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December 2021 ISSN: 0219 - 6441 CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF SG WOMEN WITH OUR ALUMNA PRESIDENT HALIMAH YACOB ’78 LLM ’01 LLD ’16 VENTURING BEYOND THE LAW HO KHENG LIAN ’07 NUS LAW RANKED AMONGST TOP 10 LAW SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD THE 5TH NUS LAW PRO BONO AWARDS CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF 2020 AND 2021 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE FACULTY OF LAW
LAWLINK 2021 CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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Dean’s Diary Alumni Spotlight Law School Student Features Reunions Benefactors
Message from the Dean Celebrating the Year of
Highlights NUS Law Established COV-AID 15 Class of 2001’s Appreciation to Donors 22
SG Women with Our Alumna - 20th Anniversary Get-Togethers 19
NUS Law Ranked Amongst
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President Halimah Yacob ’78 Congratulations to
LLM ’01 LLD ’16 3 Top 10 Law Schools in the World 12 2021 Justices’ Law Clerks 15
Venturing Beyond the Law - NUS Law Received a President’s NUS Law Students Create
Ho Kheng Lian ’07 7 Certificate of Commendation at Charity Guide for Donors 16 NUS Giving
the National Day Awards 12
A Chat with our Alumni - Congratulations to
Careers Beyond Singapore 9 19th Kwa Geok Choo Class of 2020 and 2021 17
Distinguished Visitors Lecture 13
Law Alumni Mentor
Programme 2021 11 Book Launch 13
The 5th NUS Law Pro Bono Awards 14
Alumni Relations & Development
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DEAN’S DIARY CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF SG
PROFESSOR SIMON CHESTERMAN
WOMEN WITH OUR ALUMNA –
The life of the law is not always determined
by logic; it is shaped by experience. I quoted
Tan Min-Liang ’02, this year’s
commencement speaker, now heads the
PRESIDENT HALIMAH YACOB ’78 LLM ’01 LLD ’16
Oliver Wendell Holmes’s observation in a gaming giant Razer Inc and encouraged
recent message to our alumni to introduce graduates to be open to the path less President Halimah Yacob ’78 LLM ’01 LLD ’16 has served in NTUC for more than three decades before joining politics. In her career,
some of the changes we are making to travelled. Ho Kheng Lian ’07 also went she has introduced programmes promoting social cohesion, strengthening interfaith unity, programmes for senior and disabled care,
our curriculum. Given transformations into the field of technology and now and she is also the patron to many social services agencies. She was the first woman to be the Speaker of Parliament, and the first
in the way in which law is practised and herself supports entrepreneurs and woman to helm the position of Singapore’s President. As 2021 is the Year of Celebrating SG Women, Professor David Tan caught up
the fields to which it applies, we need to start-ups. with President Halimah on her career journey, challenges, and her advice for women in law.
adapt the way in which it is taught.
We also feature three of our young alumni
The same is often true of the careers of making their mark in London, New York, was alive, but the situation worsened
our graduates, their lives shaped by their and The Hague, all interviewed by our after his death when I was eight years
own experiences. aviation law expert (temporarily grounded) old. I spent a lot of my childhood days
Alan Tan ’93. helping my mother run a cooked food
The trajectory of many of those lives stall.” When her father died, her mother
may sometimes be clearer in retrospect As I always remind our students, however, became the sole breadwinner having to
than while charting them. President you don’t need to travel far to make raise five children. “It was a real struggle
Halimah Yacob ’78 LLM ’01 LLD ’16 in an impact. The past year has offered trying to keep body and soul together,
her thoughtful and moving interview many opportunities for service within and that almost caused me to drop out
with David Tan in these pages, offers Singapore, recognised in our Pro Bono of school. It’s difficult to describe that
an example of someone who reached Awards — including the tremendous work childhood journey except that I hope no
law school only after she had overcome that our students did in response to the child would ever have to go through that.
great hardship — but entered with a COVID-19 pandemic. Every year we celebrate Children’s Day. It’s
commitment to make the way easier for a joyous day for children, but growing up
those who might follow. Such achievements — at home and I didn’t know such a day existed as I didn’t
abroad — are an important reason why even get to celebrate my own birthday,”
That commitment led President Halimah NUS Law does so well in rankings. Though she said.
to pursue a life in public service. Five I always remind my colleagues that we
years ago, I had the great pleasure of should take such rankings with a pinch President Halimah remarked that today
reading the citation when she received an of salt, our success in reaching the top 10 she sees many adults posting happy
honorary Doctorate of Laws. Back then in the world creates further opportunities photos online of their childhood clasping
I noted that her life had been a series for our graduates, as well as helping to toys or having parties with their families.
of firsts: first Malay woman elected to recruit the best faculty and students in a However, she did not remember having
Parliament, first woman to be elected virtuous circle. toys or having her photos taken. So,
Speaker, first Singaporean elected to when she became a public figure, she had
the governing body of the International Perhaps more moving was recognition great difficulty producing any childhood
Labour Organization. She has since at home for the work my colleague Joel photographs when asked by the media,
become Singapore’s first female President, Lee and his team did in support of the and indeed, by LawLink. “I have no regrets
and our first female Chancellor. successful hosting of the Singapore though, as deprivation and hardship
Convention on Mediation. taught me very valuable lessons that
It is the nature of many trailblazers to be stood me in good stead when I went to
known not only for what they do, but As we transition through the pandemic, work and entered politics,” she shared. “It
also for what they represent. In this way, there will be more opportunities to share taught me resilience, the ability to bounce
President Halimah has not only made a with you — hopefully in person! — more back and not let setbacks and difficulties
difference to the many people whose lives about what your class and others have overcome me and define who I am.”
