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Date: 14 January 2025
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Venue: ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore
The Singapore Academy of Law (‘’SAL”), in collaboration with the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”), is organising the Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (“SICCC”) on 14 and 15 January 2025 at the ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore. The SICCC marks a special and significant milestone in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the SICC since its establishment.
The theme of the SICCC is “Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World” and will consider issues relevant to the transnational system of commercial justice within today’s globalised world, highlighting the pivotal role of international commercial courts as neutral arbiters and enablers of change. There will be several panels with a distinguished line up of speakers exploring diverse topics, including evolving trends in managing complex cross-border disputes, innovative approaches to resolving private law issues in borderless disputes and alongside cutting-edge emerging technologies, as well as holistic perspectives on cross-border corporate restructuring in the commercial dispute resolution space.[Conference Dinner only] Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025Usual Price: SGD 272.50 -
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.
Member's Price: $70.00 (before GST)
Associate Student Member's Price: $30.00 (before GST)
Non-Member’s Price: $90.00 (before GST)Mastering the Role as a Junior Advocate: Guidance from the BenchMember's Price: SGD 76.30Usual Price: SGD 98.10CS CPD -
Date & Time: 23 October 2024, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street, S(179803)This panel discussion brings together members from various sectors of the legal industry and aims to showcase the myriad of career opportunities available to lawyers beyond the conventional law firm. Attendees will gain valuable insights into diverse opportunities beyond the traditional law firm route, a better understanding of the varied pathways available in the legal industry and how the panellists decided to transition between law and law-related careers.
This forum is a members only event.
Member's Price: $70.00 (before GST)
Navigating and Transitioning Career Paths Beyond the Traditional Law FirmUsual Price: SGD 76.30CS CPD -
Date & Time: 30 -31 July 2024 (Day 1 & 2: 9.00am - 5.15pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street S(179803)This 2 day programme will help you to gain insights on the managerial and business aspects of the legal profession. Understand strategy in a law firm and how you can contribute to it. Through interactive and workshop-based sessions, participants will learn to:
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Identify five key behaviours that the participants can deploy to display leadership in their firms.
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Develop their, individual medium-term aspirations in terms of objectives and key results.
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Develop self-awareness about their preferred conflict resolution style;
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Develop awareness of alternative conflict resolution styles and to practice same.
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Understand the key strategic choices firms make to position themselves in an industry
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Develop an appreciation of business valuation techniques and approaches in M&A transactions.
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Develop understanding of how to contribute to firm strategy:
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Explore their ability to make more substantive contributions to firm strategy.
Early bird rate (until 19 July) Usual rate (20 July onwards) Member $1,038
(before of GST)
$1,384
(before GST)
Non-member $1,297.50
(before GST)
$1,730
(before GST)
To register for the course, please email to les@sal.org.sg with the following details:
- First name:
- Last name:
- Contact number:
- Email address:
- Member: Yes / No (pls indicate accordingly)
- Number of seats:
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