Wannabe lawyers the world over could do worse than check out the FAQ for Trainees page of Singaporean firm Channeo LLP. It is full of pearls, not least for trainees wanting to do the bare minimum: "Such an attitude will nauseate and be met with the deepest horror".
Here are a few more nuggets of wisdom for aspiring, yet confused, lawyers:
Why am I here?: "We are not competent to answer any questions relating to your place in the universe with the trees and the stars".
Why am I receiving so much work from everybody? "Alas, there is no definite answer to this one. Why is Singapore more successful as a nation than other countries (we are, aren't we)?"
Why am I not receiving work from anybody? "You have to take the initiative - we cannot force lawyers in the firm to commit suicide against their will".
Must I do my own typing? "Yes, to a large extent as computers are operated this way. You will also have to learn to use the mouse".
Prospective trainees might also wish to know that from time to time "hearings" will be held in the office where they can "defend" the work they've done, although these "are not meant to embarrass you (we have little time for such luxuries)".
And, finally, Channeo reckons prospective trainees should ask themselves whether they are "physically able or willing to do without sleep". What a marvellous advert for the profession.
Tip Off ROF
Here are a few more nuggets of wisdom for aspiring, yet confused, lawyers:
Why am I here?: "We are not competent to answer any questions relating to your place in the universe with the trees and the stars".
Why am I receiving so much work from everybody? "Alas, there is no definite answer to this one. Why is Singapore more successful as a nation than other countries (we are, aren't we)?"
Why am I not receiving work from anybody? "You have to take the initiative - we cannot force lawyers in the firm to commit suicide against their will".
Must I do my own typing? "Yes, to a large extent as computers are operated this way. You will also have to learn to use the mouse".
Partners Raymond Chan and Monica Neo, telling it like it is |
Prospective trainees might also wish to know that from time to time "hearings" will be held in the office where they can "defend" the work they've done, although these "are not meant to embarrass you (we have little time for such luxuries)".
And, finally, Channeo reckons prospective trainees should ask themselves whether they are "physically able or willing to do without sleep". What a marvellous advert for the profession.
Comments
136
159
140
163
141
143
128
153
146
134
149
125
133
152
139
132
How good is it that after all of the statements about how useless the trainees are they can't even spell check the FAQs
"3) So why do you take in trainnee?"
They obviously fail on point 1 "(b) you can write (ie. in English)".
138
148
Do they mean tranny?
106
158
113
147
116
155
142
136