Darren Ang is a third-year law student, creator of the “What Is Law Even” series of law cartoons, and an absolute nerd over copyright in online environments. To a first-year me: You think you’re really good at law. You may not say it aloud, but you know your heart—you think...

For those interested in movies about the less known battlefields of World War 2 (‘WW2‘), April 9th (‘9.April’ in Denmark) is definitely one to check out. This movie produced in Denmark centers around a Danish Bicycle Infantry Platoon tasked with resisting the German invasion of Denmark on April 9, 1940....

(Note: This article was written in December 2018, well before the coronavirus pandemic. Please use your discretion when exercising outdoors – don’t run near others and you can consider wearing a face mask even though it’s not mandatory, because there are always sabo-kings who don’t follow the rules. That said,...

Block B Party, an annual tradition to celebrate the start of the second semester, was held on the first Friday of Semester 2. This year’s edition of the much-anticipated Block B Party was jointly brought to us by NUS Law Club and LSIRC. Unlike previous renditions, the ambitious organisers this...

Over a three-month period from June to August, NUS Law engages in a long-held tradition of welcoming new freshmen into the school through a series of Orientation programs. This series aims to cover the highlights of this year’s Orientation. Law Bash – LUXURIA Bash. Well what is it? It’s basically...

Over a three-month period from June to August, NUS Law engages in a long-held tradition of welcoming new freshmen into the school through a series of Orientation programs. This series aims to cover the highlights of this year’s Orientation. The performers, instructors and floats of RAG 2019. RAG & Flag...

Over a three-month period from June to August, NUS Law engages in a long-held tradition of welcoming new freshmen into the school through a series of Orientation programs. This series aims to cover the highlights of this year’s Orientation. Matriculation Week I would first like to applaud the Matriculation Week...

Over a three-month period from June to August, NUS Law engages in a long-held tradition of welcoming new freshmen into the school through a series of Orientation programs. This series aims to cover the highlights of this year’s Orientation. Freshmen Orientation Pro Bono Projects After Law Camp, the Pro Bono...

Over a three-month period from June to August, NUS Law engages in a long-held tradition of welcoming new freshmen into the school through a series of Orientation programs. This series aims to cover the highlights of this year’s Orientation. Law Camp Law Camp was held between 17 June 2019 to...

In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant, ‘to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart’. … we typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds. … Speaking from our hearts is what I think of as “ordinary courage”. Brené Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me:...

A little over a month ago, Justified received an email invitation from the NUS Centre For The Arts (CFA) to watch a theatre production, presented as part of the annual NUS Arts Festival series of concerts. I mean, it’s not every day we get exclusively invited to events – I...

This Tuesday, the Singapore Law Review (SLR) hosted their Annual Lecture, one of the key events  for NUS Law and many in the legal industry. This year, the 30th SLR Annual Lecture was delivered by Justice Aedit Abdullah (Class of 1994), who was appointed High Court Judge in 2017. Keeping...

On 31st August 2018, NUS Law Criminal Justice Club (CJC) hosted its annual flagship Criminal Justice Conference. This year’s topic centered on the rehabilitation of criminals and how sentencing in Singapore has evolved over the past decades. This year’s panel was an illustrious one, with diverse views and experiences. The panelists...

With the increasing prevalence of technology in a changing legal landscape, the field of Legal Tech is growing rapidly in importance for law-related communities. The Pro Bono community has not been an exception. On 31 August 2018, the inaugural NUS Law LegalTech Competition was launched by NUS Law and Wong...

Address: 204 Rangoon Road, Hong Building (218451) Cuisine tags: Dessert, breakfast, lunch, dinner Good for: That creative moment where you feel like anything is possible Summary: One of the best shows in town, all within the confines of your plate Welcome to Non-Entreé Desserts. It’s a sugar-filled, fun-loving space near...

