Internationalisation and Improving Competitiveness
An introduction to the Future of the Legal Profession Workstream 3
Workstream 3 focuses on strengthening the long-term relevance and global competitiveness of Singapore’s legal profession by equipping Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) members with the capabilities, exposure, and mindset needed to operate in an increasingly interconnected legal landscape. As cross-border transactions, disputes, and regulatory developments become more complex, Singapore lawyers must be prepared not only to participate in international work, but to lead and shape it.
SAL adopts a dual approach to internationalisation. At the industry level, efforts are being developed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Law and the Law Society of Singapore, particularly in areas such as overseas market development, policy alignment, and broader industry initiatives. In parallel, SAL is progressing a series of Member Development initiatives aimed at supporting individual lawyers in building the competencies and networks needed to succeed globally, while aligning with existing efforts across the legal ecosystem.