in any job LOL.

You're acting like poorer and less connected folks won't have it tougher in other jobs too.

In smaller circles, smaller industries, connections become more important. The legal industry in Singapore is a very small circle.

The alternative is to apply for civil service jobs.

It is still meritocratic.