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Over the
last decade, the role of
technology in the Singapore
legal landscape has evolved
beyond the traditional ambit
of computer hardware, PDA’s
and faxes, into a more
pervasive influence on
Singapore legal practice.
Advances in technology and
mindsets have heralded a
holistic change to the way
information is accessed,
delivered and communicated.
For example, the traditional
method of legal research –
reference to traditional
hardcopy texts – has been
overtaken in favour of the
ability to search over
real-time updated electronic
content. More wide-ranging
systemic initiatives have
also altered the method and
workflow between the lawyer
and legal institutions. The
judiciary-driven electronic
filing system and e-filing
at the Accounting and
Corporate Regulatory
Authority point to the
increasingly
technology-intensive demands
of Singapore’s legal
practice.
In recognition of the
importance of the role of
technology, the primary
roles of the Legal
Technology Cluster are to
improve the efficiency of
legal practice through the
use of technology and to
keep current with advances
in information technology
and infrastructure relevant
to the legal industry. In
accordance with these goals,
there are two key
initiatives that the Legal
Technology Cluster
undertakes. These are:
(i) Development and
maintenance of
LawNet.
LawNet is a
subscription-based service
that provides to its users a
legal research and
information tool. Its legal
databases include Singapore
case-law, Singapore
legislation, Singapore
Parliamentary reports,
treaties and secondary
reference materials such as
journals, textbooks and
legal commentaries from
leading legal institutions.
In addition to Singapore
case law, LawNet provides
access to English and
Malaysian case-law.
(ii) Creation of electronic
litigation systems and
related applications.
Launched in 2001, the
Electronic Litigation System
was the world's first
comprehensive and integrated
system, creating a virtually
paperless environment for
the entire litigation and
judicial process. The
E-Filing System allows the
legal profession to file
court documents and obtain
litigation information from
the comfort of the lawyers'
offices.
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