Why I Practise Syariah Law As A First-year Lawyer
BY SHUKRINA SALAM “How has your first year in practice been?” asked one of the Registrars at Syariah Court, noticing that
Two Senior Counsel Appointed In 2023
The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon announced the appointment of two new Senior Counsel at the Opening of Legal
Senior Counsel 2023
Mr Kelvin Poon SC and Mr Wong Woon Kwong SC reflect on their journeys.
L-R: Mr Kelvin Poon SC and Mr Wong Woon Kwong SC BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN The law is among the noblest
From LegalTech To Computational Law
Guest writer Ms Alexis Chun makes the case for computational law.
BY ALEXIS N. CHUN In 2011, Marc Andreessen said “software is eating the world”. And with that in mind, a computer
Sal To Reorganise Its Digital Services Under New Tech Subsidiary
The Singapore Academy of Law (“SAL”) will operate and develop its services running on digital platforms through a new subsidiary,
10 OLY Moments To Remember
The Opening of Legal Year (OLY) is a ceremony steeped in tradition. And as this list shows, the speeches made there can have a big impact on the everyday practice of law.
BY FOO KIM LENG OLY 1979: First female President of the Law Society Ms Phyllis Tan delivered the first-ever address
The AGC-Legal Service Academy’s Holistic Approach To L&D
From masterclasses with King’s Counsel to attachments with local firms – they do it all.
BY JOVERN TEO With its multiple roles as the government’s legal advisor, drafter of laws and public prosecutor, the Attorney-General’s
Soo Seong Theng On Rajah & Tann’s Approach To Learning And Development
One-size-fits-all or a customised approach? Face-to-face or virtual? The firm’s Regional Director of Knowledge Management shares her approach.
BY ELIORA LOO As one of the largest law firms in the region, Rajah & Tann is sometimes described as
Shobna Chandran: A Year-End Conversation
Her takes on mentorship and clients, both old and new.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Year-end traditions are different for everybody. One that Ms Shobna Chandran has cultivated over time is the
A Fitting Farewell To Justice Andrew Phang
He will retire as Justice of the Court of Appeal come his 65th birthday on 15 December 2022.
BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN As Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon put it, it’s not often that Justice Andrew Phang is speechless. But