TASKS

1. Shortlist/decide name & profiles of

companies/firms
Wan Juhrah & Co- focusing on general litigation and non-contentious
legal matters (convenyancing), probate etc.
Edwin Lim Suren & Soh
Ainul Azam & Co

2. Project title
The differences between job requirements at non-entry level and
entry level needed by a firm.
Possible career paths that could ensue at a law firm.
Realities of legal profession
(slogan) Reveal the realities when the other things are too
mainstream, thats why we choose something extraordinary.

3. Project objective
a. To identify the favorable criteria in employment of fresh graduate
b. To investigate the hardships of the legal professionals.
c. To find out untold stories / experience of the legal profession

4. Research method
interview, survey, observation

5. Group strategy: timeline/gantt chart, delegation

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1st contact with the firm 9 Mar 15 Fong

Preparation of letter 11 Mar 15 Louis
Issue of letter 12 Mar 15 - Choong
Prepare interview questions 10 Mar 15 - Heather
2nd Contact Visit 18 Mar 15 - All
Prepare final report During semester break everyone.
Review Aritz

Interview Questions (questionnaire)

Background Section (inclusive of routines)

1. Could you briefly introduce your firm? (year of establishment,
expertise etc)
2. How many lawyers are currently employed by your firm?
3. How many cases have your firm handled so far? Any famous
or special cases that you could perhaps share with us?
a. To identify the favorable criteria in employment of fresh
graduate
1. Which aspect (soft skill, result, extra curriculum) does your
firm prioritizes in the course of interviewing potential
employees?
2. In what condition your firm will request formal employment
with a chambering student(working attitude)?
3. Can you briefly tell us about the recruitment procedure?
4. Can you share us some unforgettable experience during
recruitment process?
b. To investigate the hardships of the legal professionals
1. Does your firm encounter any hardship since established?
2. Does your firm handle all kind of cases? If no, which kind of
cases you are not willing to handle?
3. Have you encounter any fussy clients before? Can you share
with us the experience and the way you liaise?
4. Is there any gender inequality in this field (female are more
emotional)
c. To find out untold stories / experience of the legal
profession
1. What makes your firm sustainable in this competitive
environment?
2. How do you get clients?
3. Have you ever realized you defended/accused wrongly in a
case?
4. Do you ever feel improper for a lawyer to adopt tricks in
order to achieve desired outcome?