Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150379)

but can get a lot of free sex here

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150376)

Honestly, my best advice is to stay in Toronto, the working hours in Singapore are crazy and the pay is not commensurate with international standards (the only good thing is lower tax).

For first year assocs in the local Big4, I'll just ballpark it at 6k (but Wongp recently cut salaries). For first years at half-internationals (like Baker), you can expect 7.5k. For the Clifford Chance type firms you'll generally need to do their UK TC (trainee pay is high though), or get a PQE cut, but I am not sure about lateral-ing in for a Canadian lawyer (but I actually assume it's easier than for a SG lawyer).

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150410)

Thank you very much for the advice and honest response.

What is the expected billable hour target per annum for an associate at an international firm? How about Local Big 4?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150413)

1000 for international law firm. 2500 for big 4

Originally Posted by TorontoLaw (Post 150416)

International firms have lower billable hours than Local Big 4? Does the 2500 also include non-billable hours?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150413)

1000 for international law firm. 2500 for big 4

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150420)

This is nonsense. Local big4, UK and global firms (e.g. bakers) usually have a target of around 1.8k - 2k PA (i.e. 7.5-8h/d). US firms might have a higher target but also pay way more. Targets don't always determine your hours though - that entirely depends on your team. My team doesn't work overly long hours (think 8-9pm on average) despite a 2k target, while I've heard of others (especially in local firms) working past midnight regularly despite a lower target.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 150247)

I think it's beneficial for us to know whether the recruiters who approach us just need warm bodies or are able to view things from our perspective. We are the clients after all. To this end, it would be great to able to differentiate the good from the bad. Here's my little contribution to the list.

I can corroborate OP's account of Dhvani Doshi - very elusive, opaque, and ghosts. Don't waste our time brah.

New to the list - Sophie Chen and her posse from Daode Search - extremely unprofessional in terms of approach and follow-up. Work on your grammar brah.

Last but certainly the worst I've come across so far - Elly Lailee from ANSA. Jezuz H Christ where to start? Starts digging / stirring **** about your firm / team on the first call, asks for your comp in hard numbers, and has no leads for you. Absolute shocker. Be very wary - comes across as the kind to throw you under the bus. You can sense the toxicity from this one. Anyone with similar experiences? Would be great to hear.