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Originally Posted by Unregistered

How’s SUSS law lecturers like?

I'm from NUS Law myself, but know paralegals at my firm that are studying in SUSS now. From what they say, there's a lot of teething problem - the lecture content and even syllabus are finalised at the last minute. SUSS also prides itself on hiring practitioners to be lecturers, but some practitioners do not have a firm grasp of the theories and frameworks, leading to a lot of confusion amongst students. There are also complaints of opaque and arbitrary grading for assignments.

I think if you go to SUSS law, prepare to do a lot of self study. That being said, it's still a better option than most overseas universities because it's cheaper with the MOE tuition grant.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm from NUS Law myself, but know paralegals at my firm that are studying in SUSS now. From what they say, there's a lot of teething problem - the lecture content and even syllabus are finalised at the last minute. SUSS also prides itself on hiring practitioners to be lecturers, but some practitioners do not have a firm grasp of the theories and frameworks, leading to a lot of confusion amongst students. There are also complaints of opaque and arbitrary grading for assignments.

I think if you go to SUSS law, prepare to do a lot of self study. That being said, it's still a better option than most overseas universities because it's cheaper with the MOE tuition grant.

So your opinion is that academics should remain academics? And practitioners should remain practitioners. In other words, there shouldn’t be any co-mingling of academics and practitioners?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

So your opinion is that academics should remain academics? And practitioners should remain practitioners. In other words, there shouldn’t be any co-mingling of academics and practitioners?

He said "some" practitioners do not have a firm grasp of the theories and frameworks, not "all". If you can't read, then at least shut the f**k up.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

He said "some" practitioners do not have a firm grasp of the theories and frameworks, not "all". If you can't read, then at least shut the f**k up.

Why the need to be so hostile?

You sound like a lawyer

On the issue of salaries, is it true that for the shutdown, firms are reducing the salary of associates for the month of April and May?
Does this only apply to big 5?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

On the issue of salaries, is it true that for the shutdown, firms are reducing the salary of associates for the month of April and May?
Does this only apply to big 5?

Heard number 5 is reducing bonus. Not too sure about the rest.. Please share if you have heard anything else.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Heard number 5 is reducing bonus. Not too sure about the rest.. Please share if you have heard anything else.

Bonus cut is expected. What is more of a concern is the monthly salary. If cut, it’s very difficult. Would billing requirements be put on hold as well? There’s no way to hit 1,800 hours or 5-6x of base in this current climate

Just got my part b results - failed a paper. Anyone else in the same boat? Any advice how I should spend my time effectively before re-taking? Any jobs I can do etc

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just got my part b results - failed a paper. Anyone else in the same boat? Any advice how I should spend my time effectively before re-taking? Any jobs I can do etc

Thought part b released like a month ago?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thought part b released like a month ago?

results for re-sits are out today.

He means he failed the re-sit.