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"As legal counsel for Lazada, I help the company navigate ever-evolving and often ambiguous e-commerce laws across 6 different countries. Hard legal skills aside, the job requires a keen curiosity, the ability to adapt, and a flair for communication. SMU gave me these. My professors taught me to ask the right questions, to think beyond the box, and to express my views clearly. The modules I took also prepared me to apply the law in a business-minded and innovative way. I believe that the school equips its students well to flourish in this technological era.”

"My 4 years at SMU Law were extremely enriching. An introvert by nature, SMU’s unique pedagogy of seminarstyle teaching in small class sizes gave me the chance to learn how to be more vocal and confident at expressing my views. Being graded on group assignments and presentations (besides the final-term exams) made me more adept in critical thinking, presentation skills and impressed upon me the importance of being a good team player. These skill-sets placed me in good stead when I entered private practice as a litigation lawyer. My experiences representing SMU Law in two international moots have also greatly impacted how I am now as a lawyer – the ability to think on my feet; to work well with one’s team; the importance of hard work and perseverance are all lessons I picked up as a mooter, all of which remain crucial in the practice of law."

"The practice of law is often said to be very different from the study of law, but SMU’s unique pedagogy ensures that its graduates are able to hit the ground running. From unique seminar-style learning that encourages critical thinking, to early and frequent interaction with legal practitioners and industry leaders, the SMU curriculum equips students with the necessary skill-set to thrive in whichever career path they choose. For me, the 4 years I spent in SMU were invaluable in preparing me to enter practice, and I credit SMU Law for giving me this head-start in my career."

"As the Joint Managing Director of WMH Law Corporation, Wilbur's clients consist of individuals and large corporations, including foreign listed company with annual turnover of approximately USD$1 billion. He is one of the few lawyers in Singapore to be selected as a finalist for the prestigious ALB's South East Asia Young Lawyer of the Year Award. Wilbur is also the youngest lawyer in Singapore to be honoured in the Asia's "40 under 40 lawyers" list published by ALB in 2017, which showcases the top 40 outstanding lawyers in Asia under the age of 40."