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.

Date/ Time: 14 May 2025, Wednesday, 11.30am – 1.00pm
Venue: SAL, Marina 1,2 & 3, The Adelphi #07-01, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

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

To mark the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Singapore Mental Capacity Act (MCA), this seminar will delve into the legal framework designed to protect individuals aged 21 and above who lack the mental capacity to make decisions independently.

The four authors aim to provide a clear and practical understanding of the Act’s provisions and its evolving role in an ageing and more inclusive society. Key topics include assessing mental capacity, appointing decision-makers, and the safeguards in place to ensure the welfare and best interests of vulnerable individuals.

Date & Time: 16 - 17 April 2026 (8.30am - 6.00pm)

Venue: INSEAD Asia Campus

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.

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity

Number of Public CPD points: 15.5 Public MEC points 
Day 1: 8 Public MEC Points
Day 2: 7.5 Public MEC Points

Practice Area: Mandatory Ethics Component

Training Level: General

Programme Fee
Leadership Programme: $7,412 (incl. 9% GST)
Both Leadership and Strategy Programme: $10,900 (incl. 9% GST)

Strategy Programme

Date & Time: 14 - 15 August 2025 (8.30am - 6.00pm) 

Venue: INSEAD Asia Campus

Leadership Programme
Date & Time: 16 - 17 April 2026 (8.30am - 6.00pm) 

Venue: INSEAD Asia Campus

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 and the SAL-INSEAD Legal Strategy Programme each consist of a two-day intensive management training 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.

Strategy Programme

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity

Day 1: 8 Public CPD Points
Day 2: 7.5 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 4 Public MEC Points)
Practice Area: Professional Skills
Training Level: Advanced

Leadership Programme

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity

Number of Public CPD points: 15.5 Public MEC points 
Day 1: 8 Public MEC Points
Day 2: 7.5 Public MEC Points

Practice Area: Mandatory Ethics Component

Training Level: General

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.

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Number of Public CPD points: 13.5

Day 1: 7 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 2.5 Public MEC Points)

Day 2: 6.5 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 4 Public MEC Points)

Practice Area: Family

Training Level: General

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

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

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: 28-29 July 2025 (28-29 July: 9.00am - 5.00pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

Essential Skills

Learn how to position law firms and practice areas effectively, understand the fundamentals of the business of law, develop skills to become a trusted adviser, and master client pitch techniques.

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Number of Public CPD points:
Day 1 - 6.5 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 2 Public MEC Points)
Day 2 - 5 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 2 Public MEC Points)
Practice Area: Professional Skills
Training Level: General

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

Date & Time: 17-18 September 2025
17 September: 9.00am - 4.30pm
18 September: 9.00am - 5.00pm

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

Disputes

Get equipped with essential and practical skills required to advise and assist clients dealing with the onset of a dispute.

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity

Total Number of Public CPD Points: 11
Day 1 - 6 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 1 Public MEC Points)
Day 2 - 5 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 1 Public MEC Points)
Practice Area: Civil Procedure
Training Level: General

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

Date & Time: 8 October 2025 (8 October: 9.00am - 5.30pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

Disputes

Learn how to maintain professional ethics, implement strategies for efficient document review and management, leverage technology, and draft discovery plans.

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Total Number of Public CPD Points: 6
6 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 1 Public MEC Points)
Practice Area: Professional Skills
Training Level: General

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

Date & Time: 12 - 13 November 2025
12 November: 9.30am - 5.00pm
13 November: 9.30am - 5.00pm

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

Corporate
 

Explore ethical issues, basic deal design structures, and factors influencing deal structure. Examine contractual and cross-border issues and understand the role of deal lawyers in managing these elements.

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Total Number of Public CPD points: 11.5 
Day 1 - 6 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 0.5 Public MEC Point)
Day 2 - 5.5 Public CPD Points
Practice Area: Corporate/ Commercial
Training Level: General

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

Date & Time: 19-20 June 2025 (19 June: 9.00am - 5.00pm)
                                                 (20 June: 9.00am - 5.30pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803)

Essential Skills

Learn to navigate legal, regulatory, and cultural differences, with a focus on cross-cultural communication and negotiation techniques. Review contracts for legal coherence and manage cross-border agreements and transactions.

This is an SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Total Number of Public CPD points: 12
Day 1 – 6.5 Public CPD Points
Day 2 – 5.5 Public CPD Points (Inclusive of 1 Public MEC Points)
Practice Area: Professional Skills
Training Level: General

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)