Archive: August 2020
Congratulations on your admission. The 2020 cohort has already left its mark as trailblazers, being
So, you’ve heard a great deal about the possibility of an in-house legal career as
Congratulations on getting called to the Bar! This is a significant milestone marking your entry
Dear Members, Hearty congratulations to the newly-called lawyers of the 2020 Mass Call! You would have
The transition from law school to law firm can be daunting and sometimes frustrating. Unlike law
I am writing this at 7.37am on a Sunday morning. 3 May 2020. Mila is
Articles From This Month's Issue
Rise of the Zoombies
The year is 2020. Decades before this, novice lawyers at the Bar wandered about the office, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, asking their seniors,
Whither That Silver Lining
Things may be looking bleak this year, for young and not so young lawyers alike, and across many sectors and industries in
Why Etiquette Matters – Inspirations from C C Tan Award Recipients
As a newly called lawyer, the furthest question from your mind now is probably: “How do I want to be remembered within
Perspective of Life as a Young Lawyer
Celebration. Young lawyer, congratulations are in order for reaching this milestone that you have been working so hard for. You have gone through an
President’s Message
This one’s for the children. The children of the profession. As I write this, I am aware of anecdotal feedback and have seen
CEO’s Message
Dear Members, Hearty congratulations to the newly-called lawyers of the 2020 Mass Call! You would have been among the pioneer batch to receive
Risky Business – Managing Your Files and Practice
The transition from law school to law firm can be daunting and sometimes frustrating. Unlike law school examinations, legal issues in practice seldom
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I have just finished my training in a mid-sized firm and am going to be called in August. However, very
The Institutional Perspective: Invaluable Lessons from Inside an Arbitral Institution
With the rise of international arbitration in the global economy, young practitioners have been drawn to the practice area in droves, competing
Called During COVID – Thriving and Staying Relevant
Congratulations on your admission. The 2020 cohort has already left its mark as trailblazers, being amongst the first lawyers to have been
Of Football, Pandemics and Training Contracts …
I am writing this at 7.37am on a Sunday morning. 3 May 2020. Mila is done with her walk. Yes, she is
The Junior Counsel Survival Guide
So, you’ve heard a great deal about the possibility of an in-house legal career as a viable (and fun) alternative to being
Pro Bono Tips for Newly Called Lawyers
Congratulations on getting called to the Bar! This is a significant milestone marking your entry into the legal profession. From this day
Living with COVID-19: A Young Lawyer’s Perspective
For legal practitioners in Singapore, 2020 will always be remembered as a momentous year where the Singapore courts had made online hearings
Message from Chairperson, Young Lawyers Committee
Heartiest congratulations to the newly called Advocates and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Singapore! I invite you to reflect on the long
Law Society Pro Bono Services: Volunteer With Us
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