she has touched as a labour leader and been doing. I hope you find these pages
as a politician, but also those whom she as interesting and inspiring as I do. From NUS to NTUC
I first met President Halimah in 2017, when since its independence. We have read a lot
has inspired — to see themselves as not
in her capacity of Speaker of Parliament, about President Halimah, but not many
defined solely by their class, their gender, We also devote a couple of pages to How did President Halimah end up
their race, or their religion. thank those who have made all these she launched the guidebook “Navigating of us know about her childhood years. I
studying law at NUS? She explained
achievements possible. If you are in a Muslim Law in Singapore” at the Syariah asked if she could tell us more about her
that studying law had always been her
This edition of LawLink also celebrates position yourself to help us create more Law Forum on Bukit Timah Campus. I was life growing up, and whether there were
choice because when she was young, she
other alumni who have shattered such opportunities for future generations struck by how friendly Madam Halimah any significant challenges for her and was seized with the idea that she could
boundaries or expectations. Though the of law students, please consider using the was, and how frequently she smiled in the her family. help the most vulnerable and deprived
vast majority of our graduates practise form at the back to make a donation. course of our conversation. gain access to justice and fair treatment.
law in Singapore, for example, many Childhood days President Halimah said: “This was due in
go into different fields or take their legal Until then, I wish you good health Fast forward to 2021, and she is the first part to my own growing up years where
skills abroad. and happiness. female President of Singapore, providing a President Halimah recalled the times when I witnessed how little power and voice
steady hand to guide the country through she grew up amidst great deprivation and those without resources have. Although I
the worst pandemic to ravage the country hardship: “We were poor when my father was called to the Bar, I didn’t practise law
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but became an in-house counsel in the
NTUC Legal Department, advising unions
and workers on their industrial relations
and employment rights. It was a very
fulfilling period as I felt that I was giving
voice to workers, fighting for their rights
and ensuring a fairer workplace.”
Indeed very few law graduates back
then wanted to join NTUC as it was not
considered a glamourous job or a good
paymaster. Most wanted to work for
big employers such as the banks or the President Halimah with her classmates, Angela President Halimah enjoying a light-hearted
Legal Service, or go into private practice. Teo (left) and Susie Koh (right), at their Class of moment with friends at the reunion
President Halimah recalled: “In those 1978 40th Anniversary Reunion in 2018
days, every time I told a friend or former
law classmate that I worked in NTUC, they Entering politics in 2001 during this period she was able to raise
asked whether I was working for Income
numerous issues pertaining to workers
or the supermarket. I saw my role then as President Halimah was then persuaded and lower income families. She then
balancing the bargaining power between that by entering politics, she could served at the Ministry of Community
unions and employers who had much potentially contribute to all of Singapore, Development and Sports (MCYS), now
more resources and were in a stronger and not just to the labour movement. known as MSF, for a relatively short
position.” She found a niche for herself She was also very aware of the fact that period from May 2011 to January 2013.
working in NTUC. “At that time, there women leaders must themselves walk the
were not many lawyers who were well- Finally, Madam Halimah served as Speaker
talk in order to be credible. “One of my of Parliament for four-and-a-half years
versed in labour or employment laws,” she tasks in NTUC was to persuade younger
elaborated. “Even the university stopped between January 2013 to August 2017.
women to take up leadership positions
teaching labour law many years ago, in their own unions or in NTUC. It was
maybe because of our peaceful industrial Core Values
a daunting task because many cited the
relations climate and labour laws being difficulty of balancing work and family as
In her inaugural speech, President Photo: Ministry of Communications and Information
seen as having little commercial value.” a huge deterrent. Having spent time
Halimah highlighted three core values
cajoling and persuading women to step President Halimah was sworn in on 14 September 2017 as Singapore’s 8th President at the Istana
President Halimah’s legal background also up and be prepared to sacrifice for a of multiculturalism, meritocracy and
helped her to represent workers’ interests higher purpose, I felt that I should practise stewardship that are fundamental to
Singapore’s economic development and will come under tremendous pressure as be more caring and inclusive. This is a work The 21st century brings with it a digital
and those of Singapore well when she that myself,” she shared. “I believe that it
social cohesion. I asked her to expound on people struggle to establish their own in progress and I now see many efforts to convenience that may empower these
served on the Board of the International is important for women to be involved in
how these values continue to be relevant identities and increasingly recede into help level up children from low-income communities. President Halimah agrees:
Labour Organisation (ILO) for 12 years. policymaking and make their voices heard.
in a new normal defined by the COVID-19 their own enclaves of race, language and families through various programmes.” “Younger Malays have grown up in a
She became the Workers’ Spokesperson, When I first joined NTUC in the late 70s, I
pandemic. She explained: “As President, religion. It’s already happening all over the very different environment. They are
representing the global workers, on a was inspired by some very strong women
I experienced first-hand the importance world and in many cases the politicians Challenges facing the minority better educated and are exposed to many
couple of standard-setting committees and that left quite an impression on me.”
of stewardship of our precious financial have exploited this for their own benefit. communities in Singapore different ideas particularly through the
including her last piece of work where the
Madam Halimah was a backbencher for resources. Without the Past Reserves, we This has led to a lot of conflicts and internet. They have strong opinions and
ILO Convention on Domestic Workers was
successfully negotiated and passed. a decade between 2001 and 2011, and would not have been able to navigate the harm. Whilst our multiculturalism is still Minority communities, like all Singaporeans, are more confident in articulating their
serious disruptions to the economy and strong, we must continue to invest in want to live in a prosperous Singapore views. Like other young people, they want
our people’s lives caused by the pandemic. strengthening it. This cannot be done by that offers them many opportunities to their voices to be heard and their views
We would have had to borrow to mitigate the Government alone. Everyone has a work, live and play. They understand the reflected in policymaking.”
