Dear all!

I am aware of the fact that this is a very unique question and there will be hardly anyone who faced the same problem since those people just may not exist. However, this is a very important decision for me and I really would appreciate it a lot to get some advice on one or the other point.

I studied law in Germany and I will get my German bar exam this year.

For several reasons, I am devoted to Southeast Asia and I want to work in that region later, preferred Singapore or Honkong. (Yes, I thought about it under every viewpoint, yes, I already lived and worked in that region over a longer period and yes, I am aware of the fact that my chances in this region of the world are less favorable compared to people who studied in UK or US :-). I can imagine to work as a lawyer, in-house lawyer, in a bank, consulting firm, etc. I am also aware that it may be realistic that I have to work for some years in Europe first, but I hope that I can start working in Singapore directly (even it may be less favorable for my career).

To improve my chances of a career in this region, I want to do a postgraduate study. The options are NYU@NUS program (a double degree offered by the NYU Law School and the National University of Singapore) or an Oxford MJur or Cambridge LL.M. So far, I am not specialized in a area, although I have mainly worked in the banking/capital markets/M&A and corporate department of leading UK and US law firms ( as a law clerk during my legal clerkship, mandatory in Germany).

I have already asked many people about their opinions and these are the viewpoints:
Pro Oxbridge:
- More renowned Law Schools compared to the relatively new NYU@NUS program
- Studying in the Common Law country of origin
- UK Solicitor is the preferred additional qualification in Singapore compared to the attorney at law
- Cheaper

Pro NYU@NUS:

- Studying Asian/Singaporean law => basic knowledge of the Singaporean law ( although I already worked in a law firm in Singapore during my legal clerkship)
- Being in the region during my studies so I can already get in contact with potential employers ( if we consider the possibility of starting my career in Singapore directly, not sure if possible)
- Potential German/European employers want someone who is educated in the German/European law and the law of the country I work in (= Singapore) ( so Oxbridge may be less productive/target orientated)

Note: If I do the NYU@NUS program, I would work as a lawyer in a leading US law firm for about one year first. If I do Oxbridge, I would most probably directly start this October. This may be important if we consider the possibility of finding a job directly in Singapore after completing the NYU@NUS program ( so I could at least show some work experience as a lawyer in a global leading law firm).

I´m looking forward for your opinion. Really need your help. Many thanks!!