Yes, I was a financial accountant for a bit.

It is one of those programmes where almost all students don't really care what grades they get so long as they pass the papers. To me, it really doesn't matter whether you're the top CLP student or the lowest of the second lowers.

Yes they do, but you have to understand that any employer will consider a candidate holistically. Of course each law firm has its own preferred traits, but I would think that one's CLP results can be easily overshadowed by an inability to analyse or put forward an argument.

Also, there are some law firms that have a policy to ensure that there is a good mix of pupils in their firm, i.e. from various backgrounds. Whether a local uni grad, whether from the BPTC or CLP.

I cannot stress further that if you want to get into the larger firms in KL or supposedly more reputable firms, focus on your LLB and get a 2:1 min. Do also remember that there are many "small" firms worth considering as well when you do start looking. Your CLP supplements your Uni results. I have a third class CLP.

I was a full time student for the most part.

Getting a job in the legal industry in Malaysia is relatively easy at present (vs say IB). The most important thing is to get a good Master/Supervising Partner. The salary scale among the mid sized to large firms is more or less within 10 to 20% of each other. What matters is how much you learn from those around you because if you remain a lawyer, sooner than you think you will either be a partner of that firm or making that leap to start out on your own.

Get admitted in Malaysia first and secure a job in Singapore is one option. But quite difficult to get a job as a foreign lawyer in Sg anyway as you will be restricted in terms of practice areas. Where did u do your LLB?

Just a very simple question. Why do you guys want to be lawyers?

I really don't agree with Messrs Thomas Philip's need to display their salary structure for associates on their website. Not very professional. And even though they may think the salary structure is high, the package is still lower than a few other KL/Selangor firms and quite pathetic in comparison to lawyers' salary in other common law countries like Singapore or UK (on a dollar to dollar basis, not converted). Dont see why they should be so proud of it.

Transparency is good, where relevant. These are not publicly held offices, but professionals. Would you care to disclose your base salary + benefits and full name during the course of your employment to just anyone? But I guess the TP guys are okay with that.

Firms are certainly more selective now. There are vacancies but it's an employer's market.