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Leadership key to helping young lawyers face challenges of AI, work pressures: Chief Justice

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Newly minted Advocates and Solicitors (ANS) taking their oath at the Mass Call 2026, held at the Supreme Court Auditorium, on April 20, 2026.

The Honourable Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon presides over the first of three sessions, held at the Supreme Court Auditorium from April 20 and 21, 2026.

Rescue under way for trapped victim after fire at Penang law firm

The shophouse is a double storey unit housing a legal firm.

When AI shrinks time, a lawyer’s billable hour becomes harder to defend

As AI reduces the time needed to perform legal work, lawyers are finding harder to justify billing by the hour.

New law centre to help those with special needs, mental health conditions navigate legal system

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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Pro Bono SG and Rao Family Foundation during the launch of Singapore's First Inclusive Justice Law Centre for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities at The Foundry on Mar 16, 2026.

(From left): Mr Jimmy Budiarto Rao (Chairman of Rao Family Foundation) and Mr Dinesh Dhillon (Chairman of Pro Bono SG) signing the MOU, witnessed by (back row from left): Mr James Zou (Director of Rao Family Foundation); Mr Eric Chua (Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Social and Family Development); and Mr Tanguy Lim (CEO of Pro Bono SG); during the launch of Singapore's First Inclusive Justice Law Centre for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities at The Foundry on Mar 16, 2026.

Legal AI start-up Harvey opens Singapore office

Harvey AI said demand for AI assistance in the region is significant and it wants to be closer to customers here.

Lawyers have to be legally strong and digitally fluent to thrive in future: Edwin Tong

Minister for Law Edwin Tong delivering his keynote address at The Next Charter: Shaping Singapore?s Legal Future Together event, held to commemorate SGLaw200, which marks 200 years since the enactment of the Second Charter of Justice, at the Raffles City Convention Centre on March 6, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

As AI takes on legal work, what happens to the prestige of being a lawyer?

Even as AI takes over many tasks, the core purpose of legal work has not changed, says the writer.

Dinesh Singh Dhillon to step aside as incoming Law Society president, says he respects views of Bar

Mr Dinesh Singh Dhillon was elected by the majority of the 21-member Law Society council in November as the 30th president of the professional body for lawyers.

How S’pore law firms are making a difference with pro bono services and charity-related legal advice

Adsan Law 's team led by CEO Susan Leong topped the Charity Advice/Pro Bono services categories. Credit: Adsan Law

Rajah & Tann tops the ranks of S’pore’s 100 best law firms

Newly minted lawyers being admitted to the Bar at the Supreme Court auditorium in April. The firms listed as best in various fields ranged from heavyweight full-service outfits to smaller boutique firms. They operated different business models, but all had something in common: client support.

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