Mr Cavinder Bull S.C. and Ms Blossom Hing '96 received accolades at the worldwide Lexology Index awards. Mr Bull won the global award for commercial litigation lawyer of the year, while Ms Hing was named restructuring and insolvency lawyer of the year.

A long-time volunteer with the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences (LASCO), Associate Professor Mervyn Cheong gains recognition for his outstanding contributions in upholding the administration of justice, through his dedication to ensuring fair legal representation for those who are charged with capital offences.

Named after the first President of the Law Society, the award is presented to a member of the Bar who exemplifies the highest ideals of the legal profession: honesty, fair play, gentlemanliness and personal integrity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We look back at some exciting alumni events held in the first half of 2024 and celebrate the NUS Law community that has grown from strength to strength over the years. Thank you to our alumni, for coming back and giving back of your time, talents and in many other ways. Your presence and enthusiasm makes all the difference!

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that the Provost has appointed Justice Andrew Phang '82 as Distinguished Honorary Professor at NUS. An esteemed NUS Law alumnus, Justice Phang has continually given back to his alma mater through the years, including as Chair of the NUS Law Advisory Council between 2019 and 2022. And just last year, NUS presented Justice Phang with a Distinguished Alumni Service Award, honouring him for his outstanding contributions to his alma mater, society and the world.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon of the Supreme Court of Singapore, who is an NUS alumnus, was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, in recognition of his distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions to the practice and adjudication of law in Singapore and the legal profession locally, regionally and internationally.

The NUS Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Dr Heloisa Pereira has won the prestigious Wang Gungwu Medal and Prize AY2023 (Best PhD Thesis in the Social Sciences and Humanities) for her thesis titled “Climate Change in International Trade Law”.