The Bar Gazette - updates for SMU YPHSL

[CCJC JC DIALOGUES SPEAKER RECRUITMENT] Dear Law Students, SMU Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice Club (CCJC) is recruiting speakers for a JC Dialogue session with Jurong Pioneer Junior College on 29 July 2026 (3pm - 5pm). As a speaker, you will be in charge of curating the content and delivering the talk to the JC students. The overarching theme to be presented on is “The ethical dilemma of the death penalty”, and the content will be subject to final vetting by the Professors. This is a great chance to give back to the JC community and to enlighten the students on these areas of the law! As an additional perk, pro bono hours will be awarded! Do sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/iTn7NPpuwrunir658 🗓 Sign-ups will CLOSE Friday, 10 Jun 2026 at 2359! If you have any questions about the talk or would like to know more about what it entails, please do reach out to either Wilbur (@wilburcjy), Imaan (@imaanong) or Adela (@delaemily)! Only those who have been selected as speakers will be contacted via Telegram.

[LEXICON 2027 SINGAPORE LAW JOURNAL SUBMISSIONS] Calling all law students, legal practitioners and academics! Interested in publishing a piece on a legal issue you are passionate about? The Singapore Law Journal (SLJ) is an excellent platform to do so! SMU Lexicon is now accepting submissions for the 2027 edition of the SLJ. We are particularly interested in articles and case commentaries about or related to Singapore law. This year, the SLJ will publish on a rolling basis. Articles will be published online once the editorial process is complete, allowing for earlier publication than in previous editions. A compiled edition, likely in print, is expected to be released in July 2027. Please refer to the attached poster for more details. Do submit your particulars and completed piece via email by Thursday, 24 Jul 2026, 1800hrs. For queries, email us at lexicon@sa.smu.edu.sg or contact our EICs Amber (@piggyamber), Sean (@seancheng100) or Yu Han (@lam_yh). We look forward to reading your submissions!

[2026 TECHLAW.FEST STUDENT REPORTER SIGNUPS] SMU Lexicon is looking for student writers to report on the 2026 TechLaw.Fest panel discussions and keynote speeches. WHAT AM I EXPECTED TO DO? Student reporters will write reports on the panel discussions and keynote speeches, summarising the key points made by the speakers. All sessions will be recorded, and you will have access to AI-generated transcripts to assist you with the first cut of your reports, which you will then refine and finalise. Student reporters will have to attend the conference physically. The programme timetable can be found here: https://www.techlawfest.com/event/3f8e5e89-3b85-4860-bf50-d6524cb457e4/programme-overview Key information: Date: 9–10 September 2026 Venue: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore WHY SHOULD I JOIN? As a student volunteer, you will have full access to the entire event. This year's conference features a wide range of illustrious speakers, including Justice Aidan Xu, Professor Tan Cheng Han SC, and Professor Simon Chesterman. Other speakers include lawyers from law firms such as Latham & Watkins, Drew & Napier, and Allen & Gledhill. The conference is expected to attract 2,000 attendees from more than 30 countries. This is an exciting opportunity to hear from experts and network with both attendees and speakers. Further, the report will be published on the TechLaw.Fest website and circulated amongst attendees. Student reporters will be credited by name in the report. This is an excellent opportunity to exercise your writing ability and have your name featured on a widely circulated platform. HOW DO I JOIN? Fill in the form below: https://forms.gle/vsHgo9m2Sh8dd7oX7 Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Signups close on 12 June, Friday, 1800 hrs, so do act fast! If you have any questions, feel free to ask any of SMU Lexicon's EICs: @piggyamber (Amber) @seancheng100 (Sean) @lamyuhan (Yu Han)

Hi everybody! • For more on the articles published under Lexicon's various initiatives (Singapore Law Journal, Rule of Law, Supreme Court Initiative) • Publicised Opportunities to write and have your articles published. please join the Lexiconnect channel! 🖊 @smulexicon

[CCJC JC DIALOGUES SPEAKER RECRUITMENT] Dear Law Students, SMU Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice Club (CCJC) is recruiting speakers for a JC Dialogue session with Raffles Junior College on 22 July 2026 (1pm - 3pm). The session will be held in SMU. As a speaker, you will be in charge of curating the content and delivering the talk to the JC students. The overarching theme to be presented on is “How Singapore deals with Crime and Punishment”, and the content will be subject to final vetting by the Professors. This is a great chance to give back to the JC community and to enlighten the students on these areas of the law! As an additional perk, pro bono hours will be awarded! Do sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/KcVDzapjKrqTLw916 🗓 Sign-ups will CLOSE next Friday, 29 May 2026 at 2359 ! If you have any questions about the talk or would like to know more about what it entails, please do reach out to either Wilbur (@wilburcjy), Imaan (@imaanong) or Javier (@kuehhh)!