the impact and in the process incur serious part to play.” challenges faced by a small nation state
debt which would have burdened future that must punch above its weight despite Looking back, looking forward
generations. Good governance, honest Last but not least, while meritocracy has having no natural advantages like others
leadership and prudent management of served Singapore well by spurring us to with more resources. They want to be part I asked President Halimah to reflect on
our financial resources have helped us do our best to uplift our lives, there are of Singapore’s narrative for the future. some of her many achievements, and
tremendously during such rainy days.” murmurs about its relevance in the years President Halimah is cognisant of these wondered if she could single out some
ahead. President Halimah commented: challenges, and phrased the issues as memorable moments. She said: “At
What about multiculturalism? Is it a “The concern with meritocracy however is follows: “Their dreams and hopes are no MCYS, I mooted the idea of the Enabling
term that has been bandied around too that its rewards may not always be due to different from others and they want fair Village. It was meant to be a community
often such that people have become one’s efforts alone as other circumstances and equal treatment. At the same time, the space that would embrace the diversity
desensitised to its fundamental ethos? may impinge on our ability to achieve the minority communities too struggle with of our abilities. At that time, it was a
President Halimah was adamant that desired outcomes. As a result, a smaller issues of identity. They are Singaporeans novel concept. I am glad it has since
“multiculturalism is not just a mantra group may end up benefitting more but they are also Malays, Indians and broken many new grounds. Just last year,
but something that underpins how we because those who have been more Eurasians with their own faiths, cultures the Enabling Village celebrated its fifth
organise our society and our people’s successful have the resources to invest in and languages that they struggle to keep anniversary!” The Constitution prescribes
relationships with each other.” She added: their children’s futures. Hence, there is a amidst the constant changes that our President Halimah’s role as Head of State,
“Singapore became independent in 1965 need to balance meritocracy with doing society faces. The Malay community, for whose function includes strengthening
based on this very important principle more to support those without means. instance, find that increasingly, younger bilateral relations through state visits, and
that every race and creed has a place, Those who are successful should give back Malays cannot speak Malay well, so she had done quite a few until COVID-19
Professor David Tan with President Halimah (then Speaker of Parliament) at the and none is more equal than others. But to society and help those who have less. concerted efforts are made to enhance put a halt to them. Nonetheless, US
2017 Syariah Law Forum we must expect that multiculturalism We should work together as a society to the use of Bahasa.” Vice President Kamala Harris did call on
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VENTURING BEYOND THE LAW
HO KHENG LIAN ’07
Photo: Ministry of Communications and Information
US Vice President Kamala Harris and President Halimah
President Halimah during her visit to are plans to do a follow-up conference should play and how women should
Singapore in August 2021. Perhaps true in 2022. behave.” To increase diversity on public
to her grassroots days, President Halimah listed boards, President Halimah initiated
shared that the role which she truly On the need to advance the cause of the Diversity Task Force in 2012. The
enjoys is her community role: “Through gender equality and ensure greater Task Force’s recommendations included
my community engagements, I met fairness, equity, and inclusivity in the the establishment of the Diversity Action
many vulnerable groups in society. I have treatment of women, President Halimah Committee, which has since been
sought to give them a stronger voice, was optimistic about the future. succeeded by the Council for Board
particularly people with disabilities, those “Whilst I’m glad that we are having Diversity in 2019. “The results are still not
with mental health issues, ex-offenders this conversation, and efforts to elevate satisfactory, but we are making progress
and those affected by the digital divide. women’s status are more prevalent now, as more women are now represented on Ho Kheng Lian ’07 had three good “We spent memorable hours laughing, Like many law graduates, Kheng Lian
I used the President’s Challenge, a fund the fact that we are still talking about it, boards,” she mused. reasons to read law at NUS. First, she crying, improvising, and making hilarious began her career journey with a stint in a
which raises more than $10 million every shows that we still have some way to go in loved writing argumentative essays and props. A dance partner, Ross Tan, had law firm. She practised at Drew & Napier
year, to empower our vulnerable groups achieving equality. It’s a work in progress. Advice to women in law was always up for debates, whether it was to catch me in mid-air. He was always in the insolvency, restructuring, and
through various programmes run by The reality is that laws and policies alone in class or at home. Her next motivation scared he might break his back, while I cross-border litigation team for five years
social service agencies. I initiated the will not work, although they are important As 2021 has been designated the Year was to fulfil her father’s unrealised dream was always scared he might drop me,” before moving on to Maples and Calder in
$20m Empowering for Life Fund under in framing the issues and ensuring certain to Celebrate SG Women, I cannot resist of becoming a lawyer. But perhaps the she laughed. Hong Kong.
the President’s Challenge. I also launched desired outcomes. We need a strong posing the question to President Halimah most important reason of all was that
the Enabling Employment Pledge where mindset shift where women are treated if she had any advice for our young female she knew a law degree from NUS would There were also nerve-racking moments, Even at the onset of her legal career,
more than 175 employers have signed on with respect and as equal members of law graduates or for women in the practice such as the times she had to prepare for Kheng Lian had her sights set on breaking
build a foundation that would allow her
of law. She was quick with her reply: “Prior moots. The sleepless nights at Kent Ridge
to train and place people with disabilities. society.” I agree with President Halimah to pursue career paths beyond the field out of practice to build her own business.
to 1994, there was not a single female Hall doing research, writing papers, and
I intend to launch a programme organised that there are many women of good calibre of law.
High Court judge in Singapore. Today rehearsing with her teammates truly gave
by IMH and some social service agencies and capabilities in Singapore achieving
there are seven female High Court judges. her a taste of what real-world practice
to help youth with mental health issues.” success in various industries. Indeed, as While reminiscing about her law school
This is progress and things will continue to would feel like.
she observed, many have broken the glass days, Kheng Lian especially recalled fond
change as momentum builds.” President
In 2019, Singapore held its first ceiling to reach where they are now and memories of performing in her graduating “Merely thinking about appearing in
Halimah notes that there is no stopping
International Conference on Cohesive have paved the way for others. Although this progress as women have entered year’s Law IV musical production. She front of Professor Eleanor Wong ’85 for
Societies. His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn she hopes that her Presidency has helped the workforce in large numbers because played the part of an oracle who imparted my first moot had my tongue twisted and
Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of to inspire other women that glass ceilings of education and will not be content to pearls of wisdom in dramatic fashion my stomach in knots,” said Kheng Lian.
Jordan delivered a keynote address at the are meant to be broken and they should play a subsidiary role in the workplace. with loud costumes and elaborate dance “I later learnt how not to blank out and
Conference, which was well attended by always push boundaries, she cautioned: She concludes: “They want their voices moves. The fact that her best friends to always be ready, know my material
local and overseas participants from many “At the same time, we must acknowledge to be heard and have access to equal were part of the cast and crew made the inside out, anticipate questions from every
countries. This Conference was mooted that societal attitudes towards women opportunities. My advice to women in law experience all the more meaningful. It angle, and be prepared with answers that
by President Halimah, and it was a great have not fully modernised – there may still is to be the best that you can be and never still fills her with joy and warmth when are backed up with research.”
platform to discuss plans and strategies on be expectations on women to shoulder settle for second fiddle. Never think from she thinks about the camaraderie and
strengthening peace and social cohesion. more caregiving responsibilities and pre- a position of weakness but from a position collaborative spirit of her cohort coming Those skills and mindset have since played
President Halimah shared that there conceived notions of the roles women of strength.” together for the production. a crucial role in whatever work she does. Kheng Lian and her friends in the Law IV musical.
