Legaltech Waters Run Rough and Deep
Our Ship Has Many a Storm to Weather Heartiest congratulations on being called to the Bar, and for your membership into the legal fraternity. Today’s lawyer is expected to have many more skills than legal knowledge alone. So put your textbooks away,
A Day in the Life of a Busy Practitioner
How to juggle and balance life, work and hobbies Congratulations on getting called to the Bar. Most of you are probably wondering … SO NOW WHAT? Lawyers are essentially storytellers. Litigation lawyers construct the narratives of our client’s cases and defences.
It’s Ok to Not be Ok
And we are not ok. The toll of the pandemic is taking its course with more and more people admitting to struggles with mental health. Economic stressors, endless lockdowns, the stresses of working from home, in close proximity to others,
Networking for Young Lawyers
Building your brand as a young lawyer; how to make use of the convenience of modern technology My fellow lawyer, congratulations on being called to the Bar! Now that you are starting out in your career, you may feel the pressure to
A Penny for Your Thoughts
Dear Learned Friends, As a young lawyer, starting out just like each and every one of you, getting called to the Bar was an achievement on its own. Unfortunately, this milestone is one of the easiest battles out of many you
Message from Co-Chairpersons, Young Lawyers Committee
Heartiest congratulations to the newly called Advocates and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Singapore! We are the Co-Chairpersons of the Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) and this is our brief message to you. Reflecting on the Journey Thus Far First, we invite
Pro Bono: A Possible Resolution to Equal Access to Justice
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate and welcome all of you to our noble profession. You should take pride in all the accomplishments that have brought you to this day. I am certain that all of you would
The Art of Marketing Yourself and Your Law Firm
Why do you need to market yourself today? The fact is that marketing is generally not a term associated with the legal industry, most law firms and lawyers in Singapore have practically established themselves by their professionalism, reputation, and efficacy.
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
© CREDITS: Docu-animation filmed, animated and created pro bono by Weave. Comics curated by Law Society Pro Bono Services. Weave is a Singapore-based production house that tells heartfelt stories beautifully – through films, motion graphics, and photography. Visit their website for more