A Review of the 2022/23 International Moots Season
This is the ninth annual review of Singapore’s performance in international moot court competitions.
Furthering Access to Justice, the PDO Way
The Public Defender’s Office was launched in December 2022 to provide criminal defence aid for eligible accused persons facing non-capital charges and cannot afford legal representation. Eight months on, we speak with the Chief Public Defender, Mr Wong Kok Weng
A Giant and a Gentleman: Remembering Tan Yock Lin
Our beloved Dean Salleh passed away on 17 February 2022, leaving behind a gaping hole in our hearts and in the Personal Injury and Property Damage (PIPD) bar. A well-spoken and highly talented lawyer, Dean’s blazing tenacity and grit were
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am a fifth-year associate working on a big file staffed with three partners and two other junior associates. As the mid-level associate, I am tasked with reviewing my juniors’ work and reporting upwards to my partners. My
Mass Call Speech by Vice-President Chia Boon Teck
This speech was delivered by Vice-President Chia Boon Teck at the afternoon session of the Mass Call on 21 August 2023. First of all, welcome to the legal profession and let me congratulate all of you and your proud parents on
Reflecting on What It Means to be an Ethical Lawyer
As you begin your journey as a young lawyer, do take some time to reflect on what you understand being an ethical lawyer entails. To help you in your self-reflection, you can refer to the snippets below taken from articles
Welcome from YLC Chairperson
Good day my newly-called Learned Friends! On behalf of the Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) of the Law Society of Singapore (LSS), congratulations on being called to the Bar! Having heard the term “Learned Friends” countless times, you are now one of
There and Back Again: A Lawyer’s Tale
Like a certain Mr Baggins who wrote about his experiences outside the Shire and his comfort zone, this article features some lawyers who have spread their wings and made that leap of faith to work overseas, either in-house or in
Going In-house: A View from the Bottom
There seems to be a trend of lawyers going in-house at a younger age, and nowadays some companies may not even require their new in-house counsels to have experience in private practice. The internet is full of articles listing the
Learning the Art of Compartmentalisation and Integration
As a practising matrimonial lawyer, I find it almost impossible to separate work from life. Perpetuators have no “working hours” – our clients may experience trauma, helplessness and violence anytime round the clock. Apart from having to respond to clients