I went for the first of three compulsory dinners yesterday. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, it's EDU DINE, where trainee lawyers-to-be are supposed to rub shoulders with senior lawyers.

The opening speech by the managing partner of Duane Morris Asia was fantastic. The setting was fantastic also. The food however, was not.

Two blog worthy incidents:

Incident no 1:

Pupil at R n T shakes hand with partner of R n T at same table and asks "which firm are you from?"

Partner says: R n T! I thought you looked familiar.

Pupil: I can't believe I didn't recognise you!

Incident no 2:

R n T partner: And our firm gives out free Ministry of Sound passes.

Ang and partners partner: Our firm has Yakun Kaya Toast discount cards. 5 cents off each toast.