The Bar Gazette - updates for SMU YPHSL

Rajah & Tann Singapore: Practice Training Contract Applications Rajah & Tann Singapore will be opening applications for Practice Training Contracts commencing in 2028 and Relevant Legal Training commencing in 2027. Applications open on 1 July 2026, 00:00 hrs. Eligible students who are interested in training with Rajah & Tann are encouraged to apply. You may find out more and submit your application here. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. Thank you!

Rajah & Tann Singapore: Practice Training Contract Applications Rajah & Tann Singapore will be opening applications for Practice Training Contracts commencing in 2028 and Relevant Legal Training commencing in 2027. Applications open on 1 July 2026, 00:00 hrs. Eligible students who are interested in training with Rajah & Tann are encouraged to apply. You may find out more and submit your application here. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. Thank you!

Rajah & Tann Singapore: Practice Training Contract Applications Rajah & Tann Singapore will be opening applications for Practice Training Contracts commencing in 2028 and Relevant Legal Training commencing in 2027. Applications open on 1 July 2026, 00:00 hrs. Eligible students who are interested in training with Rajah & Tann are encouraged to apply. You may find out more and submit your application here. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. Thank you!

We’re back for the AY26/27 rendition of the A&G YPHSL Writing Competition! 🖋️✨ (Sorry we’re a little late - life happened. Also we just found out it’s Law Camp this week - but you have time after!) In support of the Bicentennial, commemorating 200 years of the Rule of Law in Singapore, this year’s theme is on 🥁🥁 The Rule of Law! 🥁🥁 The competition is open to all currently enrolled SMU students, as well as students graduating this summer (incoming AY26/27 freshmen not eligible). This is a chance for you to reflect on this important milestone, while showcasing your research and creative writing abilities. Sign-ups open Friday, 3 July 2026 at 10am, so mark your calendars and put your thinking caps on 🧢. (Yes form your teams of 2 if you wish). Attractive cash prizes are up for grabs! Remember to join our Telegram channel @AGYPHSL2026 to get the latest news. Invite your SMU Law/C&L friends to join as well. Stay tuned for more exciting stuff coming up! 👀 If you have any questions, feel free to drop us an email at eeingong@smu.edu.sg or rubylee@smu.edu.sg.

Dear Law Students, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Prolegis LLC will be hosting its Open House on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about HSF Kramer Prolegis’ Summer Vacation Scheme and Dual Qualification Training Contract, hear directly from trainees about their experiences, and connect with the firm’s associates and partners in a relaxed setting. Students who are keen to explore a career with an international law firm are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration closes on 10 July 2026. You may register for the Open House here.

Dear Law Students, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Prolegis LLC will be hosting its Open House on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about HSF Kramer Prolegis’ Summer Vacation Scheme and Dual Qualification Training Contract, hear directly from trainees about their experiences, and connect with the firm’s associates and partners in a relaxed setting. Students who are keen to explore a career with an international law firm are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration closes on 3 July 2026. You may register for the Open House here.

Dear Law Students, The SMU Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice Club (CCJC) is recruiting speakers for Project Reignite. As a speaker, you will be responsible for curating the content and delivering talks to secondary school students, making it an excellent opportunity for students looking to get a head start on their pro bono hours. This initiative is a meaningful way to give back to the community by engaging and enlightening youths-at-risk on legal issues ranging from secret societies and cybercrimes to vaping. As an added perk, pro bono hours will be awarded. 🔗 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer53RJeUUsQe3hozhELkAhnzMf_gyuY0bjCXmBItN2wf6ueg/viewform?usp=dialog 🗓 Sign-ups will close: 3rd July 2026 If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more about what the talks entail, please feel free to reach out to either Sathya (@s_sathya_n) or Harish (@haariishh).

📣 [RECRUITMENT] Join The Lighthouse Project Looking for something meaningful to do with your legal skills? Want to serve real clients and build real legal experience? 🛟 What Is The Lighthouse Project? A student-led pro bono initiative under the SMU Pro Bono Centre. We offer SMU law students the first step into clinical legal education through real-life casework guided by practicing lawyers. ⚖️ A Uniquely Lighthouse Experience You'll work in small teams on live cases with real clients like criminal matters, deputyship applications, family law cases, and more! Under the mentorship of experienced practitioners, you’ll meet real clients, draft court submissions, attend court, and be involved end-to-end. Please note that pro bono hours and number/type of cases are not guaranteed. 🙋‍♀️ Who Should Apply? We’re looking for passionate, capable, and committed LLB / JD students who: ✅ Have a heart for pro bono ✅ Have solid foundations (or a passion to improve) in legal writing and research ✅ Are supportive and driven team members ✅ Can commit ~3 hours/week (depending on your case load) for a year ✅ Are ready to manage tight deadlines & irregular schedules ❗️Are in good academic standing (at least 3.2 CGPA currently) ❗️ Not blacklisted by SMU Pro Bono Centre 🗓 Application Details 📝 Apply here: https://forms.gle/udoQxkxeorYdpKn1A (SMU email only) ⏳ Deadline: 5 July (Sunday) 2026, 2359. 🗣️ Shortlisted applicants will attend interviews in mid-July. The form also contains a small section on a referee, so please obtain that before starting! ❓Questions? Reach out on Telegram: 💬 @seancheng100 (Sean) 💬 @danielsum (Daniel) 🌟 Draft legal documents. Help real people. Make your work matter.

