Training Contract

The practice training period is a mandatory component of the requirements for admission as an Advocate and Solicitor under Section 13 of the Legal Profession Act 1966. The duration of the practice training period is 12 months, and the 12 months must be completed within a continuous 16-month period.

You may fulfil the practice training period through supervised training in Singapore law in any of the following ways:

• Under a practice training contract with a Singapore Law Practice;
• Under a practice training contract with a qualifying entity (for a period of up to 3 months); or
• Through working as a Judicial Service Officer, a Legal Service Officer or under the supervision of a qualifying relevant legal officer.

Requirements

Candidates should apply with:

• A cover letter of no more than 1 page, which sets out

1. preferred areas of practice; and
2. reasons why the candidate believes himself or herself to be a unique proposition to Rajah & Tann Asia;

• A CV of no more than 3 pages, which sets out

1. contact details;
2. academic record and achievements (including predicted class of honours upon graduation);
3. extra-curricular activities and achievements;
4. prior work experience; and
5. a copy of law school transcripts where available, including the grades for the academic term immediately preceding the application.