Are the rumours true that SMU Law's reputation is on a decline in Singapore?
Heard that firms, especially international firms in Singapore, are generally reluctant to take on SMU law students. Very few SMU law students are able to secure training contracts with the top JLV which offers TCs (there is only one JLV which offers TCs in Singapore at present). Could this be because SMU's (lack of) international ranking makes it less desirable to employers? Generally, the SMU novelty factor has worn off after so many years and firms are looking more at traditional indicators. |
Yeah that's the same things I'm hearing from my law friends in SMU. But to put things in perspective, there was a time when NTU did not fare well in the international rankings. But in recent years they have been on an upswing. I think international rankings are unfavorable to newer institutions (i.e. Less than 50 years old).
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Have about 4 years PQE in a big 4. Have heard many things of late. My advice to JC2 students is this. If you have a choice do law at Oxbridge, LSE or UCL, go for it. If you have to take up loans of some sort, it's worth it in the long run.
Then try to do the BCL/LLM from Oxbridge thereafter. It's not easy for local unis grad to go to international firms. That's the reality. The profession is still about branding and image. |
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Hi guys,
I am currently a final year student at one of the law schools in the UK. I'm just curious how many seniors in Part A currently are without a TC? Regards, Terence |
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