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Law Society to release investigation report after redaction process

The report had looked into workplace complaints and governance issues at the Law Society of Singapore.
The report had looked into workplace complaints and governance issues at the Law Society of Singapore.

Redacted reports on Law Society probe should be disclosed to members: Edwin Tong

The audit identified significant failings in leadership, workplace culture and governance.
The audit identified significant failings in leadership, workplace culture and governance.

Raised voices at LawSoc meeting; members call for release of full report on leadership failings

About 200 lawyers attended the meeting, which started at 5.30pm on Aug 13. The meeting, which was scheduled to finish at 7pm, only ended at 9.30pm.
About 200 lawyers attended the meeting, which started at 5.30pm on Aug 13. The meeting, which was scheduled to finish at 7pm, only ended at 9.30pm.

askST: Can Pritam apply to practise law after disbarment?

The issue has come into focus after Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, was struck off the rolls on Aug 13.
The issue has come into focus after Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, was struck off the rolls on Aug 13.

Pritam Singh struck off rolls over conviction for lying to parliamentary committee

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh (centre) leaving the Supreme Court after the verdict on Aug 13.
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh (centre) leaving the Supreme Court after the verdict on Aug 13.

‘Significant failings in leadership’ identified in Law Society probe: Edwin Tong

An online post in September 2025 had made allegations of workplace bullying at the Law Society.
An online post in September 2025 had made allegations of workplace bullying at the Law Society.

Lawyers must act with integrity, uphold rule of law and never mislead the court: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said technical excellence matters, but ultimately, what defines a lawyer is character.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said technical excellence matters, but ultimately, what defines a lawyer is character.

Arrest warrant issued against Lim Tean after he fails to surrender at State Courts

Lim was convicted in July 2024 of three charges under the Legal Profession Act and was sentenced to six weeks’ jail and a fine of $1,000 by a district judge in February 2025.
Lim was convicted in July 2024 of three charges under the Legal Profession Act and was sentenced to six weeks’ jail and a fine of $1,000 by a district judge in February 2025.

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

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