The Malaysian legal sector is closed so the international firms only have their presence through an alliance with a local firm. The Malaysian market is also considered too small and unimportant. For general finance work, they have established offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. For Islamic work, the Middle East is still the main region.

The salary of a lawyer is based on his experience in the legal field and his performance.So it varies with people.If you are able to perform well and contribute a lot to your firm, most likely you will be offered partnership.You do not have to open your own law firm at all.From what I have seen from those being offered partnership, getting more than 10K+ is possible.

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Added on July 1, 2009, 2:53 pmOr another option, you can go and become a lecturer.

This post has been edited by solstice818: Jul 1 2009, 02:53 PM

I doubt that is correct. If you work in an established med-big size firm, you can reach the 4k salary mark in your 4th or 5th year. If you perform well in 10 years can be a junior partner (non-equity) already.

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?

anyone here working in AG-Chambers?

Hi, jus graduated w a 3rd class from UOL....any chances of me doing CLP? i heard if u do constant appeals they might consider given a 1 year period time frame....
Besides that, is there any diffrence btw a bank legal officer and investment bank legal officer???

i know nuts about law. i heard that for this course, we have to read and memorise alot. really?
what if I want to be a legal mediator, just obtain a law degree and thats enough? what is the average salary of legal mediators in malaysia?

jz query.does those big firms like zaid ibrahim, rdl etc..do they reli look on ur academic results?
is ur results that important?

Most of the big firms require second upper at least. Having said that, if you are able to prove yourself as a potential lawyer, i believe they will make exceptions.

good results are important, but like zaypher said, if u have potential they will call u for an interview. In other words, u must have a good CV!

any pointers on chooi & co?

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...

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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

anything?

cgpa 2.75 and above. Online application.

they called it greenharvest programme

chambering. really that bad? How's the working environment like?

Good:
They apprently pay well.

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

Worse:
i.e. they own u

Their pay is just average not as much as big firms. The office seems comfortable not too sure about chambe's environment

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

Dear all, read through this topic and would like to thank those that have contributed to it. information was certainly helpful.

btw, would just like to hear more of your experiences / tips regarding attachments and applying for one.

and also if possible, experiences of working / attachment / chambering for the top tier firms in Malaysia.

what is it like? which firms do u recommend for attachment?

thanks

one more... what about albar & partners? thanks aurora!

there's too many lawyers in the field