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Raising the bar: Preparing lawyers to stay the course
Many lawyers quit the profession. Law schools can cultivate staying power in their students through more exposure to the real world and by instilling a sense of purpose in them.
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While Singapore law students have access to exchange programmes, many still lack hands-on experience and access to networks in foreign markets.
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Lee Pey Woan and Chen Siyuan
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A strong legal system depends on a critical mass of highly competent and ethically grounded lawyers. At the 19th Conference of Chief Justices of Asia and the Pacific in 2024, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon emphasised the importance of a “healthy” Bar to the effective administration of justice.
Yet the legal profession has long faced high attrition rates, and continues to do so. As legal educators who have observed the profession’s evolution for over three decades, we find this trend deeply concerning. Can our legal system continue to thrive with a shrinking pool of legal talent, especially as the issues we face grow ever more complex?
