Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

1-2014

Abstract

This article examines the findings of an empirical study of law students from the Singapore Management University on their internship experiences at private law firms. As internships are frequently undertaken by law students, it is necessary for stakeholders to understand their impact on the values and ideals of law students in relation to the law and legal practice. This article seeks to increase the consciousness of law school educators, lawyers, and the professional bar about how law firm internships are contributing to the making of future lawyers, so as to facilitate the reflection by these parties as to their roles in shaping future lawyers.

Keywords

law firms, legal profession, professionalism, internship, values, ethics, legal education, lawyers, Singapore Management University

Discipline

Asian Studies | Legal Education | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Legal Profession

Research Areas

Legal Theory, Ethics and Legal Education

Publication

Legal Ethics

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

79

Last Page

106

ISSN

1460-728X

Identifier

10.5235/1460728X.17.1.79

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

Embargo Period

3-8-2016

Copyright Owner and License

Author

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.5235/1460728X.17.1.79

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