This project is meant to be part of a time-lapse series of what law school is like, assuming I remain in school at each point. Each new part will be posted during or after the mid-semester breaks.  Picture credits: Dikaios Pang 11/5/2018 Originally written 9 weeks in (~October 2017), this...

We’ve all endured that arduous 5-hour wait between a morning lecture and a night LARC session. Going home seems too much of a pain, studying a bore and BTC rather… meh. Life at this moment just seems more dull than a House of Lords judgment. We are, after all, in...

Alternate title: Den[ton] there were 10 It’s that time of the year again – people, decked out in black and white, wondering if they could be of any further assistance to the court. We all know what we’re talking about – the dreaded LARC moots. Regardless of whether you actually...

With every new year comes yet another edition of the annual Advocacy. Sponsored by Drew & Napier, this year’s problem was much like a locked-room mystery. As the saying goes, ‘don’t cry over spilt milk’ – but did anyone say anything about dying over spilt milk? Just like last year’s...

Men’s Basketball After a disappointing Law Fraternity Games in January, the Men’s Basketball team doubled down on training amidst LARC Memos, Constitutional Law Assignments and getting ready to graduate (Yes, You Xiang, I’m talking about you, old man). The team worked hard on improving their zone defence and their offensive...

Men’s Volleyball Starting at an ungodly hour of 11 am (on a weekend), our team ventured forth into the somewhat unknown territory of Kent Ridge. While the game remained the same, the players did not. The experienced seniors from the class of 2017 had departed for the more prestigious lands...

Handball Most Sunday mornings entail snuggling in bed and waiting for the alarm clock to drag you up. But not this Sunday morning. By 8.30 am, the team was already warming up under the scorching sun. Having beaten Medicine the previous year, the team was quietly confident it could repeat...

Following the conclusion of the Inter-Faculty Games last year, the next major sporting event in the school calendar see the Law and Medicine faculty square off in the annual LawMed Games. Here at Justified, we seek to bring you coverage of the wide array of sports in a 4-part special....

The International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition (ICAM for short and so I don’t have to keep typing) is one of the youngest local moots available and is also organized by the youngest of the “Big Four” firms in Singapore, Wong Partnership. This year was the 10-year anniversary of the ICAM...

In Singapore, forensic science has played a significant role in fighting crime and resolving criminal cases. From PP v Tan Chor Jin to the more recent case in PP v Govindasamy s/o Nallaiah, forensic evidence has become more pivotal than ever. But how many of us know much about evidence? How can...

DISCLAIMER: I am neither a medical professional nor a certified personal trainer. The following information is GENERAL fitness advice based off the ANECDOTAL experiences of myself and others. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Located on the first floor of Block B, the Bukit Timah Campus’ resident...

Law Careers Fair 2018 took place on the 26th of January at NUS Law. Representatives from the various law firms, as well as the Singapore Legal Service, set up their booths in the Moot Court and at the Oei Tiong Ham Building. Students had the opportunity to learn more about...

On Sunday 24 February, I caught the well-anticipated musical Valediction, produced by the graduating batch of NUS Law students. It is a long-standing tradition for the Year 4s to stage a musical, also known as Law IV, for a good cause. This year, all proceeds from Law IV will go to...

Life is easy when you wake up, put on a shirt and shorts, and just head off to school for lectures. Turn up in your pyjamas even! But when there is a formal event in school – worse still, one that you are scheduled to attend – a simple 5-minute...

The Gowling WLG Intellectual Property (IP) Moot is Singapore’s only Intellectual Property mooting competition, organized by the NUS Law Mooting and Debating Club (MDC). Proudly sponsored by Gowling WLG and JurisAsia LLC, and supported by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, all finalists this year were awarded attractive internships and...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was Valentine’s Day. While the event, unfortunately, coincided with actual classes, we at NUS Law still saw space for celebrating this day. The event soon picked up momentum: more than a week before, posters went up advertising...

