Amicus Agony
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Citation for C C Tan Award 2020
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Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am a practice trainee in a mid-sized law firm. I have been working very hard since I joined, ever since RLT (Relevant Legal Training) days, and was very happy to be offered a contract by the partners,
The Journey of Legal Innovation: Building Your Innovation Strategy
Innovation is a buzzword in the legal industry, and for a good reason. There is fierce competition for legal work around the world, which translates to constant pressure to provide legal services more quickly and cost-effectively without sacrificing quality. This
Law and Liberal Arts Education
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The World Justice Project – Background and Recent Developments
“The WJP is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting the rule of law. We believe that the rule of law is foundational to so much else that we are trying to achieve in this world whether it is economic