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A CHAT WITH OUR ALUMNI –
CAREERS BEYOND SINGAPORE
Professor Alan Tan ’93 speaks to three of our intrepid young alumni who have taken different paths in pursuit of international careers.
of law school, I wasn’t sure what practice rounded interests beyond law can help
area would suit me most – the rotation to differentiate you and it is important to
across four areas (in my case, international demonstrate that you possess the key traits
capital markets, corporate, arbitration required in a trainee – strong commercial
and banking) gives me exposure to awareness, time management, project
Kheng Lian’s last court hearing in 2013 before transactional and contentious work. management skills, leadership and
she left for Hong Kong
extracurricular experiences.
Kheng Lian led Open Circles’ efforts with the Singapore National Youth Council to organise Trainees are entrusted with a lot of
an in-person conference, in the midst of COVID-19, to support the EP!TOME of Singapore responsibility. Within days of joining the
Ventures, her work involves investing in Being in the UK has also taught me the
Entrepreneurship, a conference for future unicorns
and acquiring early-stage startups, as well firm, I was speaking with clients and importance to be outspoken and proactive.
as curating consortiums to invest in late- taking a first cut at drafting and reviewing Start with simple steps like asking your
“My pupil master, Julian Kwek, whom I in New York City. She had no prior stage companies. At Kollective Advisory documents. One of the perks of training team out for coffee chats during your
still call often, even joked in my first month knowledge of this industry but decided to Partners, she helps provide strategic in a Magic Circle firm like A&O is the internships and actively participating in
of pupillage that he imagined I would be take the leap anyway. business advice, and fundraise for startups wealth of precedents and legal resources any career seminars/workshops organised
one of those who leave law to set up an and venture capital funds. Open Circles that you can tap on, including a dedicated by NUS Law. Taking initiative is key!
ice cream shop,” she chuckled. “When I agreed to do it, I learnt about is an events and community building team in Belfast which provides 24/7
business operations, fundraising, company that creates thought-provoking document support.
investing, and how to hustle. My eyes Tell me about your time in London.
Kheng Lian described the experience of experiences for a global community of
moving to Hong Kong as exhilarating and were opened to the supercharged world leading investors, entrepreneurs, and non- While I’m keeping my options open,
invigorating. The venture marked her first of tech startups in America,” she said. I’m leaning towards qualifying into London is a great, vibrant place to live –
government organisations, who gather to
step in accomplishing her larger ambition, Corporate which I like because it cuts there’s no shortage of activities for the
solve global problems. Jessica Teng Sijie ’19
and it opened the door for her to meet At that juncture, Kheng Lian was shuttling across different areas like intellectual weekend, be it musicals, plays or road
Trainee Solicitor, Allen & Overy LLP
a variety of business people from diverse between Singapore, Hong Kong and property, competition and employment so trips. The A&O London office is also very
In retrospect, leaving her legal career
backgrounds. The fast-paced and dynamic the United States to immerse herself there’s always something new. I also enjoy well-equipped as it has a cafeteria, gym,
behind was not as difficult as she had What is it like working at a Magic
environment created a buzz which in in the world of tech communities and learning about the commercial needs of on-site beautician and roof terraces with
initially imagined. Circle firm? What kind of training
turn influenced her to believe that she angel investments. Opportunities began the businesses and investors that we work nice views of the city.
opening up, and soon she found herself have you undergone, and what kind
could realise her aspiration of starting her “I am grateful for the many who have with and getting involved in negotiations.
in the venture capitalist space. She joined of work do you see yourself doing There aren’t many downsides to living in
own business. trusted me and helped me identify what once you’re fully qualified?
a venture capital firm based in Hong What advice would you give to NUS London but if I had to pick some, it would
I am good at,” said Kheng Lian. “What
“By then, I had practiced law for six years, Kong as a partner and successfully raised Law students keen to explore a be the high taxes and the limited selection
matters to me now is that I build a career
capital to help her friend, who was the I took up an England and Wales similar path? of green leafy vegetables. For example,
it was a pivotal point in my career to beyond the law which I can use to touch
founder of dating app Paktor, close a qualification with Allen & Overy (A&O) the nearest Asian supermarket only stocks
leave and try something new before the as many lives as possible.”
Series A funding round. because of the two-year training UK firms generally take a holistic view bok choy so I was eating this for months
opportunity cost got too high,” she said.
“I told myself that if I fail, I could always programme that UK firms offer. Fresh out of their candidates. Portraying well- on end.
As her network and influence grew,
fall back on becoming a lawyer again.”
Kheng Lian earned the moniker of “Super
Connector” and finally gained clarity on What do you like about working at sessions, experts in each of the firm’s
When Kheng Lian left Maples and
how to shape her future by leveraging a US firm in New York? What kind
Calder, she had one resolve – to discover specialisations would provide an overview
her strengths. of training have you undergone at
new opportunities and not succumb to of the practice area, explain the basics,
tantalising offers from headhunters who the firm, and what kind of work do and provide a platform for questions that
“You have to identify your superpower.
knocked on her door. It was during this you do? we might not otherwise get a chance to
I understood mine to be that of being
discovery phase when she became aware a “Super Connector”, which stems ask. We also had smaller group sessions,
that she was carrying self-limiting beliefs from my love for getting to know Having spent a year at Kirkland & Ellis with senior associates, where you would
which were holding her back. people, authentically developing deep (K&E), what I enjoy about working here is learn the practical things like effective
relationships, and bringing people being able to sit next door or bump into project management and communication
“I limited myself by thinking it was difficult together,” she explained. people who are brand names in the legal skills. The firm continues to offer advanced
to be in a different industry as I lacked the industry, and being able to work with and courses as you go along, and of course,
skill set to do anything beyond the law,” She had unknowingly built a large learn from them. There’s a strong push to you learn as you go along doing the
she said. There was even a point where network of people in diverse fields. make associates independent as soon as
actual job.
