Chief Executive’s New Year Message
2025 was an eventful year for the Singapore Academy of Law, marked by the celebration of key milestones and the…
Career & Coping: A Candid Q&A with a Senior Counsel
Senior Counsel Lee Eng Beng and five young lawyers speak honestly about burnout, purpose, and whether to stay or leave.
Living the Legacy, Leaving a Mark
An inside conversation with Tito Isaac, Chong Yi Mei & Kawal Pal Singh Founding partner Tito Isaac and new co-managing
Gladys Chun: Navigating the Glass Cliff & Empowering Women
Gladys Chun, General Counsel at Doctor Anywhere, shares her journey navigating the dynamic world of health tech. With over 10
Gladys Chun: Overcoming Challenges and Leading with Wisdom
Gladys Chun, General Counsel at Doctor Anywhere, shares her journey navigating the dynamic world of health tech. With 10 years
From Struggle to Success: In Conversation with Darren Tan
Darren Tan’s story is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of second chances and the support that helps individuals
The Interview: Shashi Nathan
Tucked away in the sleek Cross Street office of Withers KhattarWong lies a room that feels like a time capsule.
SUSS Convocation 2024: Speech by Mr Yeong Zee Kin
Ms Wee Ai Ning, Member, Suss Board Of Trustees, Prof Leslie Chew Sc, Dean, School Of Law, Suss Distinguished Guests…
The Christopher Bathurst Prize Winner 2023
The Christopher Bathurst Prize, presented in collaboration between SAL and Fountain Court Chambers, is now accepting submissions for the 15th
SAL and IMDA collaborate to launch GPT-Legal
Mr Yeong Zee Kin, Chief Executive of SAL, shares his views on collaborating with IMDA to develop GPT-Legal, a GenAI…
Khelvin Xu: Chambers Calling
Mr Khelvin Xu, director at Covenant Chambers LLC, shares his thoughts on the culture he wishes to build at his
WongPartnership Reigns Supreme at CJ’s Cup 2024
The boys of WongPartnership emerged victorious in last weekend’s CJ’s Cup 2024 finals, beating out a team from the SMU
The Relationship Between Confidentiality And Legal Privilege
There is a correlation between legal privilege and confidentiality. But when does one affect the other, and when does it…
SAL-INSEAD Legal Strategy Programme [Philip Meyer]
Being a leader is not just about excelling at your tasks. Bring your leadership to the next level and get
SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership Programme [AndyYap]
With newfound leadership skills and strategies, you can make change happen! That is one of the key takeaways that Professor
Conversation with Sir Bernard Eder and Minister Edwin Tong SC
Sir Bernard Eder, a legal luminary, reunites with Minister Edwin Tong SC earlier this year and share their experiences navigating
Ms Gladys Chun on e-Commerce in D2E Law
In the evolving world of e-commerce, unravel the complexities of digital transactions and learn more about the rights and liabilities
To Act or Not to Act, that is the Question
In this upcoming fireside chat, get into a thought-provoking debate with Mr Jimmy Yim (Drew & Napier) and Justice Valerie
Essential Leadership Skills for Young Legal Professionals
“Leadership starts with leading yourself.” Leadership is a crucial skill for lawyers. In this course with trainer Grant Herbert (Professional
SAL CE on the four areas of focus in 2024
SAL CE Mr Yeong Zee Kin highlights four major projects that will benefit SAL members this year: Revamped competency framework
SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership Programme [Delphine]
Globalisation and the economic shift to Asia has resulted in significant new opportunities for law firms and in-house counsel operating
Mr Rajesh Sreenivasan on AI in D2E law
How should AI be looked at from various aspects of the law, such as AI and ethics, AI and privacy,
AI & Law – Singapore Academy of Law, Chief Executive
In this interview, Zee Kin shares his insights on the legal challenges in the Era of Advanced AI 00:21 –
The story behind Technology Regulation in the Digital Economy by Yeong Zee Kin
Eager to address the many questions he received about what technology law is, author of 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭
Majulah Singapura – The legal profession remembers Singapore’s journey
These legal luminaries are no stranger to trials, in the legal sense; but they have also lived through the trials
Christopher Bathurst Prize Winner 2022: Magdalene Ong (WongPartnership)
Meet our 2022 winner! Ms Magdalene Ong, a recently Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law from WongPartnership LLP, has
Senior Counsel 2023
Announcing the two new Senior Counsel for 2023: Mr Kelvin Poon SC and Mr Wong Woon Kwong SC.
