Chief Justice’s Foreword
The Bicentennial is an occasion not only for commemoration and celebration, but also for reflection. It invites us to look back with pride and gratitude on the efforts of our predecessors, who laid the foundations of the robust legal system
Milestones in Singapore’s Legal History
Since the founding of Singapore, the legal system has evolved in line with the nation's historical developments. The Singapore courts have come a long way to what it is today, from adopting British laws in the colonial era, to having
The Second Charter: The Making & Unmaking of a Template for Justice
Introduction Since the beginning of this year, Singapore's legal fraternity has been celebrating the Bicentennial of the Second Charter of Justice, dated 27 November 1826. While the Second Charter is perhaps the most important milestone in the establishment of Singapore's modern
Looking Back
When a long career comes to a close, one may wonder quietly as to what legacy one has left behind. A legacy is an endowment of the riches that one accumulates from learning and experience, and it is offered, without
Message from the President
It is with much pride and happiness that in my first message as President in this Gazette, I have the pleasure of congratulating and welcoming to our fraternity the new members of the Law Society of Singapore who were admitted
Dispute Resolution in Singapore
The inaugural Mass Call this year marks a significant milestone in the lives of the newly admitted lawyers, even as we commemorate 200 years of the legal profession in Singapore. In recent decades, Singapore has experienced a meteoric rise in its
Entering a 200-Year Profession and Shaping What Comes Next
To the 2026 cohort: Congratulations on your call to the Bar! As Co-Chairpersons of the Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) of the Law Society of Singapore, we welcome you to the profession. Your path from university, through training, to finally becoming lawyers has been
Singapore Legal Bicentennial: The Development of Singapore’s Corporate and Securities Law Over the Last Two Centuries
From its origin as a colonial administration to its present status as a first world sovereign metropolis, the development of Singapore's corporate and capital markets legal regime in the past two centuries reflects the country's broader social, economic and cultural
Law in the Digital Age Through Lived Practice
The More Things Change, the More Things Stay the Same When the Law Society of Singapore first reached out to me to contribute a reflection on “Law in the Digital Age” to the Bicentennial Law Gazette issue, the first thing which
Pro Bono & The Rule of Law
Congratulations on getting called to the Bar! Your path ahead will take many forms. Some will spend much of your careers in court; others will build practices advising businesses. There may be many twists and turns along the way, and likely