{"id":499,"date":"2022-03-10T09:10:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T09:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/stg-cpbcle\/?page_id=499"},"modified":"2023-03-13T08:01:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T08:01:37","slug":"news-announcements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/for-students\/news-announcements\/","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>News &amp; Announcements<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"custom-breadcrumbs\"><ul><li class=\"item-home\"><i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n<h3>News &amp; Announcements<\/h3>\r\n<p><form action='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/' method='post' id='form-news-filter'><div class='row'><div class='col-md-7 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 news-filter'><div class='label'>Filter by: <\/div><select name='newsmonth' id='newsmonth' class='form-control' oninput='javascript:submitNewsForm();'><option value='0'>Month<\/option><option value='1'>January<\/option><option value='2'>February<\/option><option value='3'>March<\/option><option value='4'>April<\/option><option value='5'>May<\/option><option value='6'>June<\/option><option value='7'>July<\/option><option value='8'>August<\/option><option value='9'>September<\/option><option value='10'>October<\/option><option value='11'>November<\/option><option value='12'>December<\/option><\/select><select name='newsyear' id='newsyear' class='form-control' oninput='javascript:submitNewsForm();' ><option value='0'>Year<\/option><option value='2027'>2027<\/option><option value='2026'>2026<\/option><option value='2025'>2025<\/option><option value='2024'>2024<\/option><option value='2023'>2023<\/option><option value='2022'>2022<\/option><option value='2021'>2021<\/option><option value='2020'>2020<\/option><option value='2019'>2019<\/option><option value='2018'>2018<\/option><option value='2017'>2017<\/option><option value='2016'>2016<\/option><option value='2015'>2015<\/option><option value='2014'>2014<\/option><option value='2013'>2013<\/option><\/select><select name='newscategory' id='newscategory' class='form-control' oninput='javascript:submitNewsForm();'><option value='0'>Category<\/option><option value='6'>Alumni<\/option><option value='7'>Faculty<\/option><option value='8'>Giving<\/option><option value='9'>Impact<\/option><option value='10'>In the News<\/option><option value='11'>Programmes<\/option><option value='12'>Research<\/option><option value='13'>School<\/option><option value='14'>Student<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><input type=\"submit\" id=\"search-submit\" style=\"display: none;\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" value=\"c938b250b3\" name=\"news_nonce\" id=\"news_nonce\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" value=\"news_filter_ajax\" name=\"news_ajax_action\" id=\"news_ajax_action\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" value=\"1\" name=\"pagenumber\" id=\"pagenumber\" \/><\/form> <div id='news-listing-widget'><div class='row news-page row-eq-height'><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/fighting-plastic-waste-at-heart-of-nus-law-social-impact-competition-with-winning-solution-based-on-circular-economy-innovation\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/Group-Photo-All-Finalist-Reps-1646x400-1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>Fighting plastic waste at heart of NUS Law social impact competition, with winning solution based on circular economy innovation<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>8 May 2025<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'><p>News &amp; Announcements News &amp; Announcements<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/news.nus.edu.sg\/nus-law-students-demonstrate-innovation-and-dedication-pro-bono-work\/' target='_blank'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/03\/DSC_0146-1-scaled.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>Giving back to the community: NUS Law students demonstrate innovation and dedication in pro bono work<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>25 March 2025<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>Over the past year, students have contributed to a wide range of pro bono initiatives, including assisting with Criminal Legal Aid Scheme cases, conducting legal awareness talks for migrant workers and sexual assault survivors and organising mentorship programmes for at-risk youth. Beyond Singapore, their efforts involved delivering educational talks to underprivileged children in Bangkok\u2019s Klong Toey slums on their legal rights and the consequences of crimes such as human trafficking and domestic violence.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/building-empathy-helping-the-community-why-donors-amplify-nus-laws-pro-bono-efforts\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/NUS-Law-Class-of-1992-Pro-Bono-Grant-400x250-1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>Building empathy, helping the community: Why donors amplify NUS Law\u2019s pro bono efforts<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>11 July 2024<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>While the recognition of the pro bono efforts of NUS Law students is at the heart of every Pro Bono Awards ceremony, the students can contribute in their desired ways due to the steadfast financial support of donors. We speak to the representatives of the NUS Law Class of 1992 Pro Bono Grant, the NUS Law Class of 2017 Pro Bono Grant and the RHTLaw Asia Subhas Anandan Pro Bono Grant to find out how pro bono work has a positive impact both on beneficiaries and prospective lawyers, and how they hope their Grants will leave a positive legacy.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/the-8th-nus-law-pro-bono-awards-ceremony\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/PBAC-2024_Grp-Photo-with-Thumbs-Up-scaled.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>The 8th NUS Law Pro Bono Awards Ceremony<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>19 June 2024<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>The Centre for Pro Bono & Clinical Legal Education congratulates all students and mentors who embody the heart and spirit of pro bono and for their commitment towards pro bono projects that serve the larger community in Singapore and beyond.