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Finding Joy

Pro bono work gives me purpose as a lawyer

The meaning of life lies not in the endless pursuit of happiness, but in the contentment that comes from living a life that is useful to others, says the writer.

Law Society seeking to strike Pritam Singh off the rolls at disciplinary hearing

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, who is also an MP for Aljunied GRC, is a non-practising lawyer.

Incoming Chief Justice wants to ensure lawyers have sustainable careers, says bullying at work unacceptable

Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair says he is committed to ensuring lawyers have healthy and sustainable careers.

Volunteer interpreter who helped Parti Liyani shares behind-the-scenes look at historic case

Gusti Seruni, the sole proprietor of a jewellery business, was a volunteer interpreter for Parti Liyani’s legal team.

New law centre in Geylang Serai brings legal aid to people with special needs, mental conditions

The Inclusive Justice Law Centre’s first touchpoint started operations in July at the MINDS Community Hub, which serves individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Lawyer struck off the rolls for lying to police over drink-driving accident

Steven John Lam Kuet Keng had given two false statements to the police, claiming that somebody else was at the wheel at the time of the accident.

The Usual Place Podcast

Watch: Overworked, bullied and burnt-out. Is being a lawyer still a dream job?

Lim Tean fails to get nod for Court of Appeal hearing, ordered to start jail term on July 20

Lim Tean was sentenced to six weeks’ jail and a fine of $1,000 by a district judge in February 2025 for practising law without a valid certificate.

Forum: Let’s look at attrition in engineers, too

Judiciary, Law Society to form joint committee to tackle lawyers’ attrition

Lawyers had cited court deadlines and interactions with judges as significant sources of stress driving attrition.

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