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SURVEY OPEN: ALB Employer of Choice 2024
By Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》
The deadline for responding to the 2024 Employer of Choice survey is on Monday, February 19. This survey is open to all employees of law firms, including non-legal roles, starting from the paralegal level up to the managing partner. It covers various topics such as career opportunities, mentorship programs, and work-life balance.
Responses to this survey will be used to identify the best law firms to work for in each jurisdiction. These firms will be recognized as the "Employer of Choice" and will be featured in the April 2024 issue of ALB.
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Deadline: February 19, 2024
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SG: Tang Thomas splits from Wee Swee Teow after less than 2 years of merger
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| Rankings and Submissions Open
ALB Employer of Choice 2024
ALB’s annual survey of the best law firms to work for in Asia is now open.
SURVEY LINK HERE
Deadline: February 19, 2024
ALB India Top Disputes Boutique Firms 2024
ALB India will be featuring a list of law firms that specialize in dispute resolution in their March/April 2024 issue
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Deadline: February 19, 2024
ALB IP Rankings 2024
Submissions are now open for the ALB 2023 Intellectual Property Rankings. The rankings will be published in the May issues of ALB Asia and ALB China.
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Deadline: March 15, 2024
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