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Senior Counsel in Singapore are
appointed pursuant to statute and by a selection committee constituted
under section 30 of the Legal Profession Act comprising the Chief
Justice, the Attorney-General and the Judges of Appeal.
The selection committee appoints Senior Counsel on the basis of
applications received from persons who have had a minimum of 10 years’
experience as advocates and solicitors or as Legal Service officers or
both. The committee may appoint a member of the Bar as a Senior Counsel
if they are of the opinion that, by virtue of the person’s ability,
standing at the Bar or special knowledge or experience in law, the
person is deserving of such distinction.
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