CEO’s Message
Dear Member, Ayubowan (meaning “Long Life” in Sinhalese)! As part of the Lawyers Go Global (LG2) programme, the Law Society of Singapore organised a Mission to Sri Lanka from 10 to 14 September 2018. It was an intense four-day mission trip
Arise, the T-Shaped Lawyer and How Law Firms Play a Pivotal Role
Maximising resources, increasing revenue, elevating the firm’s presence: these are constant challenges law firms face today. While the legal industry has traditionally been snail paced in keeping up with the tech adoption curve, such challenges have put undue pressure on
To A Newly Called Lawyer:
You are never too young to stand up and be counted. One third of the legal profession comprise you and your peers. You are never too young to have a voice. The Law Society Council working through, and together with, its
In Ten Years’ Time, I Will Be …
Being called to the Bar is an honour and a privilege. Being a part of the noble profession opens up many possibilities for you. Some of you will stay, some of you will go. This article looks at some of
You Are Never Too Young to Lead
We have all exchanged a tale or two about bosses behaving badly. Or maybe some of you have had the misfortune of being on the receiving end of workplace abuse. Maybe these stories have made you think – What does
Opening Remarks for Cybersecurity Conference 2018
Welcome to the Cybersecurity Conference 2018! In this hallowed halls of learning in SMU, today will be a day of much learning on cybersecurity. The Law Society of Singapore is committed to strengthening our watch on cybersecurity. This year, we renamed
Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
Lawyers are typically wary of new management trends, but having a diverse workforce who feel included promises measureable benefits to firms in staff retention, engagement, creativity, innovation, productivity, client attraction and reputation, as well as being the right thing to
Debunking the Myths About Alternative Fee Arrangements: Interviews with Three Practitioners
Introduction “Alternative fee arrangements are inferior to traditional hourly billing.” “Fixed fees are only for routine work, like drafting standard contracts.” “You have to bill by the hour in litigation – how can you know how long a dispute will take?”
Law-Accountancy Connection and Collaboration
On 29 June 2018, we co-organised together with ACCA an inaugural Legal and Accounting Connect Seminar. It marked a new high-water mark in connection and collaboration between the lawyers and accountants. The half-day seminar that drew about 240 speakers and
Working with Emotionally Vulnerable Clients – Tips and Strategies
Lawyers will encounter clients with a myriad of emotional problems across their varied and complex work. Working effectively with emotionally vulnerable clients is essential across all areas of law. This is particularly the case in family and criminal law where