Young ex-lawyers left to pursue passions, in an exodus that worries legal profession

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The exodus of young lawyers like Mr Tiong from the legal practice here in recent years has raised concerns in the legal sector.Of these, 310 were junior lawyers with less than five years of practice.

One former lawyer said such departures may not be permanent if there is a door left open for lawyers to return after a few years of pursuing something else.

Former lawyer Madeline Chan, 28, runs Mad Roaster, a coffee shop with a social aspect that helps refugees. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MADELINE CHAN "The firm I was at was very supportive, and has allowed myself and others to have part-time work arrangements to pursue other convictions," she said.

 

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When locals complain about companies not hiring locals n looking overseas, this is a good example of why not all job openings are filled up. Everyone has their hopes n dreams, n chase them, rightfully so. And why we still need foreign talent who do n can do the jobs left vacant.

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