Be part of history at ICAIL 2026 🌐⚖️ Since 1987, the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law (ICAIL) has been the leading global forum for research at the intersection of AI and law. ICAIL 2026 marks a major milestone, the first time the conference will be held in Asia and right here at SMU! The event will be chaired by Assistant Professor of Law and Computer Science, Lim How Khang. The school is inviting law students to join us as student assistants from 8–12 June 2026. Be part of the behind-the-scenes of a landmark event in legal tech and connect with academics and industry experts. Roles include supporting workshops, managing registration, ushering, and timekeeping. Sign up for one or multiple days based on your availability. Remuneration at SMU’s hourly student assistant rate Don’t miss this chance to be part of a globally renowned conference, register your interest now via this form!

Hi everyone 📣 We’re excited to invite you to the POLARIS Practice Area Workshop happening next Friday, 8 May 2026! This workshop offers a valuable opportunity to explore different legal practice areas in a more personal and practical setting. Through small-group, practitioner-led conversations, you’ll be able to ask candid questions, hear firsthand about life in practice, and gain a clearer understanding of what different legal career paths actually look like beyond the classroom. We’re very fortunate to have mentors from a wide range of backgrounds joining us, including practitioners from disputes, corporate/M&A, public service, and in-house roles. You’ll have the chance to engage with lawyers across different stages of their careers, and gain insight into both private practice and alternative legal pathways. Whether you’re still exploring your interests or already have specific practice areas in mind, this session will help you make more informed decisions about internships, training contracts, and your longer-term career direction. Event Details 📅 Date: 8 May 2026 (Friday) 🕖 Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm 📍 Venue: de Suantio Gallery (SOE) 📝 Registration and dinner starts at 6.00pm! Dinner will be provided 🍽️ Sign up here: https://forms.gle/VpL8K8ZvqcqoQwid6 We hope to see you there!

Dear Law Students, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is inviting applications for its 2026 Catalyst Programme, a four-day programme taking place at the firm’s Singapore office from 20 to 23 July 2026. The programme is designed for first-year undergraduate students who are keen to explore career pathways at an international law firm and learn more about the legal industry in Singapore. Participants can expect to gain exposure to industry leaders, clients and community partners, while developing personal and professional skills and building their networks. While the programme is tailored towards students from underprivileged backgrounds, all eligible students are welcome to apply. Overseas students may also apply, but successful applicants must be Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents. Applications close on Friday, 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm SGT. Interested students may apply here: Application Link on HSF Kramer Career Site

We’re excited to share an opportunity with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and Prolegis LLC for students interested in pursuing an international legal career. Their Singapore office offers a dual-qualification training programme (Singapore + England & Wales), with trainee recruitment primarily through their month-long vacation scheme, where students gain hands-on experience across practice areas and work with high-profile clients . If you’re keen to explore a pathway into cross-border practice, do take a look at the attached flyer and consider applying when applications open from September to December.

[Bird & Bird TRANSACTIONAL NEGOTIATION COMPETITION 2026] Hello Everyone🤗 Finals is over and school’s out! If YOU want to do something exciting and challenge yourself over this summer break, look 👀 no further! SMU Corporate and Commercial Law Club is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Bird & Bird Transactional Negotiation Competition 2026, supported by Bird & Bird LLP! Stand a chance to win $2,000 as the best team, $1,250 as the 1st runner-up team, $750 as the 2nd runner-up team or $500 as the best oralist! Students are required to form teams of two (2) to three (3). We invite current Year 1 to Year 3 LLB students alongside Year 1 to Year 2 JD students as of AY 2025/2026 from SMU or NUS to join. Team members can be a combination of students from any school, from any year of study but do note that we have a maximum of one (1) Year 3 LLB or Year 2 JD student per team. Only one member needs to register at the following link: https://forms.gle/5bAeUuCARQRzPgnj9 If you want to know more about the competition, please sign up separately at https://forms.gle/bc2qv6ihaSqTvPhN7 for the Zoom briefing session held on 8 May 2026 (Friday) at 6:30pm. Zoom Meeting Details https://smu-sg.zoom.us/j/93672844372?pwd=DCZNvqOTt17emCkn6UZEirQ5Bz78e1.1 Meeting ID: 936 7284 4372 Passcode: 173180 All competition rounds will be held from 7:00 pm onwards. Sign ups close on 13 May 2026, 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing all the teams! If you have any questions, do drop us an email at smucorplaw@smu.edu.sg! For more updates, do join our Telegram t.me/SMUCorporateLaw.  You may also reach out to us via Telegram @flyingplatypus or @kohzs

[AITHENA LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY] Dear Law Students, AITHENA is offering a 1-month legal/legal and tech internship to Y2, Y3, and Y4 students. As a technology company looking to build AI tools for junior lawyers, the firm offers experience in: 1. In house counsel work; 2. Business and commercial exposure; and 3. Legal technology exposure To apply, please submit your resume/CV to hello@aithena.sg and follow the naming convention: Application for 2026 Law Tech Internship - [Your Name].

