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Date & Time: 21 May 2025 (21 May: 9.00am - 4.10pm)
Venue: ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay SingaporeSAL is excited to announce the opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP)! This event will unite legal professionals, thought leaders, and advocates globally to enhance the education and professional journey of junior lawyers.
Key highlights:
- Keynote by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and fireside chat on sustainability in legal practice
- International Advisory Panel on Lawyer as Learner: Cultivating Reflective Practices for Ongoing Excellence
- Interactive Masterclass
Participants will choose 1 out of 3 interactive masterclasses to attend in the afternoon:
#1: Masterclass on Ethics of Gen AI by Prof. Julian Webb: Explore the ethical risks of using AI in legal practice through case studies on duty to the court, competence, and lawyer-client confidentiality. Participants will develop strategies for the safe and ethical use of GenAI in legal work.
#2: Learn more and register for Masterclass on Lifelong Learning Agility
#3: Learn more and register for Masterclass on Crisis CommunicationParticipants who register for the conference will also attend the sessions on “Self-Leadership for Young Lawyers”.
Session 1 (Face-to-face): 11 Jun 2025 OR 3 Sep 2025
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Session 2 (Virtual): 18 Jun 2025 OR 24 Sep 2025.
Additional information will be provided separately.Important Note: This is a required component of the JLP. Participants who register for the JLP Conference will be considered enrolled in the JLP and are expected to complete 12 modules over 2 years, with the JLP Conference being the first module. For more information about the JLP, please visit the JLP webpage.
JLP Opening Conference and Launch - Masterclass on Ethics of Gen AIMember's Price: SGD 872.00Usual Price: SGD 872.00CS CPD -
Date & Time: 21 May 2025 (21 May: 9.00am - 4.10pm)
Venue: ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay SingaporeSAL is excited to announce the opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP)! This event will unite legal professionals, thought leaders, and advocates globally to enhance the education and professional journey of junior lawyers.
Key highlights:
- Keynote by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and fireside chat on sustainability in legal practice
- International Advisory Panel on Lawyer as Learner: Cultivating Reflective Practices for Ongoing Excellence
- Interactive Masterclass
Participants will choose 1 out of 3 interactive masterclasses to attend in the afternoon:
#2: Masterclass on Lifelong Learning Agilities: This masterclass helps junior lawyers plan their ongoing development to thrive in a changing legal landscape. You’ll learn to identify transferable skills, create a self-directed learning plan, and build a network of mentors.
#1: Learn more and register for Masterclass on Ethics of Gen AI
#3: Learn more and register for Masterclass on Crisis CommunicationParticipants who register for the conference will also attend the sessions on “Self-Leadership for Young Lawyers”.
Session 1 (Face-to-face): 11 Jun 2025 OR 3 Sep 2025
And
Session 2 (Virtual): 18 Jun 2025 OR 24 Sep 2025.
Additional information will be provided separately.Important Note: This is a required component of the JLP. Participants who register for the JLP Conference will be considered enrolled in the JLP and are expected to complete 12 modules over 2 years, with the JLP Conference being the first module. For more information about the JLP, please visit the JLP webpage.
JLP Opening Conference and Launch - Masterclass on Lifelong Learning AgilityMember's Price: SGD 872.00Usual Price: SGD 872.00CS CPD -
Date & Time: 21 May 2025 (21 May: 9.00am - 4.10pm)
Venue: ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay SingaporeSAL is excited to announce the opening conference and launch of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme (JLP)! This event will unite legal professionals, thought leaders, and advocates globally to enhance the education and professional journey of junior lawyers.
Key highlights:
- Keynote by the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and fireside chat on sustainability in legal practice
- International Advisory Panel on Lawyer as Learner: Cultivating Reflective Practices for Ongoing Excellence
- Interactive Masterclass
Participants will choose 1 out of 3 interactive masterclasses to attend in the afternoon:
#3: Masterclass on Crisis Communications: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know to Mitigate Reputational Risk
This masterclass helps lawyers manage reputational risks for their clients. In this interactive session, we'll explore common reputational risks in legal work, discuss mitigation strategies, and examine two high-profile case studies to understand how legal communications can be hijacked and avoid a reputational crisis.
#1: Learn more and register for Masterclass on Ethics of Gen AI
#2: Learn more and register for Masterclass on Opening Conference and Masterclass on Lifelong Learning AgilityParticipants who register for the conference will also attend the sessions on “Self-Leadership for Young Lawyers”.
Session 1 (Face-to-face): 11 Jun 2025 OR 3 Sep 2025
And
Session 2 (Virtual): 18 Jun 2025 OR 24 Sep 2025.
Additional information will be provided separately.Important Note: This is a required component of the JLP. Participants who register for the JLP Conference will be considered enrolled in the JLP and are expected to complete 12 modules over 2 years, with the JLP Conference being the first module. For more information about the JLP, please visit the JLP webpage.
JLP Opening Conference and Launch - Masterclass on Crisis CommunicationsMember's Price: SGD 872.00Usual Price: SGD 872.00CS CPD -
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 & 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