she felt like she had lost her identity and Moving forward, she realised that she possible. It’s the kind of culture that really
self-worth because she did not have a could use her influence and connect with appeals to me, and it is very gratifying,
compelling answer to what her immediate people to build businesses better and to from an intellectual perspective, to start I do a mix of M&A, capital markets and
plans were. solve global problems. That would be her receiving substantive (albeit supervised) financing work, which is the expectation
business idea. responsibility at an early stage. for most who start out in the corporate
Nevertheless, she persevered and (L-R) Daniel Mananta (Host of Indonesian Idol),
group. K&E is especially known for its
continued to meet and engage with Kheng Lian then founded Kollective Alicia Silverstone (Animal Rights Activist and From a training perspective, we started strength in Private Equity M&A, so I have
various people. Then, an opportunity Ventures, Kollective Advisory Partners, and Actress), her son, Bear, and Kheng Lian at the out with a regular set of weekly ‘classes’ done a lot of work in that space across the Yash Nair ’20
arose for her to co-invest in a tech startup co-founded Open Circles. At Kollective Open Circles Bali Retreat in 2019 called Kirkland University. During these full range of markets. Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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LAW ALUMNI MENTOR
What advice would you give to NUS to integrate into US culture and work as How’s life in New York City?
Law students keen to practice in New part of a firm here. In the US, the people
York/the US? that I work with are generally more The magic of NYC to me is possibility -
PROGRAMME 2021
outgoing, polished and interesting than there is always something new around
Apply for the NUS-NYU LLM programme most other people I’ve met, so I had to the next corner and the people here are
– this was vital in getting me physically the most driven, focused and motivated
rethink my own outlook and make sure
in front of the right people. In a market people I have ever met. I think most
as competitive as New York City, it’s that I was meeting (or even exceeding) young people here come for a specific
going to be nearly impossible to secure expectations in these regards. reason or to chase a dream, whether that
a conversation, let alone an offer, if all is being a lawyer, a fashion influencer or
you can do is send emails and Zoom. I would encourage taking classes that even a superstar maitre’d – that attitude
I would also work on getting internships have financial and even political elements reflects across the high standards that
at international firms that had US-linked to them. While you may not be analysing people deliver here across the spectrum
practices, which I did in the summer of balance sheets as part of your job, of professional services, cultural offerings
Year 3. I think it helps to have a mix of it is increasingly important that you and entertainment.
local and international brand names on
understand the most basic expression of
your CV, giving you both work experience Having a community of people like that
and some degree of international what the client is concerned about (it’s is also incredibly helpful to keep you
brand recognition. always money) and how the financial motivated. It is ultimately the easiest thing
concepts that they grapple with are to return to where you are comfortable
Apart from your academic ability, you closely related to legal constructs that you and build a safe, secure life, but when you
need to be able to display your willingness will eventually deal with. are here, you see what could be.
The launch of the Law Alumni Mentor lawyers to provide insights and guidance with mentees not only being able to hear
experiences, is enriched by the diverse such as the ICJ and the Permanent Court Programme (LAMP) 2021 was held on career and professional development from their own mentors, but also from
perspectives from within. of Arbitration deal more with international virtually from 5 to 7 October 2021. This issues, as well as networking opportunities. other mentors as well as mentees from
legal issues of a general nature, and there year, we hit another record number in Each evening of the launch event focussed different years of study.
I had the opportunity to work closely with are also intergovernmental organisations, participation - 245 students were matched on different practice areas and career
and be mentored by the President of the such as the International Centre for with 237 mentors. paths, and mentors and mentees had the Earlier this year, as a gesture of
Court, Judge Joan E. Donoghue. My day- Settlement of Investment Disputes, the opportunity to meet and speak in small, appreciation to our mentors, we sent out
to-day assignments involved preparing World Bank, and the many UN agencies, LAMP connects first and second year, Juris intimate breakout room sessions. Many dining vouchers which they could use
legal opinions on issues before the Court, which deal with specific aspects of Doctor and LLM students with our alumni groups engaged in lively conversations, to meet up with their mentees, perhaps
contributing to the President’s speeches, international law. Aside from these, over a coffee or a meal. Concurrently,
attending hearings, and assisting the students may also consider a career with we launched the #lampcoffee&catchup
President in her various legal projects. non-profits, government bodies, private photo contest to encourage them to
practice, and academia. Most Popular Photo: Loh Wai Yue ’01
She is incredibly invested in the lives of submit photos of their meet-ups. The
and Louis Lim Jun Ren ’23
the people whom she works with, and photos were uploaded onto Facebook,
The ability to speak multiple languages is “It’s been a pleasure to have been able to mentor and the photo with the most number
not only was she embracing of my “fresh
also a valuable asset in intergovernmental Louis Lim and it has reminded me why I chose
of ‘Likes’ won the Most Popular Photo.
graduate” legal views (even when I
organisations. It is generally a good rule and stuck to a career in private practice. May you
disagreed with her), she also took the time Winners were also selected for the Best
of thumb to pick up at least two official and all those aspiring lawyers have auspicious
to get to know me on a personal level. conditions to meet your goals, and may fair winds
Online Meet-Up and In-Person Photo.
languages of the UN, including English.
More importantly, you have to learn to be and following seas always abide with you.”
The best part of my time with the World comfortable with living and working in a Our heartiest congratulations to the
Court was the lifelong connections I diverse setting. winners (who were rewarded with
made with colleagues and the other USD100 Amazon e-vouchers each) and
Xuan W. Tay ’20 Judicial Fellows. Above all, the memories thanks to everyone who gamely joined
Which do you prefer - Washington
Masters Student at Georgetown that would stick with me are the hallway Best Online Meet-Up Photo: in the fun!
D.C. or The Hague?
University, Former Judicial Fellow to H.E. conversations and the dinner parties with Audris Yeo ’11 and Caleb Goh ’23
President Joan E. Donoghue, International a wonderful bunch of people. Washington D.C., by miles. The weather “LAMP - an acrostic Most importantly, we would like to
Court of Justice (ICJ) (The Hague)
is perfect, the city is close to nature, Law school’s quite a stressful journey; thank all LAMP Mentors who have
What advice would you give to NUS and despite all the political hubbub, As difficult as it can be; generously given your time and shared
What was your experience like at the Law students wishing to forge a the city itself is pretty laidback and Mentors make it easier; your experiences and advice to help
ICJ? What kind of cases, and which career in international law? celebrates persons from all walks of life (Probably the free kopi)” our students, especially during the past
judges, did you have a chance to work – regardless of race, sexual orientation, or
on/for? two years.
