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Positions in Magic Circle firms in South-East Asian countries and the Middle East

byOP

I'm a student at a Tier 1 law school (where Magic Circle firms do recruit 3-4 people every year). I wanted to enquire whether they hire for positions in jurisdictions outside Europe and the US - specifically in Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, or other regions closer to India. If they do, is the recruitment process similar to their hiring procedures for Europe and the US?

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byGuest

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byGuest

I sincerely request someone to please answer. I would have to plan for and schedule my internships accordingly.

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byGuest

Singapore and middle class east yes. Frankly US and London is more difficult get into. There is a lot of activity in Singapore and ME - so go for it.

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byGuest

They hire only for London. No foreign firm has an office in Malaysia. A simple google search can answer some of these questions.

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byGuest

I apologise for that. Thank you for clarifying.

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byGuest

A certain international firm (not Magic Circle) offered me a role based in the UAE but I turned it down for obvious reasons. Singapore is okay-okay at best, but absolutely avoid countries like Malaysia and the UAE. Malaysia more in particular.

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byGuest

I understand. Is this exclusion solely due to recognition of regulatory complications, or are there are any other factors? And apologies, but could you please elaborate upon the 'obvious' reasons? I find myself oblivious to them.

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byGuest

Would be very helpful if you could tell what the reasons are to not work in the UAE. A lot of us don't know these reasons.

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byGuest

lots of visa issues for singapore the govt does not recognise indian law degrees you are better off lateraling with work ex

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byGuest

Okay, so there is simply no scope of a being directly recruited to work in Singapore (without complications)? And what amount (and practice area) of work experience would you recommend for such a switch?

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byGuest

Banking and Finance/Capital Markets minimum 2-3 years to be hired as a junior associate/legal assistant - more is better pref SA level in India

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byBeen there done that

UAE is a clear no-no. Maybe after 5-6 PQE at a tier 1 Indian law firm or a tier 2's star/specialized practice area; shifts as a registered foreign lawyer is possible in the Middle East. But there are many complications to begin with and with that said, choose practice areas like Banking Finance/Capital Markets/International Arbitration to move across countries.

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byGuest

This was very helpful. Thank you so much. I will look to intern in the areas that you've mentioned. Also, does/can TMT law offer similar opportunities to move abroad?

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byGuest

Unfortunately, no. TMT laws vary with jurisdiction and the vertical itself is considered very specialised, making lateral shift difficult.

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byGuest

Can a b&f lawyer doing good transactions in a tier 3 firm move to UAE? Does the brand of law firm matter?

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