Attrition rate among Singapore lawyers stable, but issues remain, says Shanmugam
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security, K. Shanmugam, noted that while legal attrition rates remain stable, the profession faces significant cultural issues. Concerns regarding toxic work environments, poor supervision, and harassment are being addressed by a new task force.
Why it matters
Addressing workplace culture in the legal sector is critical for maintaining professional standards and mental health within the judiciary and private practice.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam speaking at the National University of Singapore Law freshmen inauguration ceremony on July 26.
Listen Summarise The attrition rate among Singapore lawyers has remained stable, but issues like poor supervision, harassment and toxic work culture need attention. About 40% of lawyers leave the profession after 10 years, with many moving to other sectors using skills gained in legal practice. Singapore's legal profession thrives due to strong government policies that have generated economic growth and the country's adherence to the rule of law. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Attrition in the legal profession has remained stable over the past decade and the size of the profession has grown steadily, but that does not mean there is no problem, said Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on July 26.
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