Practice Training

Overview

Completion of a 12-month practice training period is a requirement for admission as an advocate and solicitor.

The practice training period may be served in the following ways:

• Under a practice training contract with a Singapore Law Practice.
• Under a practice training contract with a qualifying entity (for a period of up to 3 months).
• Through working as a Judicial Service Officer or a Legal Service Officer, or under the supervision of a qualifying relevant legal officer.

Duration of Practice Training Period

The minimum length of a practice training period is 12 months. The 12-month practice training period must be completed within a continuous 16-month period.

Commencement of Practice Training Period

A qualified person may commence his or her practice training period under a practice training contract after completing the Part B Bar Course. An eligible person may commence his or her practice training period under a practice training contract at any time.

A qualified person who is a Judicial Service Officer, Legal Service Officer, or a person working under the supervision of a qualifying relevant legal officer may start serving his or her practice training period at any time.

Last Updated: 18 September 2024