Lawyer Salary

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Alvin Tan is arguably one of the more illustrious NUS Law alumni in recent history to have made it big internationally

Another NUS Law alumni of equal standing who has succeeded outside law is Razer CEO Tan Min Liang. The exit options are plentiful indeed.

NUS Law alumni are indeed the ones who are exceptional and making Singaporeans proud. Major respect for these two, especially for Alvin Tan who stood out despite competing with all Caucasians in the international field. Just search for his name online and you see many videos of his spectacular work and creation. Before you comment, one video of his might be just four times your billing hour.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just read through most of the posts here. To share some insights, it does not matter what kind of law you practise, as long as you have your own book. The book determines whether you become a partner or stuck at senior associate. Many times I have seen brilliant minds being stuck at SA for so long, because they do not network to know more people and build a loyal following of clients.

I knew of a SA who used to work as an assoc in a big 4 for years but is still stuck at SA in a smaller firm because she has no book to speak off. She is just an efficient grunt who can labour for the firm but does not bring additional businesses. A community law practitioner can amass a thick book, set up own firm after years of practice, earn a substantial amount per month and still enjoy work-life balance. And small firms like these incur lesser overheads. I know a few who don't even have secretaries, so their take-home pay is comparable to big firm partners.

Unfortunately, Singaporeans have no lack of IQ but lack EQ, which is needed to build your book.

This is true.
But life without a seccy is quite terrible. Don't do this, not recommended. lol.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just read through most of the posts here. To share some insights, it does not matter what kind of law you practise, as long as you have your own book. The book determines whether you become a partner or stuck at senior associate. Many times I have seen brilliant minds being stuck at SA for so long, because they do not network to know more people and build a loyal following of clients.

I knew of a SA who used to work as an assoc in a big 4 for years but is still stuck at SA in a smaller firm because she has no book to speak off. She is just an efficient grunt who can labour for the firm but does not bring additional businesses. A community law practitioner can amass a thick book, set up own firm after years of practice, earn a substantial amount per month and still enjoy work-life balance. And small firms like these incur lesser overheads. I know a few who don't even have secretaries, so their take-home pay is comparable to big firm partners.

Unfortunately, Singaporeans have no lack of IQ but lack EQ, which is needed to build your book.

This is true.
But life without a seccy is quite terrible. Don't do this. LOL.

I know there are many from a&g that moved to international, but what about from r&t?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This is true.
But life without a seccy is quite terrible. Don't do this. LOL.

Seccies may be phased out gradually. Many partners in their new law firms have their work mobile number on their namecards. Cut out the seccy and you save $3-4k per month. Unless you are in conveyancing, then seccies are 100% necessary.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Seccies may be phased out gradually. Many partners in their new law firms have their work mobile number on their namecards. Cut out the seccy and you save $3-4k per month. Unless you are in conveyancing, then seccies are 100% necessary.

To be honest, i find seccys to be quite integral to my liti life. It's not really about picking up the phones. It's about doing the menial stuff that you cannot bill to clients. Think about things like photocopying, preparing bundles, filing stuff on elit, scheduling and taking phone calls.

Let's not mention ensuring that the office is clean. My seccy goes around once a day to disinfect our desks.

I will find it hard to get on without my seccy, but that's just my two cents.

Anyone got useless seccie? I'm sure there are good ones too.

Alternative career courtesy of the highly regarded straits times. I love to see ex-lawyers in this game

s://.straitstimes.com/life/secret-world-of-sugar-babies-not-all-sweet

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Alternative career courtesy of the highly regarded straits times. I love to see ex-lawyers in this game

s://.straitstimes.com/life/secret-world-of-sugar-babies-not-all-sweet

The sad truth is that they probably earn more than mot junior lawyers around. LOL.

Hi all, wanted to ask -

Anyone has any insights on Bird & Bird TMT?

(1) Is 2Birds pseudo international (e.g WithersKW, MLS) or actually international (e.g Baker)??? (In terms of nature of work and deal flow)

(2) How's the trainee retention rate like?

(3) any insights on firm culture and salary?

Any constructive input is appreciated. Thank you