Institutes & Centres
Highlights
Congratulations to Samuel Wee ’24, Celest Koh ’24, Allison Tang ’25 and Chloe Nicole Guai ’25 on being appointed as Young IP Mediators (YIPMs) by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)! As top students in NUS Law’s mediation course, they will get exposure to real life IP mediation cases through their appointments. The Young IP Mediators will be given opportunities to participate as shadow mediators or co-mediators wherever possible, as part of IPOS’ goal to develop interest in this field among future lawyers.
This is the inaugural run of CAUPLI, which is part of CALS’ wider initiative to promote the learning of the Indonesian legal system, laws and culture. Students visited the Universitas Gadjah Mada Fakultas Hukum in Yogyakarta to learn about the differences in the legal systems between the two countries, and held a workshop for their counterparts on company law. CALS’ peer learning initiatives also includes CATPLI, a partnership with Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand.
Justice Judith Prakash is lauded for her trailblazing path in the legal field, paving the way for aspiring female lawyers to build their careers in the judiciary. She is Singapore’s first female Judge of Appeal, having been appointed in 2016. Prior to that, she was appointed to the Supreme Court Bench as Judicial Commissioner in 1992 and became a High Court Judge three years later. She is also a renowned expert in commercial law; her role in the enactment of the International Arbitration Act 1994 helped establish Singapore as a global arbitration hub.
As we celebrate the students who did well in Academic Year 2023/2024, Dean Andrew Simester encouraged the students to look beyond grades, even as he commended them for their academic performance. At the annual ceremony which took place on 26 September this year, close to 100 students were placed on the Dean’s List, with another 26 awards given out. Congratulations to all!
Leaving behind a successful and comfortable career at a leading law firm, Sean Douglas Tseng ’13 has dedicated himself to tackling the climate crisis. From climate litigation to advancing ESG initiatives, research and education, Sean shares his challenges and his deep passion for making a difference. He believes that everyone has a part to play and the time to take action is now.
A longtime volunteer for helping the underprivileged, Cai Chengying saw first-hand how accessibility to law has remained a prevalent issue––and oversaw the setup of the first Community Law Centre at Tian De Temple in 2023. The Head of Strategy and Impact Evaluation at Pro Bono SG takes us through her student days at Bukit Timah Campus, discusses the importance of a holistic approach in pro bono work, and explains why the mandatory pro bono hours for aspiring lawyers is crucial in helping them see the power of community.
Multiplying his blessings to the Malay/Muslim community, Zamiq Azmeer bin Borhanudin ’18 harnesses his legal expertise to empower the underprivileged. His pro bono journey began at NUS Law, shaping his belief that being a lawyer goes beyond legal knowledge – it’s about using the law for the greater good.
