Beyond the Bar
Lawyers leaving the legal profession to pursue interests in other fields is not an uncommon trend. Statistics by the Law Society of Singapore in 2017 reveal that about eight per cent of lawyers do not renew their practising certificates every
Vice President’s Message
You Are an Emotional Labourer Opening remarks given by Vice President Adrian Tan at the Family Law Conference 2019. The First Time I Spoke to a Lawyer When I was a teenager (which I believe was only a couple of years ago), my
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am a newly-qualified lawyer. I am very strict when it comes to following the rules and procedures. I do not want anything or anyone to ruin my chances at becoming Senior Counsel, which is my ultimate goal. Recently,
200 Years of Singapore and the United Kingdom
Tommy Koh, Scott Wightman, ed., 2019 Straits Times Press Historian Edward Hallett Carr wrote that “History would not be worth writing or reading if it had no meaning”[ref]TLS 26 December 1954[/ref]; but searching for meaning presents an interesting conundrum ever since
What to Expect of the Singapore Convention on Mediation
I was thrilled when on 23 July 2018, the news first broke to the public that a new United Nations (UN) treaty on mediation will be named after Singapore, following the recommendation to sign the treaty in Singapore at the
President’s Message
Dear Law Society Members, We Are Moving Our Service Centre Location! Spanning five decades of golden history, today the Law Society has grown exponentially in membership size as well as scale and complexity of our operations and functions. With a plethora of looming
CEO’s Message
Dear Member, Retool, refashion, reimagine, redesign, remake, remodel are just some buzzwords we use to label a Change. I have always thought of Change as a polarising topic. There are personalities who continually mourn the passing of a bygone era and
Microsoft Word Hacks for Young Lawyers: How to Automate Your Cross-References
This article is the second of the Law Society of Singapore’s Legal Research & Development department’s two-part series called “Microsoft Word hacks for young lawyers”. Introduction “I have an authority that was originally cited in full in footnote 1, but I’ve added
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am an associate in a law firm and thinking about making the switch in-house. Is there a "way back" to practice if I feel more suitable for practice thereafter? Confused Lawyer Dear Confused Lawyer, Good news is, these days skill
Engaging and Working with a Forensic Expert
Insights from a Forensic Scientist Introduction Forensic analysis has emerged as a powerful tool for the justice system. Its unique ability to uncover the most vital piece of evidence can make or break a case. It can provide an objective explanation to