Singapore needs to make legal profession sustainable, not easier, says Edwin Tong
Singapore's Minister for Law, Edwin Tong, stated that the legal profession must focus on sustainability rather than making the work easier. This follows concerns regarding high attrition rates among young lawyers due to toxic workplace cultures and excessive workloads.
Why it matters
Addressing lawyer burnout is critical for maintaining the integrity and functionality of the judicial system in Singapore.
Attrition from legal practice has remained stable over the last decade, and "that remains the overall picture", said Minister for Law Edwin Tong.
The report balances government perspective with findings from the Law Society of Singapore.
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