Globalisation and the economic shift to Asia has resulted in significant new opportunities for law firms and in-house counsel operating in this region. At the same time, partners in these law firms and corporate counsel are facing increased challenges including cost pressures, growing competition and talent retention issues. In this changing legal landscape, legal professionals must complement their technical legal expertise with strong leadership to manage these challenges and seize emerging growth opportunities.

The SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership Programme is a two-day intensive management programme specifically designed and contextualised to address the needs of law firm partners, general counsel and legal service officers. Participants from the private sector should currently have P&L remit in their roles or will soon be assuming P&L responsibilities in their organisations.

This unique programme applies business school methodologies to address leadership challenges faced by legal professionals including improving organisational alignment, managing growth and change, motivating people and teams for high performance, and communicating effectively.

Date & Time: 27-28 May 2025 (27 May: 9.00am - 5.30pm)
                                                  (28 May: 9.00am - 5.30pm)
Venue: SAL, Marina 3, The Adelphi #07-01, 1 Coleman Street (S179803)

This 2-day course comprises 3 modules of in-person learning to arm the family lawyer with competencies to support their clients and stakeholders to achieve therapeutic justice. The course is developed by the Singapore Academy of Law in conjunction with the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and is supported by a working group comprising Judicial Officers of the Family Justice Courts and senior family lawyers.

Early Bird rates for sign-ups by 27 April 2025:

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

SSG funding available. See the 'Fees and Subsidies' table below for more details.

Date & Time: 15-16 May 2025 (15 May: 9.30pm - 5.30pm)
                                                      (16 May: 9.30pm - 6.30pm)

Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803)

The course covers contentious issues that regularly occur in building construction projects and disputes: payments and variations; time and delays and termination. It also covers other practical aspects of the built industry such as construction programmes. Each session covers the legal principles and developments pertaining to these issues with a tutorial thereafter. Participants can also expect to be guided on the practical aspects of the construction dispute process: cause papers, witness selection and conferencing, use of experts, Scotts Schedule, written submissions and preparing document bundles.

The workshop takes place over two days:

DAY 1

Module 1: Construction Lawyer’s Toolkit
This session deals with the matters commonly encountered in construction arbitration, adjudication and litigation: the preparation required and expected of construction lawyers, selection of arbitrators, use and selection of expert witnesses, preparation of Scott Schedules, documents available for discovery, witness conferencing and the preparation of bundles of documents. Participants can also look forward to hearing from Mr Adrian Kong, Managing Director of Ankura, on delay analysis and delay experts.

Module 2: Payments and Variations
The session covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of claim preparation for payment and variation claims. These would include pointers on preparation of claims in accordance with the requirements of the contract, providing the necessary substantiation for valuation and how factual and expert evidence on such claims can be led or produced in adjudication and other hearings.

DAY 2

Module 3: Time and Delays and Construction Programmes
Everyone construction project will specify a date for construction of the works i.e. the contract completion date. However, delays on construction projects are inevitable. All standard form construction contracts contain provisions to address this scenario and allocate the risk between the owner and the contractor. This session covers legal concepts unique to construction projects, namely, concepts such as extensions of time, acts of prevention and time at large. It also discusses the consequences of the contractor being late in completing the works and the remedies available to the employer, namely, the right to impose liquidated damages for each day of delay.

This session will also cover construction programmes, the information that goes into one and how they might be designed and incorporated into a contract document.

Module 4: Post-Completion and Termination
This session examines the requirements to achieve completion of the construction works and the consequential obligations imposed on the Contractor post-completion.

It will cover termination under building contracts: the rights available to both the Employer and the Contractor to terminate the contract, the concept of the termination of the employment of the contractor, the usual disputes which arise following termination, the procedure to be complied with to effect a valid termination under the Contract and general law and the effect of both a valid and invalid termination on the rights and obligations of the Parties. There will also be a discussion on the provisions relating to termination under the various forms of building contract in use in Singapore.

Written Assessment
Participants (self- or company-sponsored) who apply for Singapore SkillsFuture (SSG) Funding are required to complete an open-book assessment at the end of the course. Those who do not pass the assessment will be liable to pay SAL the amount of SSG Funding received. 

