DO law graduates in Singapore have job security? I assume you are talking about NUS and SMU law graduates.


The legal industry in Singapore is not the most exciting place, yet. Singapore has been steadily building up to Asia’s Arbitration hub with very good success. While the commercial law aspects cannot be compared to NY London and even HK, Singapore still is one of only two financial centres of Asia and the regional HQ for South East Asia. This means that Capital Market, M&A, Corporate Law still have huge demand for talent. The issue is, while most aspects of Singapore Law are off limits to non-Singaporeans (and PRs), Commercial aspects of the Law (including Capital market, M&A, Corporate Law) are open to foreigners admitted to other Bar jurisdictions. It does mean more competition for these vacancies, but if you are strong enough then the 10k a month salary is always yours to grab.

Generally, I do not think NUS and SMU graduates would have problems finding job offers, unless they really screw themselves up by not studying etc. Personal opinion, I do think NUS graduates would have more opportunities as they are not ushered into a single commodity named Commercial Law also known as "the big sexy". But you can always disagree.

The most important thing is to ask your niece if she is really interested in pursing Law as her career. It is a relentless professional requiring no less than almost every weekend and many 2-3am weekdays. This lasts for the intern and trainee-ship years, plus the first 3 junior years. It may or not get better after that.

That’s what I know about the industry. I am not a lawyer, but just have friends who are.

I wish your niece all the best in her decision!

You should ask yourself what you want to do after graduating, not what are are taking at O levels. Especially if you want to go the Poly route. Remember that if you want to go on to local varsities, the diplomas allow you to go only to very specific courses and not others.


If you have decided on your future career, which can still change in your adults life, then look around and see which is the best route to take. I know that institutions have been "sexing" themselves up to attract students, but think and research properly. Not everything you see in the papers, or read on the internet, are true. These information are never customised for you.

Good luck and have fun!

Got too busy for my own good? Haha


Maybe I should WRITE a book!

Wow so many bookworms! I loved to read. Yes. LoveD. No time nowadays to do leisure reading. I think my last book was about a decade ago?


I would recommend an old title. Ghostwritten by David Mitchell. A very enchanting novel worth your reading over and over.

Spoiler alert for the wiki link below. I strongly recommend reading the book first!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostwritten

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Would like to check sentiments. Seems like many are expecting the market to be fairly ok all the way until US Presidential elections in November. Usually those in power will do their best to prop up the economy and move nice economic figures to increase chances of re-election. So the ugly side of things will start appearing after the US elections this November, hence a bad 2013. Your views?

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