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There are many good articles and videos online – and you will also hear from your seniors who have gone there before – on how to start and then grow in your legal career. But how to “succeed” is more than

A pioneering lawyer in each of these fast-rising practices talks about the scope of these fields and how to jumpstart a career in them. Artificial Intelligence Law By Lim Seng Siew, Director, OTP Law Corporation Seng Siew is a civil and commercial lawyer

So, you’ve just returned from your call break, and have been called to the Bar. Congratulations! You are now an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore! But now it’s back to work – at the firm you trained

Law Society President Lisa Sam delivered this speech at the Mass Call held on 19 August 2024. My warmest congratulations on your admission as advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court. This moment marks the culmination of years of rigorous study

Vice-President Chia Boon Teck delivered this speech at the Mass Call on 20 August 2024. My warmest congratulations to each one of you on your admission as advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court. This moment signifies not just the culmination

Making the Leap: From Trainee to Associate Congratulations! You’ve crossed the finish line of your traineeship and emerged as a freshly minted associate. Feeling a mix of excitement and nerves is perfectly normal - it’s a rite of passage. Reflecting on my

Embracing Science and Humanity in the AI Age Dear Learned Friends, Congratulations on being called to the Bar! Three years ago, when I was called to the Bar, the world around us was very different. While there was buzz about whether artificial intelligence

Mental Health Amongst Lawyers “I don’t have time to rest! I have exams, a mooting competition to prepare for and more internships to apply to!” “People are going to wise up and figure out I’m not that smart.” “I keep worrying that I

You would know by now that you will likely be spending most of your waking hours in the office. You may be spending more time with your colleagues than with your family. As a new lawyer, you have to also

Peggy Sarah Yee May Kuen is the recipient of the Law Society of Singapore’s Pro Bono Ambassador Award 2024. She shares why she has made it her mission to lend a hand to those in need and especially advocate for