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digitalz
post Mar 13 2015, 01:01 AM

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QUOTE(landcruizer @ Mar 8 2015, 05:02 PM)
Hey All

I need some advise.

I have ICSA and had been working for about 18 years in the private sector as a HR practitioner and more recently, had been specialising in Industrial Relations as my area of focus. As my post-retirement plan, I intend to practice as an IR Lawyer and towards that end, I have been researching study options i.e. either LLB (UOL) or Bach Jurisprudence from UM. I know both require CLP and pupillage after graduating for which I am willing to slog it out.

My concern is that I am now 42 and I don't intend to undergo pupillage and be called to the Bar too early i.e. before I retire from full time employment at 60.

Am I be given a time limit to undergo pupillage after graduating failing which my degree (either LLB of BOJ) may be deemed invalid for the purpose of being called to the Bar?

Cause if that is the case, I should defer my studies until I'm older say around 55 years of age.

Another pertinent question would be will there be any law firm that will be willing to entertain my application for pupillage at age 60?

Thanks everyone in advanced.
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From what I can read, you have yet to start your studies so that's good for now. Up till now, since nothing has been changed, it is still 6 years of time limit from the date you start your studies to your graduation. That's it.

Also, I have seen people above 55+ that are still doing their degrees so basically there should no worries for you there yet.

Also, do take note,we won't know what will change over the years so... if you are not planning to start so early, the current news don't really help much no?
digitalz
post Nov 27 2020, 08:51 AM

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QUOTE(lijor the great @ Nov 26 2020, 01:23 AM)
Is it really tough to get hired in law now?
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It depends but from what I heard, some firms are slowing down or freezing their hiring process at the moment. It still depends on what position you are asking for though.
digitalz
post Jan 5 2021, 08:37 PM

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QUOTE(henry67 @ Jan 5 2021, 07:36 PM)
Hi guys, do students  who sit for CLP exam will have higher chances to get employment in law firm compared to those who don't ???
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Not so. Certain firms tend to go for BAR students. So its mostly preference based.

 

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