“Do international firms prefer overseas graduates over local graduates?” A look at the July moves – where all the movers studied at the Singapore local universities – would seem to dispel this notion. However, there are some underlying reasons why such a belief exists...

“Should I pursue the UK or US Bar so that I can move more easily to an international firm?” While holding a foreign Bar may give you an edge, this is seldom a strict ask from Singapore-based international firms. As seen in the June moves, only two (out of five)...

“Is it possible to move directly to an international firm if I am not from a Big Four firm?” While the ‘brand name’ of a firm holds some sway, another factor to consider is how common or specialized the relevant practice area is. For general B&F, M&A, capital...

“Are there more opportunities available to corporate lawyers compared to disputes lawyers?” A reader of our monthly moves report may notice that this seems to be so, with April being no exception. While this could simply be down to numbers (i.e. there being more...

“An international firm is looking for a M&A/Funds/B&F lawyer at your PQE level”. Beyond the one-liner often used by recruiters to reel you in, do ensure that you also find out the specific expertise that the Partner may be looking for so as not to make a...

“Am I too junior to consider an international firm move?” That is a common question directed at us by young lawyers. Indeed, there are limited opportunities for newly-qualified lawyers and more vacancies open up when you have at least 1-2 years of PQE under your belt...

A new year brings with it a new set of personal resolutions and one’s career often features prominently in such resolutions. If you find yourself hitting a plateau or being stuck within a comfort zone at your workplace - and (important qualifier!) this is not due to a...

“If I wait awhile more, will there be more opportunities in the upcoming months?” We commonly get asked that question by lawyers who are not particularly enamoured with the current opportunities, but yet are concerned that a better one may not surface anytime soon....

“Do international firms hire mainly from the SG Big 4 firms?” This is a common question posed to us and while we do not deny that Allen & Gledhill, Drew & Napier, Rajah & Tann and WongPartnership are often a convenient first port of...

The legal profession in Singapore is sizeable and the number of legal practitioners in Singapore (which in this case, refers to lawyers with Singapore practising certificates) has been steadily growing. These numbers are expected to continue to rise in Singapore, as...