that demostrating competence and a creative legal mind with a true understanding of the employer’s business will get you a job.


Getting to grips the business aspect of the legal industry is, in fact, extremely essential to be a winner in the field. “The most successful lawyers are those who, at their root, are consummate problem solvers. They are instinctively able to grasp the commercial considerations of their clients and also have a good understanding of the law, thereby enhancing their ability to find the right legal or commercial solutions to the issues their clients face,” says Prof Tan from NUS. Kowalczyk seconds his views and observes, “A good lawyer should have an ownership attitude, should think of the law firm as a business and should contribute to that business instead of simply asking ‘What’s in it for me?’”


Another major factor which candidates in the legal industry must


embrace is globalization. Demand as well as ambition is spurring law firms to open offices overseas — dotting not just countries, but several continents. The challenges and opportunities posed by globalization have thus led to an amplified preference for candidates with a global outlook and local knowledge. Aspirants who have the confidence to handle clients from across the world are as sought-after by recruiters as those who are willing to relocate without difficulty. While movement for work may be preferred by recruiters, they favour candidates who can assure them of loyalty, dedication, consistency, reliability and long- term commitment. In an age where law firms are constantly competing against each other for clients and reputation is what matters, those who intend to switch from one firm to another will eventually lose the favour of both sides.


To boost your career prospects abroad, a master’s degree in law can


come handy. “A Masters of Law or LLM may be useful for credentialing if one is not from a well-known law school. LLMs from a common law jurisdiction may also be helpful for lawyers from non-common law jurisdictions and/or where English is not the first language as it is a means of gaining exposure to common law and improving your English language skills,” says Prof Tan.


Last but not least, aspirants in the field of law must stick to the professional code of conduct and remain faithful to ethical and professional standards.


If you can win your case in the court of the recruiter’s office, it can be the beginning of a successful career which may last ad infinitum.


Find out more about taking a Masters or PhD at QS’s Top Grad


School website: http://graduateschool. topuniversities.com


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