Address: 167-169 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore (068618) Cuisine tags: Barbecue, Smoked, American Deep-South Good for: Raucous evenings, hearty fare and TGIFs Summary: A cheat day for the innate, carnivorous beast that’s really part of your genetic makeup   *“So bye-bye, Miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee but...

Every year, the graduating batch of students put up a musical performance, Law IV, for a worthy cause. Each aspect of the musical is only possible with the collective hard work of their entire batch. Justified goes behind the scenes to find out what this year’s production team has been...

From 3 to 9 December 2017, the NUS Pro Bono Group (“PBG”) participated in an inaugural exchange in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Vietnamese universities participating included the Foreign Trade University (“FTU”), Hanoi Law University (“HLU”) and National Economics University (“NEU”).

Professor Fordham’s office, upon entering, is overwhelmingly homey. She has left her door open for us. The orange-tinted lamps are a stark contrast to the cold, fluorescent glow of the Federal Building lights outside. Her desk is decorated with ornaments and glass bowls full of stationery. She has the Tort...

Singapore’s death penalty is shrouded in constant debate, both within and beyond Singapore’s borders. Its exercise and usage has often been privy to public speculation. Some decry the death penalty to be against human rights, or to be abolished altogether, saying that it is simply unnecessary. Others stand by it, describing...

The annual B.A. Mallal Moot is one of Singapore’s oldest and most prestigious domestic mooting competitions, organized by the NUS Law Mooting and Debating Club (MDC). Proudly sponsored by Allen & Gledhill LLP, all semi-finalists were awarded A&G internships. The top 4 finalists and the best memorial submission also received...

Since its inception in 1984, the Singapore Law Review (SLR) Annual Lecture has been organised to further the SLR’s objectives of creating awareness of current legal issues and promoting legal thought and discussion amongst law students. Each lecture features a legal luminary on a topic of his or her choice,...

The NUS Law Pro Bono Group (PBG) represented NUS Law at the 6th Asia Pro Bono Conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year, many universities – such as those in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam – sent representatives to take part in the conference. Having benefitted greatly from the conference, we...

Professor Woon’s office is packed – full of books, trophies, pictures, shelves, and just about everything. He sits comfortably, in his office chair, framed by the row of books (some, his own), arranged neatly. Behind the area where he works there is an alcove – as all staff offices do...

The NUS Students’ Law Club (affectionately known as the “Law Club”) is a constituent club of NUS Students’ Union and is made up of the law undergraduate, graduate and masters students in NUS. Or at least that is what the page on Justified says. But that was back in 2011,...

It’s a club, alright. For a start, getting through the doors hinges on specific time slots for entry. Not everyone gets a seat at the coveted indoor tables. Less so if all parties aren’t present. To top it all off, they don’t even take reservations, which probably explains the line...

When Summit just won’t cut it, fret not! Canopy is located just 5 minutes away by foot (even less if you dare cut through the professors’ lounge!!!) and offers a wide array of delectable dishes that would satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.

On those days when your stressed and want to treat your body to decadent delectable greasy goodness of the Malay Cuisine stall at Canopy is for you! As its name suggests, it sells Malay cuisine to satisfy your cravings!

Team Law has finally landed itself in the medal tally, having bagged 2 medals this week! Find out which are the teams that made it to the podium as we bring to you all the exciting action from this week’s roundup.

 Looking for a way to wind down during the upcoming recess week? Here’s a novel film for your consideration, perhaps to offset any studying-induced frustration! (hur hur)  That aside, Bong Joon-ho’s Okja (2017) was released on Netflix in July this year, with much critical acclaim. As an action-adventure film, it is truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind. Here’s a trailer from Netflix to whet your appetite:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjCebKn4iic ...

On the face of it, Reedz, with its classy glass exterior and the calm of a hipster cafe, does not seem like a place one would frequent for bites. However, a quick assessment of the place registered a small, quaint, cozy interior. One can also elect between the air-conditioned indoors segment...

iO Italian Osteria is more Italian than its name suggests. The rapid flow of Italian in the kitchen followed by the all-too-familiar pop of the cork, enhances the vibe and surrounding atmosphere of the restaurant. Paired against a minimalist interior of glass, stainless steel and whitewashed wood furnishing, there’s also...