Do chat with some of NUS Law’s cultural background.
international legal professors. Our
As the principal judicial organ of the professors have extensive experience in What are your plans for after
United Nations, the ICJ is the preeminent different fields of international law. My Georgetown Law?
forum for the settlement of disputes own journey to the ICJ would not have
between States and plays a crucial role been possible without Assistant Professor I plan to pursue a Doctor of Juridical Best In-Person Photo:
If you are keen to find out more
in the development of international law. Tan Hsien-Li PhD ’09 and Associate Science (SJD). I have in mind a fascinating Victor David Lau ’16 and about LAMP or join us as a
One significant takeaway for me was Professor Vincent-Joël Proulx – the two topic I would like to write about, and Joshua Goh Zemin ’23 Mentor, do drop us a note at
the opportunity to experience, behind loveliest and most passionate professors the nerd in me would very much prefer to lawlink@nus.edu.sg.
the scenes, international law’s role in I know. pursue this interest in the years to come. “Lawyers are a bit like lamps; a little shady.”
addressing significant international An SJD may also allow me to experience
disputes. The Court, being a forum of There are various ways to get involved what it is like to teach international law,
fifteen judges with their individual lived with international law. Organisations which is something I am keen to try.
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LAWLINK 2021 LAW SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
NUS LAW RANKED AMONGST 19TH KWA GEOK CHOO
TOP 10 LAW SCHOOLS DISTINGUISHED VISITORS LECTURE
IN THE WORLD NUS Law established the “Kwa Geok
Choo Distinguished Visitors Programme”
Donal Nolan is Professor of Private Law in
the University of Oxford and the Francis
in 2012 as one of the several initiatives to Reynolds and Clarendon Fellow and Tutor
In the latest report by London-based Responding to the announcements, Dean pay tribute to the late Madam Kwa Geok in Law at Worcester College, Oxford.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World of NUS Law, Professor Simon Chesterman Choo, wife of Singapore’s founding Prime He has taught tort law, contract law,
University Rankings by Subject 2021, NUS
Law was ranked amongst the top 10 law
said: “Rankings are to be taken with a
grain of salt, but our rise over the past
NUS Law #10 Minister, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Under
this programme, leading law academics
international trade law, restitution and
commercial law, and has been a Visiting
schools in the world, and number one 2021 QS World University
decade from 22nd to joining the top ten are invited to teach an intensive course Professor at the University of Florida,
Rankings by Subject
in the Asia-Pacific region. Having risen reflects the outstanding work of the entire at NUS for 3 weeks and to deliver a the University of Trento and Sichuan
consistently in the rankings over the last NUS Law community. It’s a measure of public lecture on a topical legal issue. University. He is a Senior Fellow of the
decade, we are proud to have retained the calibre of our students, the drive and Past visitors included Gary Born, Christine University of Melbourne, a founding
our position as the leading law school in energy of our faculty and staff, and above Chinkin, Matthew Harding, Ran Hirschl, member of the World Tort Law Society,
Asia and reaffirmed our position in the all, the achievements of our alumni who Michael Klausner, Peter Mirfield, Francis and an elected member of the American
legal fraternity and status as Asia’s Global make us so proud. This recognition of our Reynolds, Cheryl Saunders and Mark Law Institute. Professor Nolan’s research is
Law School. efforts will create more opportunities for Tushnet. The lecture will also be published focused primarily on the law of tort, and
all our graduates, as well as raising the in the Singapore Journal of Legal Studies in particular on the law of negligence, the
NUS has also been placed eighth globally
for the study of Law, by the Times Higher
profile of our research. Yet there’s no room
for complacency. We continue to strive
NUS Law #8 in 2022. law of private nuisance and the interface
between tort law and public law. His
Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 Times Higher Education The session was chaired by Professor David illustrious list of publications comprises
for excellence, even as we push to be a World University Rankings by Subject
by subject. Placed 12th in the previous more inclusive and diverse community of Tan, with a virtual audience of almost 150 close to 100 books, articles, book chapters
ranking, we rose four notches to become students and scholars.” NUS Law hosted the 19th Kwa Geok participants. A lively discussion followed and case notes.
the first Asian university to achieve a top Choo Distinguished Visitors Lecture, the lecture, with Singapore Court of
10 position in the subject. titled “Negligence and Autonomy”, with Appeal decisions like ACB v Thomson
Professor Donal Nolan via Zoom on 30 Medical Pte Ltd and Anwar Patrick Adrian
September 2021. v Ng Chong & Hue LLC being discussed.
NUS LAW RECEIVED A
PRESIDENT’S CERTIFICATE BOOK LAUNCH
OF COMMENDATION AT THE We, the Robots? Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law
NATIONAL DAY AWARDS Professor Simon Chesterman’s new book,
We, The Robots? Regulating Artificial
Intelligence and the Limits of the Law,
NUS Law was recognised on 4 April Professor Joel Lee, who led this initiative was launched at NUS Law on 2 November
2021 at the National Day Awards with a for NUS and who has done so much to 2021. Several expert panellists who
President’s Certificate of Commendation promote mediation in Singapore and attended this launch included Mr Yeong
for our contributions to the successful abroad, represented the faculty to receive Zee Kin ’97, Assistant Chief Executive, Data
hosting of the Singapore Convention the award. Our heartfelt congratulations Innovation & Protection, at the Infocomm
on Mediation Signing Ceremony and to Professor Joel Lee and everyone who Media Development Authority; Ms
Conference in 2019. contributed to this important milestone. Arianne Jimenez, Privacy and Public Policy
Manager APAC at Facebook; Ms Sunita
Kannan, Data & AI Solutions Lead Asia
(APJ &ANZ) at Microsoft Headquarters;
and Professor Tanel Kerikmäe from the
Tallinn University of Technology in Estonia,
and Professor Chen Tsuhan, Deputy
President (Research & Technology) at NUS,
who joined via Zoom.
