Singapore
Based in our Singapore office
Show meTrainee numbers can fluctuate from year to year. Typically, we recruit two trainees each year. We review this annually to ensure we are meeting the needs of the business..
Introduction
We are keen to offer the best possible training experience to those who join us, and are proud of the high-quality work, early responsibility and exposure to clients our trainees enjoy. This begins from the moment you accept our training contract offer. We have a programme of events and communications to keep in touch between you accepting our offer and joining the firm.
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We want bright, well-rounded team-players who are enthusiastic, driven, approachable and commercially aware. We look for candidates who demonstrate a good grasp of the law, practicality and common sense.
If you don’t meet the above minimum academic criteria but you have mitigating circumstances, please contact us.
- Applications open: 01 July
- Applications close: 31 August
- Programme start: First working day of each training year
- Programme duration: 12 months
Our trainee salaries are subject regular review and as of January 2024 are as follows:
- Part B Bar Course Honorarium: S$500.00 per month
- Trainee salary: S$2,500.00 per month
Our trainees salaries are subject to review on an annual basis to ensure that our pay is relevant to the market and is realistic in the face of factors like inflation.
We will reimburse your Part B Bar course fees and all costs associated with registering and filing for your admission to the Bar upon retention.
International Private Medical Insurance coverage is also included as part of the offer of your training contract.
Throughout your training, you will be exposed to different areas of practice to equip you with a well-rounded experience of what legal practice entails. You will receive technical skills training, as well as complementary skills training which will fully equip you for your life as a newly-qualified lawyer and business advisor.
You will attend in-house training sessions organised periodically through the Pinsent Masons Academy. These cover various aspects of legal practice, from black-letter law topics to industry knowledge, client management and people skills. Training will not only be delivered locally, but will include sessions facilitated by lawyers in other Pinsent Masons offices in the region or the UK. Overseas trainers are also engaged to ensure that our lawyers are updated with the latest skills and competencies to thrive in the legal industry.
What is the recruitment process?
The below shows the typical recruitment process for our trainee solicitor programme in Singapore:
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01. Online application
Apply through our online application system. Read the questions, think about your responses and double-check everything before submitting.
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02. Interview
All applications are screened to a pre-defined framework and shortlisted candidates who best demonstrate that they meet our criteria will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.
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03. Offer
Whatever the outcome, we’ll let you know. If you meet our core capabilities and perform well throughout the process, we’ll offer you a training contract.
Trainee retention
We invest in your training and are keen to do everything possible to enable you to continue your career with us after qualification. Resource planning ensures that you will be given the highest quality of work, stretching you further while allowing you to quickly learn and develop. Our aim is to retain all our trainees, and we are happy to have had 100% retention since starting the training programme in 2014.
Continuous professional development
Your development does not stop upon qualification. Instead, you start to focus on becoming a specialist in your chosen area. This is facilitated and supported by bespoke training courses delivered through both your practice area and the Pinsent Masons Academy. This ensures that you will continue to develop the necessary skills to progress further in your career, taking on additional responsibility and driving the success of the business.
How to apply
To start your application, please click on apply now. You will need to submit the following documents before the application closing date:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Current degree transcripts
- Any other supporting documentation you consider relevant
All applications are screened to a pre-defined framework and shortlisted candidates who best demonstrate that they meet our criteria will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.
Frequently asked questions
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How many training contract do you offer each year?
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Do you offer secondments?
There will be opportunities to work with lawyers and clients across our multi-national network, be it in APAC or beyond. Overseas secondment opportunities may be possible but are guided by business needs and requirements. Our STRIDE programme is available for qualified lawyers looking to spend time in a different jurisdiction.
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What is your retention rate?
As a purpose-led business, we're really invested in the success of our trainee solicitors. So, we naturally aim to retain you on qualification. We are proud to have had 100% retention rate since starting the training programme in 2014.
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Do you offer dual qualification to your trainees?
At the moment, our trainees qualify in Singapore only. However, there might be work driven circumstances that require an individual to qualify in another jurisdiction, which the firm could consider supporting.
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Do I have to apply for the summer internship programme as well as the trainee solicitor programme?
An internship is not mandatory in securing a training contract. However, it will provide you with more in-depth knowledge of the Firm, our culture and values. It also provides the opportunity for us to get to know each other better.
You can apply directly for our trainee solicitor programme should you wish to.
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Who can I reach out to if I have more specific enquiries?
Please reach out to HR&[email protected] if you have any further questions regarding the programme.
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