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Date & Time: 24 September 2024 (4.30pm - 5.45pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street S(179803)Drawing on 37 years as a barrister and 9 years as a High Court Judge, the Honourable Mr Justice Michael Soole will focus on the task of a young junior in a case team headed by senior practitioner(s). He will discuss how to contribute 'value-added' to the overall teamwork, develop and make the best use of specialist skills and knowledge, anticipate and prepare for tasks which may arise at short notice, respond to such tasks effectively and speedily, when to speak up and when to keep silent, how to watch, listen and learn - and so in turn to become a senior advocate and practitioner.
Justice Soole will be joined by panellists comprising young lawyers practising in varying set-ups, such as a conventional large firm, a boutique litigation practice and a Singapore-style barrister chambers. This diverse panel will provide a range of perspectives on the experiences of young advocates in today’s legal profession.
You are also invited to join a networking session as part of this event, where you can connect with senior practitioners eager to mentor and gain practical insights into disputes, corporate work, and ethics. This session will also offer a preview of the upcoming Junior Lawyers Programme (JLP).
Member's Price: $70.00 (before GST)
Non-Member’s Price: $90.00 (before GST)
Associate Student Members enjoy Complimentary access
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Date: 7 January 2025 to 9 January 2025
Venue: Supreme Court and SMU Moot Court
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition, coorganised by the members of Essex Court Chambers (ECC) and the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), presents an ideal opportunity for young lawyers around the world to showcase and hone their skills as advocates. Now in its 13th year, the Competition is open to young advocates from Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore and South Korea.
All rounds of the Competition will take place in Singapore.
Preliminaries (two round-robin basis moots)
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Final Round
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Eligibility
Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales, for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are welcome to register. Teams may comprise mooters from the same or different law firms and organisations.For more information, please refer to the flyer.
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Date & Time: 7 October 2024, 2pm - 7pm
Venue: State Courts, Havelock Hall, Basement 2, 1 Havelock Square, Singapore 059724The Legal Profession Symposium will gather legal professionals to explore ethical issues shaping the profession. In conjunction with Mental Health Day, the event will combine thought-provoking discussions with wellness initiatives, which integrates insights from the Ethics and Professional Standards Committee (EPSC) recommendations to foster a holistic approach to ethical practice. Highlights of the wellness offerings include mental wellness resources, a complimentary massage corner by Atos Wellness, along with a booth from Singlife and wellness partners.
Engage with one of the most influential voices in legal ethics
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers including Mr Pav Gill, the whistleblower behind Europe’s €24 billion Wirecard fraud and founder of Confide Platform. Also speaking at the event are Senior Counsel such as Mr Siraj Omar (Drew & Napier), Dr Stanley Lai SC and Mr Jason Chan SC (both of Allen & Gledhill), among others.
Complimentary Ethics Journal
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the newly revised A Civil Practice Journal which serves as a practical guide to professional courtesy and etiquette delivered in a light-hearted tone.
Jus Debate
The symposium closes with the return of the Jus Debate where participating law schools will deliver a lively debate on the nobility of the profession. Expect a theatrical, high-energy affair, complete with costumes, props, and plenty of drama.
This is a members only event.
Member's Price: $50.00 (before GST)
Associate Student Member's Price: Complimentary
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Date & Time: 20-21 February 2025 (20 February: 9.00am - 5.15pm)
(21 February: 9.00am - 5.15pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803)This 2 day programme will help you to gain insights on the managerial and business aspects of the legal profession. You will understand strategy in a law firm and how you can map your firm's strategy.
Early Bird rates for sign-ups by 26 Jan 2025:
Prices before GST Early bird rate
(until 26 Jan 2025)
Usual rate
(27 Jan 2025 onwards)
Member $1,038
$1,384
Non-member $1,297.50
$1,730
SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can utilise their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to cover a wide range of approved skills-related courses. You can explore available courses on the MySkillsFuture website. Please click here and complete the form if you are interested in using SkillsFuture Credit.
SkillsFuture Funding (for self/company funded)
As an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), this training programme is subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Course Fee Funding and Training Allowance / Absentee Payroll are available to self /company funded individuals. Please click here and complete the form if you are interested in using SkillsFuture Funding or using both SkilsFuture Funding and SkillsFuture Credit.
Save even more with Early Bird rates AND SkillsFuture (SSG) Funding. See the 'Fees and Subsidies' table below for pricing details.
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