Pro Bono & The Rule of Law
Congratulations on getting called to the Bar! Your path ahead will take many forms. Some will spend much of your careers in court; others will build practices advising businesses. There may be many twists and turns along the way, and likely
Judiciary Bicentennial Calendar of Events
To commemorate 200 years of upholding the Rule of Law, the Judiciary has lined up a series of flagship events and exhibitions held throughout 2026 to mark this historic milestone. Bicentennial Exhibition – The Charter and the Courts: 200 Years of
The New China Arbitration Law: unboxed
The revised Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China, which came into force on 1 March 2026, represents the most significant reform of China’s arbitration framework since the Arbitration Law was first enacted in 1994. This article examines three
Remembering We Were Once Junior: Empathy, Mentorship, and Retention in Practice
This article reflects on how empathy and everyday mentorship shape the early experience of junior lawyers. Written from the perspective of a practitioner called to the Bar not long ago in 2023, it considers the steep learning curve of practice
Strait of Hormuz – Its closure and its Implications
Against a background of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, international law does not permit Iran to obstruct transit passage through an international strait such as the Strait of Hormuz (the “Strait”). Yet, the mere declaration of closure (let
How to deliver higher value to clients who use legal AI (intensively) (Part 1)
This article forms Part 1 of a two-part Practice Support series on the use of Generative AI in legal practice. This instalment focuses on how lawyers can develop strategies and deliver higher value when clients prepare AI-generated legal drafts. Part
Generative AI In Legal Practice- Lawyers Still Required
Generative AI tools have become common in everyday legal practice. They are increasingly being used to summarise cases, draft documents, and organise information. The question confronting the legal profession is no longer whether lawyers will encounter AI in their work, but
A Lawyer’s Quick Guide to Agentic AI
Introduction Agentic artificial intelligence (“Agentic AI”) marks a significant change from earlier legal‑tech tools. Unlike traditional generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) systems that merely generate content on demand, agentic systems can autonomously plan and carry out multi‑step tasks toward a defined
Gen AI: A Learned Friend for Litigants?
The accelerating adoption of generative artificial intelligence (“Gen AI”) in legal contexts has prompted both optimism and unease.
Opening of the Legal Year 2026 – Speech by the President of the Law Society
Professor Tan Cheng Han, SC INTRODUCTION May it please your Honour, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, Justices of Appeal, Judges and Judicial Commissioners. I first extend a warm welcome to our overseas Bar leaders and representatives: President Tania Wolff from Law