Life in a Law Firm
You would know by now that you will likely be spending most of your waking hours in the office. You may be spending more time with your colleagues than with your family. As a new lawyer, you have to also
Technology Basics – Part 1: Taming the Inbox
Mastering Microsoft Outlook Like a Pro Welcome to the first installment of the “Technology Basics” series, brought to you by the Law Society’s Representation and Law Reform department. This series aims to offer lawyers practical tips on how to make the
Starting Your Own Practice
How to Save Money and Time Congratulations if you have decided to start your own practice. Whether you are flying solo, or partnering a few others, chances are neither of you have done it before. Starting a new practice is like
Ten Things I Learnt as a Mentee in the Inaugural Law Society Mentorship Scheme
Embarking on my legal journey was both exciting and daunting. Participating in the Law Society's inaugural mentorship scheme provided me with a transformative experience that shaped my career in ways I could never have imagined. This scheme offered a confidential
What Happens to a Sole Practitioner’s Law Practice if They Die or Lose Mental Capacity?
What happens to a Sole Practitioner’s law practice when they pass away or when they lose mental capacity? What preparatory steps could a Sole Practitioner take to plan for such contingencies? What are some areas in which regulators can consider
The Ethics Assist Helpline
On 10 June 2024, the Law Society of Singapore launched “Ethics Assist”, a confidential helpline designed to facilitate a lawyer’s access to ethical guidance. The creation of Ethics Assist is aligned with the recommendation of the Interim Report of the Ethics
Conquering the Hidden Costs
Strategies to Reduce "Work About Work" in Law Firms Introduction Technology continues to impact and reshape how lawyers work. Amidst this transformation, a fundamental paradox lingers: the pervasive presence of "work about work" — the non-value-added tasks that consume substantial time and
Talent Management Strategies for Associates – Competency Framework
Associates play a pivotal role in the delivery of legal services, serving as the backbone of law firms' operations and representing the future leadership of the organisation. The ability to attract, develop and retain top legal talent is essential for
Understanding Legal Tech Transformation in Document Review
Recent LinkedIn data shared with TIME magazine showed that references to “generative AI” appeared in posts 36 times more often in 2023 than in 2022. 2023 was undoubtedly the year that generative AI became mainstream for the general business world. For
Back to Basics: Undertakings
“What you do have is my word. And it’s stronger than oak” Jerry Maguire (1996) In a recent disciplinary case,[ref]Law Society of Singapore v Ezekiel Peter Latimer (“Ezekiel Peter Latimer”) (2024) SGHC 90.[/ref] the Court of Three Judges reminded lawyers of the