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The Singapore Academy of Law logo is
characterised by symbols
representing the various components
of our legal system, which despite
their different functions are bonded
together by common values and
objectives. |
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It
is deliberate that
the Logo takes the
form of a round
shape, as such shape
can be encompassed
by a circle, which
normally represents
unity and oneness.
It can be observed
that two circles,
have been drawn
around the shape,
one outer and the
other inner. These
two circles
encompass the name
of the Academy, its
motto and an orchid
of indigenous
origin, our national
flower, “The Vanda
Miss Joaquim.’
These two circles
represent the
bonding of all the
components of our
Singapore legal
system.
Of all the
objectives that are
pursued, the
attainment and
maintenance of
honour is of utmost
concern. It is this
concern which has
led to the motto of
the Academy being
‘Honor est in
Honorante.’ This is
Latin for ‘Honour is
in honouring.’ This
motto affirms the
belief that one is
honourable through
the honour he or she
bestows onto others.
The circles
therefore bind all
members of the
Academy in this all
important belief
which is to be
shared and lived by
each and every
member irrespective
of his or her legal
endeavour. |
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The Lion
Within the inner
circle, is a lion.
The lion has been
included to show
that the components
of our legal system,
represented by the
symbols within the
inner circle,
pertain to our
country, Singapore.
The Roman Figure
Our legal system is
personified by a
Roman clad in a
‘toga’. A Roman
figure was chosen
because the Romans
were one of the
first people to have
a codified system of
law. Two
observations should
be made of this
figure. Firstly, it
has its eyes closed,
to represent the
impartiality of our
legal system.
Secondly, different
instruments are held
in each of its
hands, to represent
the two different
branches of our
legal system, namely
the Bench and the
Bar, each having an
important role to
play within the
system.
The Scale-Pans
The figure holds a
pair of scale-pans
in his left hand.
The scale-pans
represent the Bench
or the Judiciary.
The scale-pans are
used to depict the
primary function of
the Courts, which is
to weigh between
right and wrong, and
to render judgment
accordingly.
The Unsheathed
Sword
In his right hand,
the figure holds a
sword which is
unsheathed. This
sword represents the
Bar. It is however
not used as a symbol
of aggression but
rather of the
qualities which the
Bar possesses. These
are the qualities of
strength and
fearlessness in the
pursuit of justice,
signified by the
sharp blade of the
sword.
The Book and the
Quill
It can be observed
that the book is
placed right in
front of the Roman
figure which
represents the legal
system. The
juxtaposition of the
book to the figure
signifies that our
legal system
operates in
accordance with the
law. This is
reinforced by the
book being opened.
The quill is also
featured as it is
meant to symbolise
learning and
academia. By the
quill, the important
function of the
Academy to provide
for continuing
education for the
legal fraternity is
therefore
represented within
the Logo.
Since 2005, the
Academy name was
included in font
type Weiss at the
bottom of the logo
for greater
visibility. |
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Corporate
signature 1
Vertical
configuration
The Academy name is
used on two lines
indented below the
logo. |
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Horizontal
configuration
The Academy name is
used on a single
line indented below
the logo. |
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Corporate
signature 2
Corporate
signature 2
Only in instances
where there are
space constraints,
may this
configuration be
used. |
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