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.

Key highlights of the Opening Conference and Launch:

• Opening Lecture 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 Communications

The Opening Conference and Launch as well as the Masterclass have been accredited with a total of 4 Public CPD Points, all of which have also been accredited as Public MEC Points.

Participants who register for the conference will also attend complimentary sessions on “Self-Leadership for Young Lawyers”. 

Session 1 (Face-to-face): 11 Jun 2025 OR 3 Sep 2025 
And 
Session 2 (Virtual): 2 Jun 2025 OR 24 Sep 2025.

Additional information will be provided separately after you register for the Opening Conference and Launch and the Masterclass. 

These Session 1 and 2 have been accredited with 3.5 Public CPD Points, all of which have also been accredited as Public MEC Points.

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.

Key highlights:

• Opening Lecture 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 Communications

The Opening Conference and Launch as well as the Masterclass have been accredited with a total of 4 Public CPD Points, all of which have also been accredited as Public MEC Points.

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): 2 Jun 2025 OR 24 Sep 2025.

Additional information will be provided separately after you register for the Opening Conference and Launch and the Masterclass. 

These Session 1 and 2 have been accredited with 3.5 Public CPD Points, all of which have also been accredited as Public MEC Points.

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.

Key highlights:

• Opening Lecture 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 Lifelong Learning Agility

The Opening Conference and Launch as well as the Masterclass have been accredited with a total of 4 Public CPD Points, all of which have also been accredited as Public MEC Points.

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): 2 Jun 2025 OR 24 Sep 2025.

Additional information will be provided separately after you register for the Opening Conference and Launch and the Masterclass. 

These Session 1 and 2 have been accredited with 3.5 Public CPD Points, all of which have also been accredited as Public MEC Points.

(A) SkillsFuture Funding (for both self-funded and company-funded participants)

This training programme is subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).  Course Fee Funding and Training Allowance / Absentee Payroll are available to both self-funded and company-funded participants. 

(B) SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded participants only)

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can utilise their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to cover a wide range of approved skills-related courses. You can explore available courses on the MySkillsFuture website. 

Organisations who sign the Training Pledge enjoy the following benefits
Our Training Pledge is an invitation to the legal community to join us in building a future-ready profession. By signing the pledge, law firms and in-house legal teams commit to investing in the professional development of their lawyers. Firms/legal teams who sign the Training Pledge can enjoy:

1. JLP Multiple Enrolment Offer:  Every 5th participant can enrol in JLP for free with every 4 paying participants (all 5 participants need not attend in the same year, and may attend in subsequent years)

2. (Signed before 30 April 2025 only) Discounts on Selected SAL Training Workshops (excluding JLP modules):  Enjoy a 10% discount on selected training workshops until 31 December 2026. The unique discount code will be shared with the firm after the pledge signing.

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can utilise their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to cover a wide range of approved skills-related courses. You can explore available courses on the MySkillsFuture website. 

SkillsFuture Funding (for both self-funded and company-funded participants)

This training programme is subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).  Course Fee Funding and Training Allowance / Absentee Payroll are available to both self-funded and company-funded participants. 

Click here to register using SkillsFuture Credit and/or Funding: 

Click the “Add to Cart” button below if you are NOT using any SkillsFuture Credit and/or Funding.

Organisations who sign the Training Pledge enjoy the following benefits
Our Training Pledge is an invitation to the legal community to join us in building a future-ready profession. By signing the pledge, law firms and in-house legal teams commit to investing in the professional development of their lawyers. Firms/legal teams who sign the Training Pledge can enjoy:

1. JLP Multiple Enrolment Offer:  Every 5th participant can enrol in JLP for free with every 4 paying participants (all 5 participants need not attend in the same year, and may attend in subsequent years)

2. (Signed before 30 April 2025 only) Discounts on Selected SAL Training Workshops (excluding JLP modules):  Enjoy a 10% discount on selected training workshops until 31 December 2026. The unique discount code will be shared with the firm after the pledge signing.

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can utilise their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to cover a wide range of approved skills-related courses. You can explore available courses on the MySkillsFuture website. 

SkillsFuture Funding (for both self-funded and company-funded participants)

This training programme is subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).  Course Fee Funding and Training Allowance / Absentee Payroll are available to both self-funded and company-funded participants. 

