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Committee of Supply 2023 debate, Day 2: Nadia Ahmad Samdin on support for lawyers

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How is the Ministry of Law supporting both senior and junior lawyers to better meet the evolving legal needs of Singapore's society and economy, amid a rising incidence of burnout and departures from the profession? This question was asked by MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin in Parliament on Monday (Feb 27). She also noted that several changes to the admission regime that were recommended by the Committee for the Professional Training of Lawyers will be implemented this year, and asked if the ministry has received feedback from students, law firms and other stakeholders on readiness, including concerns around the low trainee allowance.

How is the Ministry of Law supporting both senior and junior lawyers to better meet the evolving legal needs of Singapore's society and economy, amid a rising incidence of burnout and departures from the profession? This question was asked by MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin in Parliament on Monday (Feb 27). She also noted that several changes to the admission regime that were recommended by the Committee for the Professional Training of Lawyers will be implemented this year, and asked if the ministry has received feedback from students, law firms and other stakeholders on readiness, including concerns around the low trainee allowance.

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