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Modern Advocacy is a book on trial advocacy written by Singapore practitioners for Singapore practitioners. The book is an illuminating insight into what Singapore advocates do and how they go about doing it. It is a singularly unique piece of work, not only for making inroads into the market (which until now survived on general primers from other jurisdictions) by providing a locally-flavoured book on advocacy, but also for its stellar list of contributors and General Editors. No less than 17 Senior Counsel, a retired Judge of Appeal, two High Court Judges, and a former best oralist (championship round) winner of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition collaborated to bring this publication to fruition. The confluence of which is an authoritative text that deals in detail with specific aspects of trials or parts of trials, different types of advocacy (eg, criminal, appellate and ADR), and broad, overview questions with tips and advice on attaining success, achieving a healthy work-life balance, dealing with the Media, and adhering to the unwritten but essential Code of Etiquette. The intrinsic value of this book lies in the anecdotes and samples of effective practice which the contributors share unreservedly. Specific examples of how general principles might play out in a Singapore court or case are provided, and different strategies that are available to counsel at different stages of a case and the concrete considerations that may affect decisions are amply discussed. Each contributor’s oratory style is preserved in his or her respective chapter. In essence, Modern Advocacy is a look into the minds of Singapore’s legal eagles; an opportunity for aspiring advocates to learn the ropes of the trade from those who have succeeded; an eye-opener for those who wish to learn more about Singapore’s trial procedure; and an engaging read for others to end the day with.

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This issue of Inter Se takes you on a road through the past, present and future of advocacy in Singapore, following the path of an advocate from admission to Senior Counsel (“SC”) appointment and discovering along the way the trials and tribulations through the eyes of SC and other seasoned practitioners. This issue is packed with interviews, advice and anecdotes.

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Ethics and Professional Responsibility: A Code for the Advocate and Solicitor was specially commissioned by the Chief Justice to address the pressing need for such a Code. It presents a practical and detailed explanation of all the major rules and principles that govern an advocate and solicitor’s professional conduct, and is an invaluable and indispensable resource whether you are an experienced practitioner or a fresh law graduate.

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This monograph examines how the law of corruption in Singapore has evolved from its paradigm involving a breach of duty to include the perversion of justice and, most recently, marriages of convenience. This book also deals with practical evidential issues including the indicia that the courts have looked to in determining the existence of a corrupt element in law and in fact. Relevant case extracts and explanatory notes provide the practitioner with a clear and accessible guide to the law. Published jointly by Academy Publishing, Singapore Academy of Law and the Subordinate Courts of Singapore.

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The journal is a consolidation of different articles on subjects relevant to Singapore law, the laws on Asia-Pacific and common-law legal systems, comparative and international law. Contributors are academics, legal practitioners and members of the Singapore Legal Service. Two issues will be published in March and September 2008 – watch this space for details. In addition, a Special Issue on Insolvency Law is scheduled for publication in June 2008. It will feature articles on different aspects of personal and corporate insolvency law written by international and Singapore experts. Its general editor is Professor Gerard McCormack of the University of Manchester, UK. All 2008 journal subscribers will receive a complimentary copy. To subscribe, please complete the Serial Subscription Order Form and mail it to us, together with your payment. Subscribers to both the Singapore Academy of Law Journal and Annual Review will enjoy a special discount – see details on the order form.

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The SAL Annual Review encapsulates and evaluates decisions of the Singapore courts in 2006. Cases from other jurisdictions impacting local law are also discussed. Leading practitioners and academics contribute on their areas of specialty by way of comments, analyses and criticisms. There are 22 areas of specialty in the 2006 Annual Review, with Bio Medical Law and Ethics being newly introduced.

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Inter Se Print is a bi-annual themed publication serving a knowledge-creation and genre-insight function. This first issue highlights legal ethics. Over the past year, debates have focused on professional standards as the profession struggled to respond to public outcry over the misdemeanours of a few. Members of the Bar, corporate counsel and academics have stood shoulder to shoulder to define professional standards and instill an ethics consciousness against the pressing issues of the day.

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