Professor Chesterman shared at the
launch how current laws are dealing with itself. Though the prospect of AI pushing panellists also shared their insights on
AI and what other rules and institutions beyond the limits of the law may seem the subject and the challenges hindering
(L-R) The President’s Certificate of Commendation and the group photo of award recipients to govern AI are needed – including remote, these measures are useful now – proper regulation.
(Professor Joel Lee, second from left) the role that AI might play in regulating and will be essential if it ever does. The
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LAWLINK 2021 STUDENT FEATURES
THE 5TH NUS LAW NUS LAW ESTABLISHED COV-AID
PRO BONO AWARDS
Bottom row (L-R): Ashleigh Gan ’22, Mark Tang ’22 (Co-Founder), Anders Seah ’22 (Founder), Ryan Teo ’22
Middle row: Cheyenne Lim ’23, Professor Alan Tan ’93 (Advisor), Alex Chia ’22
Top row: Cheung Chun Man ’23, Bryan Foo ’23, Thomas Toh ’23
NUS Law proudly celebrates our students’ guest professors on how COVID-19 has and global fight against this crisis of
efforts to establish the pro bono project, disrupted lives and the economy. The third our times.”
Ms Indranee Rajah ’86 with Natania Peh Hui-Ting ’22 (left) and Toh Ding Jun ’22 (right), who received the Project Legal Awareness (PLAY) COV-AID. COV-AID was born out of flagship feature is Conversations with
Mentorship Award our students’ desire to play their part in Lawyers, presenting interviews with top The COV-AID Project received The Pro
helping the public comprehend the vast lawyers on how the pandemic affects their Bono Special Recognition Award and The
array of laws, regulations and legal issues work and the future of legal practice. Pro Bono Innovation Award at the NUS
The NUS Law Centre for Pro Bono AWARDS arising from the pandemic. Launched on Law 5 th Pro Bono Awards Ceremony in
& Clinical Legal Education (CPBCLE) National Day on 9th August 2020, COV- The team behind COV-AID comprises the March 2021.
organises an awards ceremony annually, Three categories of awards were presented – the Pro Bono Special Recognition Award, AID pays tribute to our frontliners who founder Anders Seah ’22, co-founder
which allows us to formally celebrate and the Pro Bono Mentor Award and the Pro Bono Innovation Award. are leading Singapore’s fight against Mark Tang ’22 and a core team of Follow COV-AID on social media for
recognise outstanding student leadership the pandemic. dedicated members advised by Professor updates:
in pro bono at NUS, and award financial Alan Tan ’93. The team, in turn, supervises
grants towards worthy student pro The Pro Bono Special Recognition Awards www.nus-covaid.com
The COV-AID website serves as a nearly 80 law students involved in a variety
bono projects. comprehensive one-stop portal presenting of tasks. Professor Alan Tan, shared: “This
COV-AID State Courts Representatives Programme explanations on navigating COVID-19- project harnesses the amazing talent and facebook.com/nus.covaid.sg
The 5th Pro Bono Awards Ceremony was • Anders Seah Nanjie ’22 • Wong Weitao ’22 related laws, government grants and energy of our NUS Law students, who
held on 24 March 2021 at the Wee Chong • Mark Tang Yu Zhong ’22 • Alvina Chitra Logan ’22 relief programmes. Another unique have in turn tapped on the expertise of linkedin.com/company/nus-covaid
Jin Moot Court. The event was graced by feature is Academics on Pandemics, which our professors, alumni and friends in the
Ms Indranee Rajah ’86, Minister (Prime PLAY Mentorship Migrant/Domestic Workers’ COVID-19 Guide
Toh Ding Jun ’22 Charlene Tan ’23 showcases thought leadership essays legal and academic communities to make
Minister’s Office) and Second Minister for • • instagram.com/nus.covaid/covaid
• Natania Peh Hui-Ting ’22 • Ryan Young Wei Jie ’23
authored by NUS Law academics and an enduring contribution to the national
Finance and National Development, who
was the Guest-of-Honour. The event was Law & You NUS PBO In-Person Deputyship Project
also live-streamed over Zoom.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
• Shyrie Chopra ’22 • Sandra Faith Angelica Tan Wan Lin ’20
• Andrew Ng Jun De ’22 • Benjamin Ho Kok Hean ’21
All pro bono award recipients, who • Shanon Kua Yan Yu ’22
were recognized for their outstanding
commitment and passion for pro bono
work, often went beyond their call of duty
and expectation. Notwithstanding the
2021 JUSTICES’ LAW CLERKS
trying times brought about by COVID-19, The Pro Bono Mentor Awards
these students continued to ensure that Congratulations to seven of our alumni bench memorandums and provide
access to justice was not denied for from the Class of 2021, who have been hearing-related assistance to Judges
• Professor Alan Tan Khee-Jin ’93 (COV-AID)
needy beneficiaries. They persevered and appointed as Justices’ Law Clerks (JLC) at of the High Court and the Court
• Mr Allen Sng Kiat Peng ’18 (NUS PBO In-Person Deputyship Project)
came up with creative ways to overcome the Singapore Supreme Court. of Appeal.
it, and also helped others deal with the
challenges posed by the pandemic. As JLCs, Ong Kye Jing, Ryan Kwan, We congratulate them for having
Jasmine Goh, Jerry Wang, Gwendolyn earned their places in the JLC programme
The Pro Bono Innovation Award Oh, Wee Jong Xuan, and Lai Weng with outstanding academic and extra-
For any pro bono or clinical legal education
queries, you may reach out to CPBCLE at Han will undertake legal research, draft curricular achievements.
• Anders
(Top L-R) Ong Kye Jing, Ryan Kwan,
probono@nus.edu.sg. Seah Nanjie ’22 (COV-AID) Jasmine Goh (Bottom L-R) Jerry Wang,
Gwendolyn Oh, Wee Jong Xuan, Lai Weng Han
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LAWLINK 2021 STUDENT FEATURES
NUS LAW STUDENTS CREATE CONGRATULATIONS TO
CHARITY GUIDE FOR DONORS – CLASS OF 2020 AND 2021
TRANSPARENCY FOR GOOD
strongly encouraged us to reach out to to build the website,” said Jolena. “It
organisations that we would not have was a long and tedious process, but once
thought of reaching out to, such as the we saw the launch of our website to the
Commissioner of Charities and The Straits public, it was very rewarding.”
