Good Day:

Seeking law job in thailand. finishing up my common law and civil law degree. very interested in corporate law, criminal law, international affairs.

Any useful advice?

thanks

lawstuff,

I hope you can read, write and speak Thai! Perhaps it's not necessary but I think that the competition is pretty fierce from native speaking Thais - most of which, by the time they get their law degree, are going to be very proficient in English as well. That said, I could be wrong.

Serendipity2

Very little chance right now, everybody is trying to get rid of expats except the top companies like Baker & McKenzie. Alll courtcases in Thailand are normally conducted in Thai. I know a few expat lawyers but they are mainly in the M&A business. One of my best firends is a Thai lawyer and he reckons the business sucks att he moment.

Everything in Thai Business sucks right now.
Even 'Les Dames' down Walking street say so......

King Silk,

Perhaps business would be better if the 'goods' were fresher and more attractive?
Or a 2 for 1 sale? In these troubled economic times, innovation is the mother's milk of commerce.

Serendipity2

I thought law was on the protected list (Thai people only) - having said that I do know there are some farang lawyers here, though I think they must be co-counciled by a Thai lawyer in court - this is just what I have been told, so may well be complete crap.

I would guess corporate law would be best chance - especially if you can get hired from home country and relocated over.

hi lawstuff. i also believe that you should have proper command in the local language if you wanna take up the profession.
I hope you have that. Well all the very best for your career, you can take up the adice of some of the best lawyers, for more info , click the link below

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