Interview with the authors of Muslim Family Law in Singapore
Mr Ahmad Nizam (Crescent Law Chambers), Ms Istyana Putri Ibrahim (Legal Aid Bureau) and Ms Maryam Hasanah Rozlan (Kaplan) share
Covid-19: How Singapore’s Legal Profession Responded
The SAL Legal Heritage Committee set out to find out how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted Singapore’s legal community through a
Joseph Grimberg Oustanding Young Advocate Award 2022: Mr Mahesh Rai
The Joseph Grimberg Oustanding Young Advocate Award recognises young lawyers in good standing who exhibit professional excellence, service to the
SAL Asks: Deborah Barker SC and Carla Barker on E W Barker as a Father
Mr E W Barker was a towering figure in Singapore’s legal landscape, serving as Minister for Law for more than
Law as a Second Career: Singa Retnam and Peter Ong
There’s been much talk about people leaving the legal profession. But some people continue to enter the legal profession as
Journey along the Belt and Road
Journey along the Belt and Road with some of the contributors from Academy Publishing’s bestselling “ASEAN and the Belt and
Lawyers on Lawyers: Counsel from Singapore Airlines and P&G
Former classmates Ms Natasha Sulaiman (Singapore Airlines) and Ms Tay Meishuang (P&G) sit down for a candid conversation about making
SAL Asks: Rebecca Vathanasin
What does wellbeing mean to Gloria James-Civetta & Co’s Rebecca Vathanasin? How did she empower herself to take charge of
Mum’s the world: An interview with Engelin Teh SC and Iain Teh (Mother’s Day 2022)
What’s it like growing up with a world-class litigator and Senior Counsel as your mom? Mr Iain Teh (Engelin Teh
SAL Asks: Mark Tay on the Office of the Public Prosecutor Initiative
Before we start our interview, we casually peer into the display cabinet opposite Mr Mark Tay’s desk. Judging by its
Prof Goh Yihan SC’s Advice to Law Academics
In this previously unreleased clip, Prof Yihan Goh shares his advice for fellow legal academics. It’s a timely video as
Academy Library on LawNet
Bring a law library of authoritative titles with you: fully searchable texts with meticulously-linked references. Also enjoy complimentary access to
Legal Legacies: Opening of the Legal Year in the past
Road closures, ceremonial parades and judicial wigs—the Opening of Legal Year (OLY) ceremonies in independent Singapore were vastly different from
SAL Asks: Christopher Bathurst Prize Winner 2020 (David Isidore Tan)
Winning the Christopher Bathurst Prize 2020 was a dream come true for Rajah & Tann’s David Isidore Tan. How did
“I got promoted!” One year on with disputes lawyer Brinden Anandakumar
A year after our interview with him, Mr Brinden Anandakumar (Fullerton Law Chambers) reveals exciting new developments in his professional
Legal Legacies: The Story of Singapore Law (Tour from 2008)
The grandeur of the old Supreme Court building remains an enduring icon of Singapore’s legal history. This National Day weekend,
Lawyers on Lawyers: Past winners of the Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award
Past winners of the Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award, Lionel Leo (WongPartnership) and Sui Yi Siong (Harry Elias Partnership),
SAL Asks: Senior Counsel 2021 (Goh Yihan SC)
Professor Goh Yihan is Dean of the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law. In 2021 he was appointed Senior
SAL Asks: Tan Boon Gin
The CEO of SGX RegCo on what it takes to write a book and the most interesting corruption case in
Senior Counsel Appointment (2021)
A socially-distanced Senior Counsel appointment ceremony on 11 January 2021. Once a year, the Academy’s Senior Counsel Selection Committee, chaired
Chief Justice’s Cup 2019
Fancy footwork, cheering crowds and jaw-dropping penalty kick-outs—these were all in good supply at the fourth edition of the Chief
Giving ex-offenders a leg-up: The YRF-SAL STAR Bursary
Donate to the YRF-SAL STAR Bursary at Force Majeure: https://www.giving.sg/yellow-ribbon-f… The YRF-SAL Skills Training Assistance to Restart (STAR) Bursary supports
SAL Asks: Senior Counsel 2020 (Murali Pillai, SC)
Mr Murali Pillai, SC is a partner at Rajah & Tann and Member of Parliament for Bukit Batok. In 2020,
Why Common Law Practitioners Should Learn About Civil Law
Why should lawyers in Singapore learn about civil law? Assoc Prof Gary F. Bell explains.
Commercial Precedents on LawNet: Lawyers Weigh In
Stefanie Yuen Thio (TSMP Law), Benjamin Gaw (Drew & Napier), Bryan Tan (Pinsent Masons) and Stephen Revell (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer)
Commercial Law: Starting Out (1 – 5 years PQE)
Your first days of lawyering are tough enough without having to fumble over what goes into a contract. Precedents might
SAL Asks: Senior Counsel 2020 (Mohamed Faizal, SC)
Mr Mohamed Faizal, SC currently serves at the Attorney-General’s Chambers as a deputy chief prosecutor and senior state counsel. In
On a mission to clean up the Web | In Conversation with Tim Berners-Lee
While in town for SAL’s TechLaw.Fest 2019, Sir Tim Berners-Lee joined CNA for an exclusive conversation about his mission to
(Full Interview) ASEAN Law Academy 2019 Interview of Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon
ASEAN Law Academy 2019 full interview of Chief Justice of Singapore Sundaresh Menon by Professor Joseph Weiler.
Deal & Dispute Management For Asian Businesses
Brought to you by the Singapore Academy of Law, Deal & Dispute Management For Asian Businesses sees Asian legal experts