Dear students,  🏆 Call for Sign-ups: Asian Environmental Negotiation Competition 2026 SMU Law students are invited to participate in the Asian Environmental Negotiation Competition 2026, hosted by NUS Environmental Law Students Association. AENC 2026 Details: AENC is an international negotiation competition, jointly supported by Allen & Gledhill LLP and the NUS Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law, centred around pressing environmental law issues, both regionally and globally. The competition will be held fully in-person, in Singapore. Competitors will get the opportunity to hone their negotiation abilities against students from other law schools, build commercial awareness and navigate different stakeholders’ interests in solving environmental problems through the negotiation competition.  Problem: Teams will be required to take on the role of a negotiating party in a progressively developing problem in each round. In each round, a set of General Information will be released to all the teams in the round. A set of Confidential Information which will be made available only to each individual team. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to articulate and advocate their stakeholder’s interests, account for the interests of other stakeholders and generate creative and practical solutions. Date: 17-19 July 2026 (Friday-Sunday); Location: Faculty of Law Campus, National University of Singapore, (Physical); Prizes: SGD 2,000 - 1st Place;  SGD 1,500 - 2nd Place;  SGD 500 - 3rd Place;  SGD 500 - Spirit of Negotiation. Team Size: 3 persons per team (each institution may send more than 1 team) If you are interested, kindly fill in the registration form by 17 April 2026, 2359, and drop me a message of the names of participants (@wangzzz_z). If you have competition related queries, please email smumediationnegotiationclub@sa.smu.edu.sg or drop a tele message to @wangzzz_z.

Finding a conducive place to study for finals? Don’t worry, The Bar has got you covered. Study spaces will be available in Week 14, as part of the SAC Study Week initiative spearheaded by SMUSA to help you prepare for your finals at ease 😌 Feel free to head down to the allocated rooms during the timings stated above to study hard and LOCK IN! *If the rooms are locked, please call campus security (68280343), provide the room number and mention that it is for the SAC Study Week initiative. Students must strictly adhere to the timings provided and please be considerate towards others who are using the space. Have a fruitful study week and all the best for your upcoming finals and submissions! 🌟⚖️ Should you encounter any issues or have further queries, please contact Caleb, on Telegram @cqlebrt.

SMU Yong Pung How School of Law is shortlisting students to represent the Yong Pung How School of Law in the Maxwell Challenge to be held in Singapore on 27-30 August 2026 in conjunction with Singapore Convention Week 2026. This is the very first international mediation competition to be held in Singapore. See https://www.maxwellchambers.com/maxwellchallenge/ for more details. Our law school plans to send the following 2 teams:  (a) Negotiation team: 2- 4 students (b) Mediation team: 1-2 students Eligibility All law students are allowed to apply to be shortlisted. Please note the eligibility requirements for graduate law students:  Graduate students are permitted to participate if they have completed their undergraduate studies no longer than 2 years ago and have gained work experience (e.g. practiced law or been in business) of no more than 1 year since their graduation. Students who have prior experience in mediation/negotiation competitions, or who have enrolled in SMU mediation/negotiation courses will be given greater priority.  Application process and deadline  Applicants are required to submit the following by Tuesday 7 April 12 pm:   (a) complete this application form: https://forms.gle/rj841wjui1smw27Z8  (b) upload their latest resume and transcript reflecting their latest GPA (combined in one pdf file) at this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/lscB2PWuIXuJCt3oEpYG; and Only shortlisted applicants will be informed. For any questions, please contact us on Telegram @wangzzz_z (Wang Xi).

[THE BAR'S END-OF-SEM WELFARE] Dear Law Students, Our end of semester welfare event is HAPPENING!! 🥳🥳 Come by SOL L3 from 1pm to 4pm on 9th April 2026 to collect FREE matcha, ice cream, and Old Chang Kee!🍵🍦🍢😋 Each student is also entitled to either a Portable Laptop Stand OR Cable Protector + Microfibre Screen Cloth. BUT there are only 100 pieces of each, so make sure to reserve your items below! Make a reservation here👇🏼 https://forms.gle/DRcsNvGsxsPedqxGA The sign up form will close on 3rd April 2026 at 11.59pm. SEE U AT END OF SEM 🪩🎊 ~The Bar

📢 Recreation Room Revamp (Roof Level) Dear Law Students, You may have noticed that the Recreation Room is currently in a state of transition. This is part of ongoing improvement works by The Bar as we prepare the space for the upcoming summer period and the next academic term. The aim of these works is to create a more conducive and comfortable resting area for students, while also enhancing storage facilities to better support our sub-clubs and their activities. We are taking this opportunity to relook the layout and functionality of the space so that it can better serve the student body in the months ahead. In the meantime, we seek your understanding to refrain from using the Recreation Room while these works are underway. We look forward to welcoming you back to a refreshed and improved space at the start of AY26/27. Updates will be shared on this channel as they become available. For any queries, please feel free to reach out to the Bar’s Honorary General Secretary (@zachhharee). Yours faithfully, The 19th Bar

📢 Stay in the Know with The Bar Newsletter! The Bar has launched a new initiative to keep you updated on everything happening in YPHSL... The Bar Newsletter! Sent weekly (or as new events come up), each issue begins with a bite-sized snapshot of recent highlights and upcoming opportunities in one quick, easy-to-read infographic. If you’re keen to sign up for any of the events featured, simply scroll below; all posters are hyperlinked, so you can tap on the image to register or find out more. As always, the 19th Bar is here to support your law school journey and make opportunities more accessible for everyone. Stay tuned and we wish you a prosperous finals season ahead.