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)

Date: 23-27 June 2025, London, United Kingdom

Experience the Future of Legal Innovation: A Business Mission to London & LegalTechTalk 2025

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: 30 June 2025, 2pm - 3.10pm
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:

This 26-hour course, led by SAL’s Senior Accredited Specialists in Maritime and Shipping Law, covers a wide range of topics from ship sale and purchase to international sale of goods and finance to admiralty law and claims. This is not a basic course and is open to all lawyers, in-house counsel and non-lawyers who have some knowledge of this area of law, e.g. a degree or graduate diploma in maritime studies, and wish to have a better grasp of this practice area.

Early Bird rates for sign-ups before 14 June 2025:

Written Assessment

Participants (self- or company-sponsored) who apply for Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) Funding are required to complete an open-book assessment at the end of each day. Those who do not pass the assessment will be liable to pay SAL the amount of MCF Funding received.  

SkillsFuture Credit (for self-funded individuals only)

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:

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.