Mr Shanmugam said it was important for the profession and the courts to address the issues raised by the study, while collecting more detailed and objective data. This should include how many lawyers have such complaints, as well as perspectives from law firms and the courts, he said.
“You need to size the problem and verify it, and then deal with it,” Mr Shanmugam added.
Addressing the incoming law students, Mr Shanmugam said those who aspire to practise law at the top end of the profession should expect demanding work, considering Singapore’s competition with other leading legal centres and the high remuneration offered.
He noted that a first-year qualified lawyer at a top local firm can earn more than S$100,000 (US$77,480) annually, with pay at the very top firms ranging from S$120,000 to S$140,000.
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