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/team-behind-watchdog-app-and-regulatory-body-tackling-greenwashing-wins-inaugural-nus-law-competition\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/linklaters-competition_group-photo400x250.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>Team behind watchdog app and regulatory body tackling greenwashing wins inaugural NUS Law competition<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>3 June 2024<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>Organised by NUS Law\u2019s\u00a0Centre for Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education and supported by law firm Linklaters Singapore, the Linklaters Social Impact Competition encourages a multidisciplinary approach to addressing social and sustainability issues. The inaugural run of this competition offers a chance for NUS students who are passionate about sustainability to develop a workable solution to a pressing eco-social challenge.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/scca-cnpl-legal-clinic-for-charities\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/CNPL-SCCA-Legal-Clinic-photo-May-2023-1.png' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>SCCA & CNPL \u2013 Legal Clinic for Charities<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>13 July 2023<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>Jointly organised by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) Pro Bono Chapter and the Centre for Non-Profit Leadership (CNPL), the 2023 Legal Clinic for Charities took place on 13th May at the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC).<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/project-law-help-holds-pdpa-workshop-for-youth-run-groups\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Project-Law-Help-400x250-1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>Project Law Help holds PDPA workshop for youth-run groups<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>17 May 2023<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>The Pro Bono Group\u2019s Project Law Help (PLH) students conducted an in-person presentation on the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) on 11 March, sharing their yearlong project, \u201cA Little Handbook\u201d, with their beneficiaries \u2013 nine youth-run, non-profit organisations. This area of law was selected by the beneficiaries because it is extremely relevant to their day-to-day administration and operations.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/nus-pro-bono-week\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/05\/Gregory-Vijayendran-400x250-1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>NUS Pro Bono Week<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>15 March 2023<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>The NUS Pro Bono Group (PBG) recently organised its annual flagship event\u2014the NUS Pro Bono Week (PBW). PBW aims to increase recognition of the legal needs of various segments in society among NUS Law students and to inspire the student body to be more involved in volunteering with the various pro bono groups in the community.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/the-7th-nus-law-pro-bono-awards\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/PBG-Awards-400x250-1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>The 7th NUS Law Pro Bono Awards Ceremony<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>8 March 2023<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>The Centre for Pro Bono & Clinical Legal Education celebrated the spirit of community at the 7th NUS Law Pro Bono Awards, by recognising outstanding student leadership in pro bono projects, as well as awarding financial grants towards student-led pro bono work.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/nus-pro-bono-groups-thai-ed-with-love-project\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/05\/NUS-Pro-Bono-Group-Thai-ed-With-Love-Project_400x250.jpeg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>NUS Pro Bono Group's Thai-ed With Love Project<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>3 February 2023<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>From 4 to 8 January 2023, a team of 18 NUS Law students from the NUS Pro Bono Group (PBG) embarked on a five-day trip to Bangkok for Project Thai-ed With Love. The project was started in 2015, and its latest iteration was organised in collaboration with students from the Thammasat University Pro Bono Society (TU PBS).<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/the-6th-nus-law-pro-bono-awards-ceremony\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/04\/CPBCLE-400-x-250.png' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>The 6th NUS Law Pro Bono Awards Ceremony<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>1 April 2022<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>On 23 March 2022 the 6th NUS Law Pro Bono Awards Ceremony was held at the Wee Chong Jin Moot Court, and live-streamed over Zoom. At this year\u2019s Awards Ceremony, we recognised the outstanding pro bono contributions of NUS Law students and faculty.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/media\/nus-pro-bono-group-collaborates-with-the-ministry-of-manpower\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/04\/MOM-x-PBG-400-x-250.png' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>NUS Pro Bono Group collaborates with the Ministry of Manpower<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>16 March 2022<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>As part of the NUS Pro Bono Group's projects, Building of Bridges (BOB) and Law & You (L&Y), two groups of law students collaborated with the Ministry of Manpower Foreign Manpower Management Division (FMMD) to understand the Ministry's work in managing and protecting migrant workers and foreign domestic workers in Singapore.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='fl-row-fixed-width fl-row'><div class='fl-col col-md-12 col-12'><div class='page-buttons'><ul class='pagination'><li class='page-item current-pagination-item'><a class='page-link' href='javascript:submitNewsForm(1)''>1<\/a><\/li><li class='page-item'><a class='page-link' href='javascript:submitNewsForm(2)'>2<\/a><\/li><li class='page-item'><a class='page-link' href='javascript:submitNewsForm(3)'>3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News &amp; 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