5 TOPICS TO COVER Theme 1. Die Rechtsgeschichte Singapurs 2. Sources of law in Singapore 3. Legal institutions in Singapore 4. The legal profession in Singapore 5. The development of an indigenous legal system in Singapore 6. Constitutional law in Singapore 7. Administrative law in Singapore 8. Statutes and legal interpretation in Singapore 9. Commercial Law in Singapore Synopsis Part I: Aspects of the Singaporean Legal System This topic covers Singapore`s legal and constitutional history and how it conceptually and practically shaped the Singaporean legal system. This topic deals with the different sources of law in Singapore with the aim of equipping candidates with sufficient relevant knowledge to deal with practical issues in this area. This topic introduces candidates to Singapore`s various legal institutions such as the executive, legislative and judiciary, as well as their practical working methods and relevance to legal practice. This topic introduces candidates to various bodies of the legal profession, such as the Law Society, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the Singapore Academy of Law, and addresses current issues surrounding the legal profession, such as the provision of lawyers and their regulation.

Part II: Indigenous Aspects of Singaporean Law This theme identifies the aspiration of the Singaporean legal system to develop an indigenous system and the practical implications of such a dynamic. The following topics will examine specific indigenous aspects of Singapore`s legal system. This section provides an overview of constitutional law in Singapore, including constitutional interpretation and the protection of several fundamental freedoms in Singaporean law. This section provides an overview of administrative law in Singapore, including the Singaporean courts` approach to judicial review of administrative decisions of various bodies. This topic examines legal law in Singapore and its interpretation in order to equip candidates with the practical knowledge to deal with real-world issues of law interpretation in legal practice. This topic addresses selected issues in the areas of contract, tort and fairness where Singaporean law has departed from English law in order to equip candidates with knowledge relevant to legal practice. Part III: The Future of Singapore`s Legal System 4 P Age 4 VIDEO LECTURES In some places, playlists are supplemented by recorded lectures. These are not lectures, as the term is generally understood in the university. Rather, they are tools that make it easier to understand certain legal or practical issues. Don`t expect them to form a full course.

Lectures should be used in conjunction with reading lists and textbooks. They are deliberately kept relatively short in order to be easier to digest. Look at them when you get to the topic and not in session. TYPE OF ASSESSMENT There will be a written exam in October. The exam consists of two or three questions, but there will be no choice. The reason is simple: in practice, no one has a choice. When a customer comes with a problem, it is necessary to deal with it. Only when you become a senior partner in a law firm do you have the luxury of turning away clients; A legal assistant does not have this privilege. The exam takes place in an open book format, because in practice, no legal mind would dare to give advice without examining and verifying it.

Anyone who tries to do it from memory is asking for trouble. The only departure from reality that we are making is to prohibit consultation with other people, as reviewers must determine whether the candidate understands the question or would have more time to achieve a basic standard of competence. Candidates may bring any written or printed materials they wish into the examination room. Laptops are allowed according to the exam rules. However, candidates cannot communicate with each other or with outsiders. To do this is a fraud. Anyone caught cheating (and those who support them) can expect to be treated harshly. Dishonesty is a fatal mistake in a lawyer. The exam is scored according to a distinction/pass/fail. Applicants must demonstrate that they can explain key concepts and provide legal advice consistently when faced with a legal problem. The fact that candidates have only two hours to do so is taken into account in the assessment.

The idea is to put the candidate in the position of a legal assistant who is called upon to make a first round of advice for the senior partner of the firm. It is not necessary to solve all problems; In fact, it may not be possible to do it in two hours. It is enough to highlight the problems, solve those that can be solved and give an indication of how to proceed. Candidates will be judged on their ability to present the law consistently and apply the principles to the present case. A copy and paste of textbooks, newspaper articles and thief`s notes shows nothing more than the candidate`s mastery of word processing. Applicants should also note that last year`s work may not have been of much use, as this course represents a significant restructuring of P Alter 27 Alliance Concrete Singapore Pte Ltd v Sato Kogyo (S) Pte Ltd [2014] 3 SLR 857(c) Illegality Ting Siew May v Boon Lay Choo [2014] 3 SLR 609 (d) Misrepresentation (7) Remedy B. The 50th anniversary of the country`s independence in 2015 is an appropriate opportunity to take stock of these developments. The chapters in this book can be roughly summarized under the headings „Institutions“, „Principles“ and „Practices“. This is the most recent book on the Singaporean legal system written for students and those who need a quick basic education in the legal system in Singapore.

Key Features – It covers the history of the legal system, basic constitutional concepts and the impact they have on the role of branches of government.