Click here to register using SkillsFuture Credit and/or Funding: 

Click the “Add to Cart” button below if you are NOT using any SkillsFuture Credit and/or Funding.

Organisations who sign the Training Pledge enjoy the following benefits
Our Training Pledge is an invitation to the legal community to join us in building a future-ready profession. By signing the pledge, law firms and in-house legal teams commit to investing in the professional development of their lawyers. Firms/legal teams who sign the Training Pledge can enjoy:

1. JLP Multiple Enrolment Offer:  Every 5th participant can enrol in JLP for free with every 4 paying participants (all 5 participants need not attend in the same year, and may attend in subsequent years)

2. (Signed before 30 April 2025 only) Discounts on Selected SAL Training Workshops (excluding JLP modules):  Enjoy a 10% discount on selected training workshops until 31 December 2026. The unique discount code will be shared with the firm after the pledge signing.

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can utilise their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to cover a wide range of approved skills-related courses. You can explore available courses on the MySkillsFuture website. 

SkillsFuture Funding (for self/company funded)

As an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), this training programme is subsidised by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).  Course Fee Funding and Training Allowance / Absentee Payroll  are available to self /company funded individuals. 

Please click here and complete the form if you are interested in using SkillsFuture Credit, SkillsFuture Funding or using both SkilsFuture Funding and SkillsFuture Credit. 

*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.  

Save even more with Early Bird rates AND SkillsFuture (SSG) Funding. See the 'Fees and Subsidies' table below for pricing details.

C$

C$ may be utilised to partially offset the course fees. 

Organisations who sign the Training Pledge enjoy the following benefits
Our Training Pledge is an invitation to the legal community to join us in building a future-ready profession. By signing the pledge, law firms and in-house legal teams commit to investing in the professional development of their lawyers. Firms/legal teams who sign the Training Pledge before 30 April 2025 can enjoy a 10% discount on this training workshop until 31 December 2026. The unique discount code has been shared with the firm/legal team after the pledge signing.

Morning Sessions:
9.30am – 11.00am: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Family Law Cases
11.30am – 12.40pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Mediation and ADR Cases

Afternoon Sessions:
2.00pm – 3.10pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing Cases
3.10pm – 4.40pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Tort Law Cases

 
Exclusively for SAL Members* only! Enjoy savings when your attend more sessions:

• Register for the two morning sessions at a discounted price of $109 (usual price: $148.40)
• Register for the two afternoon sessions at a discounted price of $109 (usual price: $148.40)
• Register for all four sessions at a special rate of $174.40 (usual price: $305.20)

Associate Student Members*: $32.70 per session

*Please log in to your SAL member account to enjoy SAL member price. 
To join as an Associate Student Member, register here. For more information on membership application, click here.

Morning Sessions:
9.30am – 11.00am: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Family Law Cases
11.30am – 12.40pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Mediation and ADR Cases

Afternoon Sessions:
2.00pm – 3.10pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing Cases
3.10pm – 4.40pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Tort Law Cases

 
Exclusively for SAL Members only*! Enjoy savings when your attend more sessions:

• Register for the two morning sessions at a discounted price of $109 (usual price: $148.40)
• Register for the two afternoon sessions at a discounted price of $109 (usual price: $148.40)
• Register for all four sessions at a special rate of $174.40 (usual price: $305.20)

Associate Student Members*: $32.70 per session

*Please log in to your SAL member account to enjoy SAL member price. 
To join as an Associate Student Member, register here. For more information on membership application, click here.

Register here for purchase of seminar and book bundle.

Register here for two seminars in the Community Law in Focus series and save up to $40.

Please note that the digital copy can only be read on Academy Library, SAL’s proprietary eBook reader. It is not available in any other format (e.g. PDF). For more information, please visit our FAQ page.

This is the first of the author’s integrated discussion of the theory, substantive principles, definitive judicial decisions and procedural rules of the family law in Singapore. It aims to present sound overview of how the substantive law as operationalised by the Family Justice Courts work together within these topics.

This latest series is culmination of the author’s own learning towards appreciating theory, substance and procedure in a woven tapestry. Each part plays its role in achieving family law’s goal of inspiring loving and durable familial relationships.

Author: Leong Wai Kum  
Year of Publication: 2025
Page Extent: 450 pages 

Member's Price: $60.00 (before GST)
Associate Student's Price: $48.00 (before GST)
Non-Member's Price: $90.00 (before GST)