Applications for Practising Certificates 2010/2011
Click here for more information in applying for a Practising Certificate.
Guide on Applying for a Practising Certificate 2010/2011
Click
here for
a guide on applying for a Practising Certificate.
Lunar New Year Lunch for Members
The Society celebrated the Lunar New Year with members at a buffet lunch at
the Subordinate Courts' Bar Room on 25 February 2010. Members joined President
Mr Michael Hwang, SC and Council members in the traditional 'lo-hei' before
enjoying a sumptuous 9-course spread.
Malaysia/Singapore Bench and Bar Games 2010
This year’s annual Malaysia/Singapore Bench & Bar Games will be hosted by the
Malaysian Bar Council in Penang Island, Malaysia from Thursday, 29 April to
Saturday, 1 May 2010.
Last year’s Games saw Singapore missing by just one point in the
overall score, resulting in a draw between Singapore and Malaysia. To
win the Judge’s Cup this year, we need you to represent Team Singapore!
Take your pick from any of the following 17 games:
- Badminton
- Boat Race
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Cricket
- Darts
- Golf
- Hockey
- Ladies' Soccer
- Netball
- Pool
- Premier Soccer
- Veterans' Soccer
- Volleyball
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Click
here to view the schedule of the Games.
ACCOMMODATION
G Hotel, located in the town area of Penang at 168A Persiaran Gurney,
is the official hotel for Team Singapore. The Law Society will provide a
50% subsidy for participants on a twin-sharing basis and full subsidy
for pupils on a triple-sharing basis for the period 29 April to 1
May 2010 only.
To make room reservations, click
here. Closing date for bookings is
31 March 2010.
Transport to Penang is at members' arrangement and cost.
SUPPORT THE GAMES
The success of the Games depends on the generous support of members of the Bar. All contributions and sponsorships, large and small, are greatly appreciated. To make a contribution, simply complete the
Memorandum and make your cheque
payable to 'The Law Society of Singapore' and state on the reverse 'Bench & Bar Games'.
For more information, contact Hong Xiuling at 6530 0232 or e-mail
communications@lawsoc.org.sg.
Law Society's Conveyancing Practice Directions and Rulings ('Conveyancing PDRs') (2009 Edition)
The Conveyancing Practice Committee has published an updated edition of the Law Society's Conveyancing Practice Directions and Rulings (2001 Edition). In preparing this new 2009 Edition of the Conveyancing PDRs, the Committee has, among other things, removed outdated directions and rulings and updated references to legislation.
The new 2009 Edition is available free of charge to members on the Society'
website (go to www.lawsociety.org.sg > Resource Library > Practice Matters >
Conveyancing). As such, copies of the 2001 Edition will no longer be sold at the
Society's Jus Curio shop. The Committee will, from time to time, publish updates
on the 2009 Edition of the Conveyancing PDRs online. Members will be informed of
any updates to the Conveyancing PDRs through e Jus News. For a copy of the
Conveyancing PDRs, click
here.
Notification of Change of Particulars
Pursuant to section 27 (3) Legal Profession Act, every lawyer shall notify the Registrar, Supreme Court and Council of the Law Society within 1 week of any change of particulars referred to in section 27(1) or with respect to the status of his practising certificate, including cessation of practice.
Please note that notification to the Registrar, Supreme Court and the Council (previously by way of faxing the completed hard copy form to the relevant parties) is to be made online as of 15 October 2008.
The online Notice of Change of Particulars form is found on the Supreme Court's website. To locate the form:
Please note that upon filing the Notice, you are required to fax a copy of the Notice to Lockton Companies (Singapore) Pte Ltd. at 6225 0682 (Attn: Wendy Wee).
Join Us as Non-Practitioner Member
The Society is pleased to announce that with effect from 19 September 2008, law students and academic staff of the faculties of law of the National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University; academic staff teaching law at an institution of higher learning in Singapore; and foreign lawyers resident in Singapore who are not registered with the Attorney-General’s Chambers may apply to join as non-practitioner members of the Society. For details on how to join and the eligibility for membership, click
here.
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