Most (from what i've heard again) law firms offer chambering students Rm 1.5K, any lower is possible slave labour.

There are law firms actually offering RM 2.5k but most of them i've heard at least are the big or medium scale law firms, unfortunately when it comes to retention its anyone's guess.

that's possible, its not impossible to get 4-5K even 2-3 yrs working in a law firm either...

the only condition is, you sell your life to the firm!

4-5K salary is fine, other factors you might wanna consider is your increment and bonus.

Nowadays lawyers are even involved in debt recovery from clients, if they don't meet the monthly target prepare to get farked or even fail in your own KPI.

I mean wtF?

Ur chambering, intern, LA or ?

Well had a friend who worked there as a (chambe), quit 2 weeks later.

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Added on October 15, 2009, 9:19 amAcademic results are always important to get u through the door...

Con't below

Con't from above

Proving ur capabilities on the other hand, why a law firm wants to hire a person as an LA (or after u complete ur Chambe and be retained) is equally critical.

Having prior working experience, as an intern or officer or an executive will be a plus.

true to the last word.

This post has been edited by aurora97: Oct 15 2009, 09:19 AM

Good:
They apprently pay well.

Bad:
They make u work for every penny u earn.

Worse:
i.e. they own u

Mine is pure hearsay, is best u join first and you can post ur comments thereafter

Lack of working experience i think is probably one reason, even having a degree in law is difficult to get hired for any decent job.

The legal profession is a very hands on job, where by constant supervision from a Master (Sr Lawyer) may be required for the first few years of a Jr Lawyer. Thereafter, to the deep end of the pool you go.