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January 3, 2023

Tech and Transformation

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

January 3, 2023

News Releases

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,

January 3, 2023

Legal Heritage

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

December 20, 2022

Management & Leadership

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

December 8, 2022

Corporate Strategy

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

December 8, 2022

Women in the law

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

December 2, 2022

Publications

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

November 30, 2022

Member Stories

The Strength Of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often viewed as a handicap, but as these SAL members show, it can be managed and mastered to help one thrive in practice.

BY NICHOLAS YONG The term ADHD conjures up images of restlessness and students jumping off walls. Given these associations, how

November 11, 2022

Working Knowledge

Ang Lip Kian On Vima’s Convertible Note And Esg Letter Agreement
Mr Ang Lip Kian, a partner at Morrison Foerster, explains the Convertible Note and ESG Letter Agreement, two of the new documents in the VIMA 2.0 suite.

Convertible Note The model Convertible Note sets out the terms and conditions pursuant to which an investor will purchase a

November 3, 2022

Member Stories

Joel Leow On Summing Up A Year In The Law
He’s one of the youngest contributors to the SAL Annual Review series—a feat that happened by chance, he explains.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN “I don’t like reading,” admits Mr Joel Leow. Catching himself, he adds, “But I do like reading

From LegalTech To Computational Law
Guest writer Ms Alexis Chun makes the case for computational law.

Guest writer Ms Alexis Chun makes the case for computational law.

Sal To Reorganise Its Digital Services Under New Tech 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.

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.

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.

From masterclasses with King’s Counsel to attachments with local firms – they do it all.

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.

One-size-fits-all or a customised approach? Face-to-face or virtual? The firm’s Regional Director of Knowledge Management shares her approach.

Shobna Chandran: A Year-End Conversation
Her takes on mentorship and clients, both old and new.

Her takes on mentorship and clients, both old and new.

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.

He will retire as Justice of the Court of Appeal come his 65th birthday on 15 December 2022.

The Strength Of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often viewed as a handicap, but as these SAL members show, it can be managed and mastered to help one thrive in practice.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often viewed as a handicap, but as these SAL members show, it can be managed and mastered to help one thrive in practice.

Ang Lip Kian On Vima’s Convertible Note And Esg Letter Agreement
Mr Ang Lip Kian, a partner at Morrison Foerster, explains the Convertible Note and ESG Letter Agreement, two of the new documents in the VIMA 2.0 suite.

Mr Ang Lip Kian, a partner at Morrison Foerster, explains the Convertible Note and ESG Letter Agreement, two of the new documents in the VIMA 2.0 suite.

Joel Leow On Summing Up A Year In The Law
He’s one of the youngest contributors to the SAL Annual Review series—a feat that happened by chance, he explains.

He’s one of the youngest contributors to the SAL Annual Review series—a feat that happened by chance, he explains.

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