Learning & Professional Development
Courses designed to help members go further, faster
“Learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change.” - Peter F. Drucker
SAL is dedicated to supporting lifelong learning within the legal industry. We invest in legal talent by providing training, access to knowledge resources, and tools to support continuous progression. Through structured pathways, we offer progression guidance and career counselling to help legal professionals navigate their career journeys with confidence.
Signature Programmes
Key Initiatives
Marquee Events
Global Rule of Law Conference 2026
The Global Rule of Law Conference 2026 is a historic opportunity to engage with judicial leaders, policymakers, practitioners and scholars on the role the Rule of Law plays in facilitating international cooperation and development, supporting economic growth, shaping societies and sustaining social cohesion while confronting the challenges posed by a shifting global landscape.
Appointments & Accreditation
Senior Counsel
SAL administers the Senior Counsel scheme, which recognises advocates who have top-tier advocacy skills, professional integrity and are learned in the law.
Specialist Accreditation
The Specialist Accreditation Scheme recognises expertise and experience in various fields of the law.
Awards, Prizes and Scholarships
Awards, Prizes and Scholarships
SAL’s awards, prizes and scholarships inspire excellence, integrity and innovation in the legal profession.
Self-Help Guides
Stay informed and enhance your legal expertise with our comprehensive collection of guides and reports, designed to address emerging technologies, professional development, and innovation in the legal profession.
Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Generative AI Resources
Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, these resources empower legal professionals to leverage Generative AI for content creation, task automation, and enhanced efficiency in legal workflows.
Guidebook
A comprehensive resource explaining the fundamentals of Generative AI and practical techniques for prompt engineering in the legal context.
Prompt Engineering for Lawyers ©️ 2025 by Singapore Academy of Law and Microsoft Corporation is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International.
Instructional Video
A step-by-step walkthrough of the guidebook, with modules covering key concepts and skills for effective prompting.
Fundamentals of Generative AI and Prompt Engineering ©️ 2024 by Singapore Academy of Law and Microsoft Corporation is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
State of Legal Innovation in Asia-Pacific
An in-depth look at legal innovation trends across the Asia-Pacific region.
101 Problem Statements
A curated list of challenges in the legal industry, designed to inspire innovation and future-focused solutions.
Professional Development
Guide on the Development of Junior Civil Commercial Litigators in Oral Advocacy
Provides developmental milestones and best practices for junior litigators to refine oral advocacy skills in civil commercial litigation.
Training Pledge: Affirm your commitment to the next generation
Our Training Pledge is an invitation to the legal community to join us in building a future-ready profession. By signing the pledge, law firms and in-house legal teams commit to investing in the professional development of their lawyers.
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LIFTED
Map Your Career
Legal Industry Framework for Training and Education (known as "LIFTED") is a competency and career development plan to help you grow in your career by acquiring the required skills.
Developed by SAL in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, LIFTED enables users to identify the competencies required for practitioners, in-house counsel and legal support staff and find a corresponding training programme to match their needs, whether in the form of classroom teaching or online media.