Law Society Mentorship Scheme: Perspectives from Our Mentors
We speak with Kuah Boon Theng, SC, and Sarita Masir on their experiences as mentors with the Law Society Mentorship Scheme. We learn from them how the mentorship scheme is a two-way bridge for both mentors and mentees, with both
Perils of Using Generative AI: Personal Costs for Citing Fictitious Authority
Introduction In Tajudin bin Gulam Rasul and another v Suriaya bte Haja Mohideen [2025] SGHCR 33 (Tajudin bin Gulam Rasul), the Singapore High Court (General Division) (the Court) ordered the claimants’ counsel to personally bear the defendant’s costs after citing a
A/B Testing Prompt Engineering for Legal
The Difference Between Playing With AI and Mastering It Or Why Most Lawyers are Typing the Legal Equivalent of "Write Me a Good Contract" I've been watching lawyers and non-lawyers interact with AI about the law for the past few years,
Ctrl+F ”Help”: Finding Direction Through Mentorship
Two young lawyers, Sylvester Tan and Arthur Lim, share how being part of the Law Society’s mentorship programme has helped them navigate law practice and what they have learned from their mentorship journey. If you are interested to learn about the
A Memo to Law Firm Leaders: Will Your Firm Be Left Behind?
This article is inspired by Richard Susskind’s latest book, How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed
Get Inspired! Tech Adoption Journey from Fellow Law Practices
Adopting Legal Tech at Focus Law Asia: A Boutique Firm’s Perspective on Document Management and Cyber Security As a boutique law firm with around 40 members, including lawyers and administrative staff, Focus Law Asia recognises that technology is not a luxury
In Service of Justice and Fairness
Professor David Tan from NUS Law sits down with former Chief Justice and former Attorney General Chan Sek Keong for a chat about his life in the law and his reflections on lawyering and the Law Society.
Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession
"AI is changing how the world works. The fact that so many countries are already embracing it means that all countries will ultimately have to reckon with the impact it drives."[ref]Reid Hoffman & Greg Beato, Superagency: What Could Possibly Go
The Pursuit of Happiness
Suggestions for a More Fulfilling Practice for Young Lawyers I was called to the Bar in 1999 - right at the turn of the century. The 20th Century was an eventful one – there were the two world wars, self-government of
Navigating the ESG Revolution: Your Gateway to Sustainable Legal Practice
Feeling overwhelmed by the fast-evolving ESG landscape, the complexity of ESG jargon, and what role the Singapore Lawyer has to play in all of this? As ESG considerations increasingly shape business decisions and regulatory frameworks across the world, Singapore's legal services