Ministry of Law’s SGLaw200 Student Competitions: Why Law Matters

About SGLaw200

The Ministry of Law advances access to justice, the rule of law, the economy and society through policy, law and services.

This year, we mark SGLaw200 – 200 years since Singapore’s modern judicial and legal system was established via the Second Charter of Justice in 1826. Our legal system is the foundation of the Rule of Law, which is a fundamental principle underpinning Singapore’s development. It has driven our economic growth, maintained racial and religious harmony, and supported our key social policies.

SGLaw200 reiterates our commitment to the Rule of Law, and commemorates the past, present and future of Singapore’s legal system. A trusted legal system, a trusted Singapore.

About Ministry of Law’s SGLaw200 Student Competitions

As part of the series of events to commemorate SGLaw200, and to reiterate our commitment to the Rule of Law together, the Ministry of Law has organised a range of student competitions. We invite Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident students to share their appreciation and understanding of the Rule of Law and its impact on daily life through these competitions. Students do not need to have prior legal knowledge to participate.

There are three categories of competitions:

a.      Upper Primary (Primary 4 to 6);

b.      Secondary (Secondary 1 to 5); and

c.      Pre-University (Institute of Technical Education, Junior College, Polytechnic).

Prizes worth up to $250 for individual entries for the Upper Primary and Secondary categories, and up to $1,000 for group entries for the Pre-University category, are up for grab!

Submit your entry now!

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Upper Primary – https://go.gov.sg/whylawmattersupperpri

Secondary – https://go.gov.sg/whylawmatterssec

Pre- University – https://go.gov.sg/whylawmatterspreu

Competition entries will be judged based on content and creativity. See posters below for the competition topics, tasks, and further details.

For more details, kindly refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here.