Fiat Justitia: Commenting or Politicking
The Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 1986 removed the Law Society's general right to comment on all impending legislation.
Fiat Justitia: The Law Society in the New Millennium and Its New Home
The Law Society's New Home Tracey Yeo, 'Southward Ho! A Permanent Home Close to the River', Singapore Law Gazette, Jun 1999, at 4 Following the footsteps of Singapore's pioneers, the Law Society of Singapore has laid down its roots close to the
Fiat Justitia: Supply of Lawyers
The course was reprised the following January in an expanded form. On 3 January 1995, 170 members of the Society attended a seminar ‘In Pursuit of Excellence in Advocacy’, and this was followed by a three-day intensive workshop for 50
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
Judiciary Bicentennial Calendar of Events
To commemorate 200 years of upholding the Rule of Law, the Judiciary has lined up a series of flagship events and exhibitions held throughout 2026 to mark this historic milestone. Bicentennial Exhibition – The Charter and the Courts: 200 Years of
Fiat Justitia: The Law Society’s Crest
When it was established in 1967, the Advocates and Solicitors Society of Singapore did not appear to have an official crest of its own. If it did, the Society never used the crest in any of its publications or publicity
Disciplinary Tribunal Reports
Pursuant to section 93(5) of the Legal Profession Act, the Council of the Law Society is required to publish the findings and determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal in the Singapore Law Gazette or in such other media as the Council
Fiat Justitia: New Directions and Problems
...the Legal Profession Act in 1986, by streamlining the disciplinary process and by requiring lay participation in the process to ensure transparency and accountability. However, it was not possible to force the Law Society to broaden its remit by taking
Opening of the Legal Year 2026 – Speech by the President of the Law Society
Professor Tan Cheng Han, SC INTRODUCTION May it please your Honour, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, Justices of Appeal, Judges and Judicial Commissioners. I first extend a warm welcome to our overseas Bar leaders and representatives: President Tania Wolff from Law
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon: Response delivered at the Opening of The Legal Year 2026
INTRODUCTION Mr Attorney, Professor Tan, Honoured guests, Members of the Bar, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to the Opening of this Legal Year. I am especially grateful to the Honourable Chief Justice Chiv Keng and Justice Synn Sovannrath of the Supreme