Conflicting Views On Singapores Glut Of Law Grads

A lot of discussion in the Singapore media about  Law Minister K. Shanmugam’s recent warning that Singapore could have too many lawyers, and that there could be too few jobs for them in the next few years –

 

It appears that it isn’t going to stop a new law school opening in Singapore — though

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/education/story/law-schools-here-not-planning-cut-enrolment-20140821#sthash.fxbNTTLP.dpuf

 

Law firms are happy according to the Straits Times

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/law-firms-cheer-prospect-bigger-talent-pool-20140821

 

Channel News Asia says that Shanmugam is somewhat concerned about the glut

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/shanmugam-concerned-over/1316112.html