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Attrition from legal practice has remained stable over the last decade, and "that remains the overall picture", said Minister for Law Edwin Tong.

Attrition from legal practice has remained stable over the last decade, said Minister for Law Edwin Tong on Jul 7, 2026.

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SINGAPORE: Singapore needs to make the legal profession sustainable, not easier, said Minister for Law Edwin Tong on Tuesday (Jul 7).

Responding to MPs’ questions for parliament about the legal profession’s sustainability, Mr Tong acknowledged the legal practice’s demanding nature while noting its deeper purpose.

“Whilst pressures such as tight timelines, clients demands and economic pressures are not unique to the practice of law, what differs is the privi...