Early Bird rates for sign-ups by 15 April 2025:

Date & Time: 4 July 2025 (4 July: 9.00pm - 5.30pm) - no assessment
                                             (4 July: 9.00pm - 6.00pm) - with assessment
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

The course aims to equip inhouse counsel and private practitioners with an understanding of the key concepts and issues relating to sustainability and ESG and how to incorporate such concepts into corporate policies and strategies, ensuring they are equipped to advise organisations on best practices and compliance with relevant regulations.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate and analyse client circumstances and legal situations to provide commercially practicable legal advice aligned with ESG principles and strategies to protect and promote client’s interests, specifically for corporate governance structures.

Participants can expect to undertake practical drafting lessons on how to review and revise sample corporate policies to include sustainability principles and sustainability clauses for corporate governance and strategy.

Early Bird rates for sign-ups by 4 June 2025:

Written Assessment
Participants (self- or company-sponsored) who apply for Singapore SkillsFuture (SSG) Funding are required to complete an open-book assessment at the end of the course. Those who do not pass the assessment will be liable to pay SAL the amount of SSG Funding received. 

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

Date & Time: 14 May 2025, Wednesday (4.00pm – 5.30pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street,  Singapore 179803

Understanding what drives client loyalty and building a successful legal practice are essential for young lawyers seeking to grow in the profession. This session will take the form of a panel discussion, featuring experienced practitioners and in-house counsel who will share practical insights on what it takes to succeed in today’s legal landscape.

The panellists will explore key factors such as responsiveness, personal chemistry, cultural awareness, and strategic career development. Discussions will cover how younger lawyers can build strong client relationships, attract and retain foreign clients, transition into private or barristers’ practice, and grow a successful corporate law career. In-house counsel will also offer perspectives on what corporate clients value in their legal teams.

Date & Time: 30 June 2025, 9.30am - 11am
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #07 -01, 1 Coleman Street (S179803)

Join us for four Annual Review sessions covering the latest developments in family law, mediation, criminal procedure, evidence, sentencing, and tort law.

Session Schedule:

Date/ Time: 14 May 2025, Wednesday, 9.30am – 11.00am
Venue: SAL, Marina 1,2 & 3, The Adelphi #07-01, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

Community Law in Focus is a series of events seminars that offer audiences an insightful exploration of key areas in community law. The series opens with Academy Publishing’s newest publication, Marriage, Spouses and Assets by Professor Leong Wai Kum (SUSS).

Join us for an insightful seminar where the author of the book will share insights and suggestions as well as provide a comprehensive overview of the theory, substantive principles, key judicial decisions, and procedural rules as applied by the Family Justice Courts.

This will be followed by a panel discussion examining how Singapore’s family law addresses the rights and responsibilities of individuals within a marital relationship.

Participants will gain insights into how the law governs the distribution of assets, the protection of spousal interests, and the resolution of disputes. The seminar also highlights how the law aims to support the goal of nurturing loving and durable familial relationships.

Date/ Time: 14 May 2025, Wednesday, 9.30am – 1.00pm
Venue: SAL, Marina 1,2 & 3, The Adelphi #07-01, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

Community Law in Focus is a series of seminars that offers audiences an insightful exploration of key areas in community law. The series opens with Academy Publishing’s newest publications:

• Marriage, Spouses and Assets by Professor Leong Wai Kum (SUSS)
• The Mental Capacity Act in Singapore: Law and Practice by Dr Colin Tan (NUS), Mr Chong Yue-En (Bethel Chambers), Mr Allen Sng Kiat Peng (NUS), and Mr Tan Kah Wai (LVM Law Chambers)

Join us for thoughtful discussions that bring legal understanding into the heart of community life — ideal for members of the public, caregivers, and community professionals.

SPOUSAL INTERESTS AND ASSETS: NAVIGATING FAMILY LAW DYNAMICS (9.00am – 11.00am)
This seminar provides a practical overview of how family law principles are applied to marriage, spousal relationships, and the division of assets. It enhances understanding of individual rights and responsibilities within the family framework. Joining the author on the panel discussion is Dr Colin Tan (NUS), Mr Yap Teong Liang (T L Yap Law Chambers LLC), Ms Ruth Yeo (SUSS) and will be moderated by Ms Edith Chen (SUSS).

PROTECTING THOSE WHO CANNOT PROTECT THEMSELVES: INSIGHTS INTO THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT (11.30am – 1.00pm)
The four authors will examine how the Act safeguards individuals who lack mental capacity and how it has evolved to meet the needs of an ageing and more inclusive society. This seminar also commemorates 15 years of this key legislation in Singapore.

Register here for single seminar and book bundle: