Trainee

INCISIVE LAW LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Singapore seeks Trainees for a professional Training Contract, a requirement by the Law Society of Singapore. This role offers law graduates a chance to gain practical experience in various legal sectors, including litigation and commercial law, under close supervision. Trainees will learn essential skills such as negotiation and drafting, preparing them for legal practice. Interested applicants should submit their resumes and cover letters to the provided email. The attachment duration is up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Recent law graduates who are not yet qualified to provide legal advice.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under supervision and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior associates in various legal tasks and document preparation.
• Learn to advise on different areas of law.
• Participate in various legal training and workshops.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Degree

Job description

Attachment / Traineeship Description

The Training Contract is a professional requirement of the Law Society of Singapore to enable law graduates as advocate & solicitors. The Contract is designed to give trainees background and experience in the various legal sectors that they are likely to work in such as dispute resolution (litigation, arbitration), company and commercial law, conveyancing, etc.

Specific Responsibilities

A Trainee Solicitor does not have many actual responsibilities because, by definition, he/she is not yet qualified to provide legal advice to the public. He or She will be given a wide variety of tasks which he/she will perform under close supervision by a director or senior associate. The intention is that he learns to advise on different areas of the law and prepare documents such as pleadings and litigation, commercial agreements.

Technical Skills and Competencies

As stated above, the intention of the Training Contract is essentially to teach the trainee how to practice law, including negotiation skills, drafting skills, and, if the Trainee obtains a “Part Call”, advocacy skills.

Highest Qualification

Degree

Duration of Attachment / Traineeship

Up to 12 months

How to Apply

In your application, please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]