Statement on 'The Legal Profession Sustainability Study’

23 June 2026 Posted in Press releases

1.     MinLaw acknowledges the release of ‘The Legal Profession Sustainability Study’.  We would like to thank the Law Society and Anthro Insights for undertaking a broad and inclusive study into a very important and significant issue relevant to the long-term sustainability and progress of the legal profession in Singapore.

2.     The findings reported in the Study touch on a range of issues from across a broad spectrum of the legal profession, identifying various organisational and practice related stress points, alongside the economic realities of legal practice. 

3.     The findings in the Study must be taken seriously and considered carefully.  Our legal talent in Singapore is a precious asset.  It is therefore important that we have an open and honest conversation about how we can sustain the balance between industry and individual professional growth, alongside the well-being and long-term sustainability of being engaged in legal practice. 

4.     MinLaw notes that the Law Society has immediately set up a Task Force, and the Judiciary has also established a Joint Working Committee with Law Society to study the findings, and consider the appropriate steps to address the feedback.  We welcome these immediate steps, and will also work further with all our stakeholders to support this work, through our continued engagement with the legal industry, as well as through the Future of the Legal Profession Committee.

5.     MinLaw recognises that long-term sustainability is essential to a resilient and robust legal sector that can grow and serve Singapore well, and remains committed to supporting efforts that strengthen and sustain it.

MINISTRY OF LAW
23 JUNE 2026

Last updated on 23 June 2026