Lawyers in Singapore
Lawyers in Singapore are part of a fused profession, meaning that they may act as both a solicitor and as an advocate, although lawyers usually specialize in one of litigation, conveyancing or corporate law.[1]
The number of lawyers in Singapore has declined in the first decade of the 21st century.[2] There were 3,300 lawyers in 2006.[3] Parliament approved changes in 2009 to replace the 'pupillage' system with structured training, and to make it easier for lawyers to return to practise.[4]
International law firms are generally limited to corporate, finance and banking law.
In 2007, there were 4200 lawyers practising law in Singapore, up from 4000 in 2002.[5]
In July 2009, there were 95 foreign firms with offices in Singapore, and 840 foreign lawyers, up from 576 in 2000.[6][7] Six international firms were given license to practice local corporate law for the first time in December 2008.[8]
In 2012, there were 5200 lawyers practising in Singapore, according to statistics from the Ministry of Law.[9]
Large firms such as Rajah & Tann Asia and Allen & Gledhill constitute about 20% of the law industry's practitioners.[10]
See also
- Admission in practice law in Singapore
- Judicial system of Singapore
- Law of Singapore
- Law Society of Singapore
- Singapore Academy of Law
- Singapore Corporate Counsel Association
- Singapore Legal Service
References
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