📣 CCJC Recruitment Extended! We’re extending our recruitment drive to Next Sunday, 28 June 2025, 11:59PM! If you want to gain leadership experience and hone your management and team building skills, sign up here. If you have any questions about the roles, please reach out to Chian Hong (@chchew2)!

A&G Contract Drafting Competition 2026 SMU Corporate and Commercial Law Club is pleased to announce that, with the support of Allen & Gledhill LLP (A&G), we will once again be hosting the A&G Contract Drafting Competition 2026! This competition offers law students a valuable opportunity to hone their contract drafting and negotiation skills, while gaining exposure to commercial practice and networking with seasoned lawyers from A&G. The competition consists of two key stages: 1. Contract Drafting Virtual Workshop: 14 July 2026 (Tue), 6.45pm – 7.15pm (tentatively) Clarification Deadline: 17 July 2026 (Fri), 12.00pm Submission Deadline: 27 July 2026 (Mon), 4.00pm 2. Negotiations Virtual Negotiation Workshop (for all Semi-Finalists): 11 August 2026 (Tue), 6.45pm – 7.15pm (tentatively) Virtual Semi-Finals: 14 August 2026 (Fri), 3.00pm – 4.00pm (tentatively) Final In-Person Negotiations: 18 / 19 August 2026 (Tue / Wed), 3.00pm – 4.00pm (tentatively) Students are required to form teams of two (2) to three (3) members. Only one member from each team is required to register. The registration deadline is 4 July 2026 (Sat), 11.59pm. A confirmation email will be sent to successfully registered participants. Eligibility The Competition is only open to: Year 1–3 L.L.B. students; and Year 1–2 J.D. students from SMU and NUS (as of Academic Year 2025/2026). Please note that the following students will not be eligible to participate: (a) Students with any prior negotiating experience in a law firm; and/or (b) Students who have previously won any award in this Competition (including Finalists, Semi-Finalists, Honourable Mentions, or Best Negotiator). Do sign up with the link here: https://forms.gle/Sx2ZLfHtYYQUjXkt7 For any queries, please feel free to drop us an email at smucorplaw@sa.smu.edu.sg. Alternatively, you can drop our members a Telegram message at @adahchong (Adah) / @fioraquek (Fiora).

DEAR LAW STUDENTS, We are pleased to announce that Exco and Associate recruitment for SMU Moot Court Club AY 2026/27 is open for Y2 students (as of AY2026/27) and above! The SMU School of Law boasts a tradition of mooting excellence on both a local and international scale. MCC plays an important role in upholding this tradition by organising moot competitions, such as the annual Attorney-General's Cup, the Drew & Napier Advocacy Cup and many more. As a member of MCC, you will have the opportunity to see and to contribute to what goes on behind the scenes of these mooting events, contribute to the student community, and liaise with lawyers from various sponsor firms. Beyond local moot competitions, MCC also gets the opportunity to assist in the organisation of regional and international moots such as the Manfred Lachs and IMLAM as well as ad hoc student outreach events. As a member of the MCC, you can expect to contribute to the planning of such events and meet budding advocates from all over the world. There are many exciting events awaiting MCC this academic year and we are looking for like-minded people to join us in this journey. We are recruiting Executive Committee members for the following positions: - Vice President - Honorary General Secretary - Events Director - Marketing Director We are also recruiting Associates for the following departments: • Events • Marketing • HGS • Finance   If you are interested, please do sign up via the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BoCquMjl0S2eWEe0amIAmJx9B_RtZDDvZmO6F4lOYuI/edit Registration closes 5 July 2026, 2359. If you have any further enquiries, feel free to contact us at smulawmoots@sa.smu.edu.sg or via Telegram: @danielsum We are looking forward to your applications! Have a great beginning to the summer break! Yours sincerely,  SMU Moot Court Club

[CCJC Executive Committee Recruitment 2026]   Hi everyone! The SMU Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice Club (“CCJC”) is pleased to announce that we are opening applications for our AY2026/2027 Executive Committee.   To apply, please fill out this Google form by 2359 on Sunday, 21 June 2026. Applicants will be contacted for an interview at a later date.   Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for more information, and feel free to message Chian Hong (@chchew2) if you have any other questions!

[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)!