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JLP Opening Conference and Launch - Masterclass on Lifelong Learning Agility

Date & Time: 21 May 2025 (21 May: 9.00am - 4.10pm)
Venue: ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore

SAL 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 Communication

Participants 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.

Usual Price: SGD 872.00

CPD Points : TBC

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Overview

Event Programme

9.00am	Registration
9.30am	Welcome Address by CE, SAL
9.40am	Opening Lecture by Chief Justice
10.00am	Fireside Chat with Chief Justice on Sustainability in Legal Practice
11.00am	Signing of Pledge by Law Firms
11.10am	Tea Break
11.40am	Panel Discussion with Members of the International Advisory Panel
12.40pm	Lunch
2.00pm	Masterclass on Lifelong Learning Agility
3.30pm	Closing Address
3.40pm	Tea Break and Networking

Speakers

Simran Toor Consultant,
Singapore Academy of Law

Simran Toor is a consultant at the Singapore Academy of Law. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as an experienced and impactful advocate for her clients, and a thought leader for gender equality.

Simran began her legal journey as a criminal prosecutor at the Attorney-General’s Chambers of Singapore. Thereafter, as a disputes partner at WongPartnership LLP, Simran specialised in white-collar and financial crime, regulatory investigations, and prosecution work for government bodies. She played a pivotal role in the in numerous complex litigation cases, and provided strategic advice in many high-profile matters, and co-authored several chapters in prominent legal publications, including the Chambers White-Collar Crime 2021 guide and the Chambers Anti-Corruption Law and Practice guide.

Simran’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive legal community is evident in her numerous roles and contributions.

She served as an elected member of the Council of the Law Society of Singapore for 12 years, where she championed access to justice issues and equitable treatment for women lawyers. In 2019, she co-founded the Women in Practice Committee. As Co-Chairperson, she spearheaded initiatives to support women in law, and to combat bullying and harassment within the legal profession.

In 2022, Simran was appointed the first CEO of SG Her Empowerment (SHE), a non-profit organisation dedicated to tackling gender inequality and empowering women in the digital age. Under her leadership, SHE launched initiatives to support victims of online harm, harassment, and non-consensual image sharing, and undertook crucial research to advocate for policy change.

Simran sits on the boards of KidStart Singapore Limited, a Government organisation that provides help and support to help underprivileged children under the age of 6 thrive, and I Love Children, an charity that advocates for better fertility awareness in Singapore. She has also contributed to the Birthday Book, a collection of essays by Singaporean thought leaders, on the topic of unconscious gender bias.

Other Information

SILE Accredited CPD Activity

Number of Public CPD Points:
4 Public MEC Points (TBC)

Practice Area: Mandatory Ethics Component
Training Level: General

SILE Attendance Policy

Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.

For enquiries related to this event, please email [email protected].

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