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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Baker
CC
Big 4 Law Firm
Rodyk, Withers
Other FLAs / JVs. No, getting a TC at a FLA / JV is not going to put you into Baker/CC territory so stop acting
Mid-sized SLPs
Small SLPs

But how about the linklaters and HSF offices in Singapore? I’m wondering why do the international firms have so little presence in SG as compared to other Asian cities like Hong Kong or even Tokyo?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

My experience is that FLAs are generally more selective (close to Big 4); they also hire far less trainees

The hiring by connections point is very true, but I think it applies to all firms

Untrue on point #1. Rodyk, KW, etc not as selective as B4. Same goes for knockoffs. Only exception is if you're applying to do ONLY international work with SG work to fulfil ptc.

Put retention aside. How much do these firms pay ptcs compared to the 2K at b4

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I graduated from a local uni. I have been studying hard, not travelling for any exchange programs, only to be trained at a mid sized firm and I have not been retained.

I know I have problems finding an associate position. Now, I envy those party goers/travel lust in law school who also studied and enjoyed themselves. I know of a lot of people who went overseas and had fun but still managed to get retained in big fours/int firms, maybe employers like them. Maybe they are got more worldly and street smart from having different experiences. I don’t know.

I just feel that no matter how much I study I still can’t beat those party goers/wanderlusts. Why is life unfair.

Hello. Unfortunately, much of the skillset that's useful in the market place isn't taught in school and can't be gained by mugging. And it's not just wordly-wise and streetsmarts. It's so many other things.

Plus, mugging is something that prepares you for exams... Which only tests one part of what legal work requires you to be good at..

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Untrue on point #1. Rodyk, KW, etc not as selective as B4. Same goes for knockoffs. Only exception is if you're applying to do ONLY international work with SG work to fulfil ptc.

Put retention aside. How much do these firms pay ptcs compared to the 2K at b4

I'm at a FLA and receiving 2K. There's another FLA paying 2.5K

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Baker
CC
Big 4 Law Firm
Rodyk, Withers
Other FLAs / JVs. No, getting a TC at a FLA / JV is not going to put you into Baker/CC territory so stop acting
Mid-sized SLPs
Small SLPs

Sounds about right

I'm under a government bonded scholarship; having trouble finding TCs...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm under a government bonded scholarship; having trouble finding TCs...

Makes sense. Firms hire trainees with a view to retain them. If you cannot be retained, why hire you?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm at a FLA and receiving 2K. There's another FLA paying 2.5K

The market rate for MOST FLAs is less than 2. Good that your FLA is actually matching B4

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Sounds about right

How come CC is below Baker?

Cc
Baker
Big 4 Law Firm
Rodyk, Withers
Other FLAs / JVs. No, getting a TC at a FLA / JV is not going to put you into Baker/CC territory so stop acting
Mid-sized SLPs
Small SLPs