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Lawyer Attrition Concerns Need to Be Taken Seriously, More Data Needed: Shanmugam

A Law Society study found lawyers leaving for long hours, poor supervision and toxic workplaces, prompting a task force and joint committee to review the issue.

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Law can be a demanding profession, but that does not excuse poor supervision, harassment, bullying or unreasonable treatment of lawyers, says Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam.

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Lawyer attrition concerns need to be taken seriously, more data needed: Shanmugam

Law can be a demanding profession, but that does not excuse poor supervision, harassment, bullying or unreasonable treatment of lawyers, says Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam.

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Attrition rate among S’pore lawyers stable, but issues remain, says Shanmugam

The judiciary and Law Society are taking steps to study feedback from lawyers and iron out what can be done. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Attrition rate among Singapore lawyers stable, but issues remain, says Shanmugam

Matters such as poor supervision, a lack of training and bullying need to be taken seriously Read more at The Business Times.

·Singapore, Singapore
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
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