Lawyer Salary

Originally Posted by Unregistered

But my one month of salary from the one month notice is less than the bar fees? Especially since no front load bonus while serving notice right?

Your HR will ask you to pay it back directly. Otherwise you will owe it as a debt to the firm and interest will be charged -> check your firm's employment policy. I have heard of cases where the partner will be nice and waive the amount. It differs from firm to firm. But I doubt it will happen where you're leaving right after call. That's basically just rejecting retention.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

yes, it's supposed to be full time. but since i haven't started yet i don't know if there'll actually be enough work to occupy me for 8 hours a day. it doesn't seem like that kind of job but i guess i can't really tell at this point.

i think i'll sit on it for a few more days before deciding since i'm not exactly the most disciplined person. thanks for your input - i do like to be quite thorough about my readings (most of the time) so that's definitely something to consider

Yeah you should think about it carefully. Also starting at this point seems kind of late... There's less than 3 months to the exams and you will obviously need more time in november.

general litigation or restructuring insolvency in a big 4 firm?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

general litigation or restructuring insolvency in a big 4 firm?

I really hate these I'm lazy pls plan my career for me people.

Originally Posted by KCL Law God

I am a Hardvard Masters and at an intl firm. Too bad for you NUS kids

I know I shouldn’t feed the troll but honestly feel that doing up an American J.D. (Harvard or not) is an utter waste of time and cash unless of course you’re on a full ride scholarship but still, spending 4 + 3 years just for a law degree seemed irrational in my opinion.

Also please don’t feed me with the prestige crap cuz an Oxbridge law degree gives you the same effect at a fraction of what you would spend in total for any American J.D.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I know I shouldn’t feed the troll but honestly feel that doing up an American J.D. (Harvard or not) is an utter waste of time and cash unless of course you’re on a full ride scholarship but still, spending 4 + 3 years just for a law degree seemed irrational in my opinion.

Also please don’t feed me with the prestige crap cuz an Oxbridge law degree gives you the same effect at a fraction of what you would spend in total for any American J.D.

If you're working in Singapore, sure. Fully agreed.

But if you're comparing their respective markets, the amounts you get from being a law firm parter in New York or Chicago shits all over the London MC firms. I would do it if I was a girl -> the 7 years coupled with NS is way too long, but I would totally do it if I could get it done by 26.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Your HR will ask you to pay it back directly. Otherwise you will owe it as a debt to the firm and interest will be charged -> check your firm's employment policy. I have heard of cases where the partner will be nice and waive the amount. It differs from firm to firm. But I doubt it will happen where you're leaving right after call. That's basically just rejecting retention.

okay thank you for the information! Was thinking of quitting anytime in the next few months...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Most firms are taking precautions in case things get worse. The drop in pay is not surprising.
I heard one big4 is retrenching and other haven't been quick to offer retentions. Hearsay tho - others who know, pls share.

Hi can anyone share how retention usually is in the Corp departments of Big 4 + Baker? Which one has the safest retention rates/which ones want to drop-kick you out asap

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Most firms are taking precautions in case things get worse. The drop in pay is not surprising.
I heard one big4 is retrenching and other haven't been quick to offer retentions. Hearsay tho - others who know, pls share.

OP pls provide specifics. Obviously, "one big4" isn't helpful and doesn't add any value. Tks.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

OP pls provide specifics. Obviously, "one big4" isn't helpful and doesn't add any value. Tks.

Stop it la you must be the same poster asking for NQs to post firm name and starting pay. IMH forgot to password lock the wifi is it knn