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Archive: April 2026

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

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

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

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

The More Things Change, the More Things Stay the Same When the Law Society of Singapore

Congratulations on getting called to the Bar! Your path ahead will take many forms. Some will

To commemorate 200 years of upholding the Rule of Law, the Judiciary has lined up

Articles From This Month's Issue

The Bicentennial is an occasion not only for commemoration and celebration, but also for reflection. It invites us to look back with

Since the founding of Singapore, the legal system has evolved in line with the nation's historical developments. The Singapore courts have come

Introduction Since the beginning of this year, Singapore's legal fraternity has been celebrating the Bicentennial of the Second Charter of Justice, dated 27

When a long career comes to a close, one may wonder quietly as to what legacy one has left behind. A legacy

It is with much pride and happiness that in my first message as President in this Gazette, I have the pleasure of

The inaugural Mass Call this year marks a significant milestone in the lives of the newly admitted lawyers, even as we commemorate

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

From its origin as a colonial administration to its present status as a first world sovereign metropolis, the development of Singapore's corporate

The More Things Change, the More Things Stay the Same When the Law Society of Singapore first reached out to me to contribute

Congratulations on getting called to the Bar! Your path ahead will take many forms. Some will spend much of your careers in court;

Introduction As the profession changes, so too must legal education. The purpose of legal education is, after all, to equip lawyers with the

To commemorate 200 years of upholding the Rule of Law, the Judiciary has lined up a series of flagship events and exhibitions

By the 1980s, the personal computer had arrived on the desktop of many law firms. While not yet ubiquitous, they were considered

The articles above are from the April 2026 issue of the Law Gazette.