A Lawyer’s Quick Guide to Agentic AI
Introduction Agentic artificial intelligence (“Agentic AI”) marks a significant change from earlier legal‑tech tools. Unlike traditional generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) systems that merely generate content on demand, agentic systems can autonomously plan and carry out multi‑step tasks toward a defined
Gen AI: A Learned Friend for Litigants?
The accelerating adoption of generative artificial intelligence (“Gen AI”) in legal contexts has prompted both optimism and unease.
Law Society Launches Webpage for the Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme (SWMP)
Introduction On 9 January 2026, the Law Society launched the Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme (“SWMP”), a significant step toward strengthening professional development for junior lawyers through structured and meaningful mentorship by senior lawyers within the same law practice. Developed pursuant to
Introducing the Law Society’s Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme
Introduction The Law Society of Singapore will be launching a Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme (“SWMP”) in early January 2026 to support junior lawyers through structured, practical mentorship within their law practices. This article seeks to address a number of common questions
The Law Society’s New Guidance Note on the Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Bullying
Introduction Workplace harassment and bullying are fundamentally incompatible with the values of the legal profession. To safeguard the physical and mental well-being, and safety of its members (Members) and members’ employees (Employees), the Law Society of Singapore (Law Society) issued Guidance
Perils of Using Generative AI: Personal Costs for Citing Fictitious Authority
Introduction In Tajudin bin Gulam Rasul and another v Suriaya bte Haja Mohideen [2025] SGHCR 33 (Tajudin bin Gulam Rasul), the Singapore High Court (General Division) (the Court) ordered the claimants’ counsel to personally bear the defendant’s costs after citing a