Out-of-the-box Written Advocacy – 2020 Legal Writing Seminar
The Publications Committee’s annual Legal Writing Seminar was held virtually on 4 November 2020 with the theme “Out-of-the-box Written Advocacy”. Behind that theme was the urge to invigorate written advocacy and make it more effective. Every indication is that written
Contributory Factors to Traffic Collisions
Identifying the Human, Vehicular and Environmental Factors in Road Traffic Accidents Introduction One accident is one too many. In 2019, Singapore had 7,666 road traffic accidents causing injuries to 9,773 persons and 116 fatal accidents resulting in 117 fatalities.[ref]Yusof, Z. (10 February
Knowledge Management and Business Development – Luxury Or Necessity?
The Legal Business Landscape Today Technology and new dynamics of the business relationship between lawyers and clients are driving change in the legal industry. The classic law firm business model is losing its lustre. Clients today demand better service, faster turn-around and
Virtual Cross-Examination: Boon or Bane?
Introduction Virtual hearings are increasingly becoming the norm with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Any prior aversion to the use of technology had to quickly give way to remote working technologies, including the use of video-conferencing facilities. It
Law Society Survey Results of Mediation Experiences During COVID-19
More than 77% of lawyers prefer to have mediations conducted in-person and less than 2% would have mediations conducted in a mixed-mode fashion, i.e. a mix of attendees joining in-person and via video-conference. This was one of the key findings of
Truth Be Told
Navigating the Intricacies of Witness Preparation “A witness, upon hearing the answer of another witness (or observing the other witness’s reaction to the first witness’s answer), may come to doubt, second-guess, and eventually abandon or modify an answer which was actually
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 admitted to the Bar virtually. These traits of flexibility and resilience will be important qualities in the days
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 in private practice – it’s all true. This article outlines several positive aspects (and a few not-so-good pitfalls
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 on, you have the privilege to serve the needy and vulnerable in our community, in a way only