Times,” said Jolena. With those teething
steps, Transparency for Good was born. On top of devoting time to such a
laborious undertaking, other challenges
The plan is to get charities on board to include juggling between work and school
see the value of transparency in good commitments. Most of the time, the team
governance, which in turn could inspire held meetings online after office hours
greater public trust and garner more and during weekends. To work more
donors to their respective causes. To efficiently, they divided themselves into
achieve this objective, the team devised a subgroups to handle different aspects of
simple process to examine and interpret the project.
the financial statements of charities.
While pitching their project to various Congratulations to the graduates of NUS
Intuitively named “7 Vital Signs”, the charities, the team faced some resistance Law’s Class of 2020 and 2021! After having
guide analyses seven key areas of a from charities who were wary of virtual Commencement ceremonies earlier
charity, namely its financial health, sources disclosing their financial statements. this year, our graduates were finally able
of income, expenditure, fundraising There were fears that finances could be to celebrate their achievements with in-
What started as a class project under the efficiency, proportion of cash going misinterpreted and doubts about the person Commencement ceremonies on
Business and Finance for Lawyers module towards direct outcomes, benefit received benefits of participating in such a novel 15 October 2021. As Safe Management
has morphed into an enterprising per beneficiary, and non-financial needs. initiative. To assuage their concerns, the Measures (SMM) were implemented
endeavour with beneficial real-world team assured that charities would get to to ensure the health and safety of all
impact. The team of six law students The idea is to provide a platform for scrutinise their reports. participants, three separate ceremonies
created the initiative Transparency potential donors to make informed The Valedictorian of the Class of 2021,
were held at the NUS University Cultural
for Good to educate the public on decisions about whether their donations On the future of Transparency for Good, Jerry Wang Qiyu ’21, was awarded the
Centre, with over 300 students from the
understanding the inner workings of will make an impact. Donors would also Jolena shared her team’s aspiration: Chief Justice Prize, Leo Chia Heng Prize,
LLB, LLM and PhD programmes graduating
charities, specifically on how finances be connected directly to a charity should “We hope that our project will reach a Tay Wei Xuan ’20, who graduated as the and Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal. He was
from the faculty.
are managed. they wish to make contributions. scale where it becomes a well-adopted Valedictorian of the Class of 2020, gave an also awarded the Law Society Book
standard for charities, and a recognised inspirational speech from the International Prize for Top 2 Students consecutively in
One of the team members, Jolena Ang, Transparency for Good launched a reference point for members of the public Court of Justice in The Hague. He said, AY18/19 and AY19/20, as well as subject
a part-time student under the NUS contemporary website with intuitive user to understand the strengths, weaknesses, “The courage to pursue what I love found prizes – the Rajah & Tann Tax Prize, Lucien
Graduate Certificate in Business and interface, but its creation got off to a and needs of a charity before donating.” me after two years into law school. I chose Wong Corporate Finance Law Prize, and
Financial Services Law programme, said, rocky start when the team’s volunteer to save up to take a gap year feeding Tan Sook Yee Property Law Prize. He
“The Business and Finance for Lawyers coder unexpectedly dropped out of the To find out more about Transparency for koalas in Brisbane. I chose to pursue my was also the Champion for the Attorney
module taught us skills on how to read project because of work commitments. Good, visit: interest in the less conventional field of General Cup 2019 and represented New
and interpret financial statements, so we international law. And, in what was the York University (NYU) in the Willem C.
thought that it would be meaningful to There was doubt over whether the transparencyforgood.org most frightening moment of my parents’ Vis International Commercial Arbitration
apply what we learned in the module for website would become a reality, as lives, I chose, not to get a Training Contract Moot during his Master of Laws at NYU.
a good cause.” none of the team members was skilled (TC). I do not doubt most of us worked
in web designing and coding. The This year’s Commencement ceremony
hard, even struggled, to be here. We can He shared in his speech that, “Our sense
The other team members include Chester team had to overcome this setback by featured guest speaker, Mr Tan Min-
be so incredibly proud – those late nights, of duty and responsibility to society must
Chin ’22, Arumugham Aishwarya ’23, scouting for and learning to use freely Liang ’02, Co-Founder and CEO of Razer
forfeiting recess weeks, Wikipedia-ing always remain unchanged. Our legal
Byrna Tan ’23, Qian Yan Shan ’23, and available online tools. In addition, they Inc. The NUS Law alumnus debunked a
answers to tutorials. Still, it is difficult not training has equipped us with the ability to
Reeve Chia ’23. pooled together their diverse skill sets common trope that he was disillusioned
to recognise the privilege we now have. look at issues from a different perspective,
and knowledge to pull off the launch with his law career and gave it up to
start Razer, and shared how studying law NUS Law has privileged us with a legal to understand issues from a legal
The team had initially considered more of the website. Some team members education which, among many things, standpoint. Such skill is truly a privilege,
used their extensive network of contacts and his early years as a lawyer made a
conventional service learning projects equipped us with the skills to stand up for empowering us to help people in society
profound impact on his subsequent career
such as fundraising for a worthy cause; to connect with various charities and others and ourselves.” who may not know about their rights;
in computer gaming. “Just remember, as
however, when ideas started bouncing reach out to web coders for help. Legal who may not how to defend themselves
you step out to the world, you will meet
back and forth with Associate Professor training, too, played a part in exercising Quoting Oscar Wilde, he added, “To live is in law. Let us muster our courage to step
the people who will matter to you. Life is
Stephen Phua ’88, they were motivated due diligence and mitigating risks. the rarest thing in the world. Most people into our careers, be open-minded and
short and you should pursue your passion.
to steer towards a more ambitious goal. exist, that’s all”. I encourage all of us to flexible to adapt to the changing times but
Despite all these difficult times, you will
“Prof Stephen Phua pushed us to aim “It was encouraging to see how all value ourselves, and head out into the at the same time, never forget our duty
find opportunity and you will succeed!”
high and dream big with our project. He members of the team worked together world to live.” and responsibility.”
he said.
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