Led by their dedicated and talented captains from the women’s floorball and men’s basketball teams, find out how far Team Law made it in this week’s roundup of  IFG!

If you frequent the Summit, you’ve probably noticed the entrance of a new stall in the recent weeks! I have to admit that on first sight, I was extremely excited. With its self-explanatory name of “eat what is good for you”, it definitely gives off very healthy and wholesome vibes...

When you think of soul food, you think of greasy juicy hamburgers with a side of fries topped off with some chocolate milkshake. But I guess the Malay stall is the closest you can get to soul food here in the Summit.

This week we cover a wide array of sports, from the hard-hitting tennis players to the show-stopping display of dominance by our men’s football team, read on to find out more about Team Law’s amazing performance in week 2 of IFG! Spoiler alert: some historic results within! (We even have videos!)

At Humans of BTC, we shine the spotlight on various individuals and personalities that truly define the BTC experience. Whether they are students involved in worthy causes  or our hardworking campus staff , everyone has a story to tell, and perhaps, a lesson to teach. This week, we interview Associate Professor...

First week of school and the IFG season is back in full swing! Last weekend featured games from the men’s floorball and handball, with both teams looking to build on their success from the previous year. Click on through to read about how our Floorball and Handball teams fared this...

According to BTC folklore, the story goes that hugging a petite Chinese lady in a bright yellow polo and three-quarter pants at the Summit will get you a free kimbap. I refuse to confirm nor deny this but that small lady is the guardian of a stall that many (including...

Last Saturday, members of the Law Students International Relations Club (LSIRC) as well as students from all over NUS Law came together to welcome this semester’s batch of foreign exchange students. All in all, it was a fruitful evening, both fulfilling (from all the food perhaps!) and culturally enriching. Click...

Every year, freshman get a chance to dress to the nines, indulge in fine dining, and pretend that they are sophisticated. Well not every year, but this was the first year back for Dinner and Dance after a strangely absent 2016 rendition cough salt cough, and the enthusiasm was shared...

Every year, first years spend weeks and weeks preparing to “please the court”. After the culmination of this preparation, five outstanding mooters are chosen to go before real judges and practitioners to test their mettle. It is a display of linguistic mastery, intimate knowledge of the law, and if that...

2017’s edition of the annual Advocacy Cup, sponsored once again by Drew & Napier, was the stuff out of thrillers. It involved drugs, betrayal, two forms of piracy (criminal conspiracy and pirate piracy), luxurious sailboats and copious usage of the word ‘Sayang’. And this year’s finalists duked it out like...

I’d always thought that Regina was just an ordinary name (think: Regina George from Mean Girls), but of course, that’s largely attributed to my atrocious knowledge of Latin.   The Moot Problem The finalists had to deal with two main issues; firstly, whether the application for the mark “REX &...

With the dreaded Y1 LARC moots coming up in less than a month, I thought it would be a pretty good idea to watch the WongP International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2017 Finals, in order to get a rough idea of what I’ll be getting myself into. And I get to...

They say all good things must come to an end. It is on this note that the much awaited debate on Friday drew a proper closure to the LawMed Games. Both teams convened in the Auditorium, ready to spill blood. Perhaps to reflect current concerns, the motion this year struck...

The strong team of 18 girls, after months of consistent training sessions each week with blood, sweat and tears were raring to go on the scheduled date for LawMed (24th of February) but were thwarted by heavy rain throughout the day. Having run afoul of the Weather gods and with...

The popularity of Ultimate Frisbee continues to rise – a few years back, it was formally recognised as a potential Olympic sport. The rules of the game are simple: teams of seven (made up of both men and women, a truly egalitarian sport) try and pass the disc up the...

What’s DOTA 2? DOTA 2 or DotA (as it was originally known) is the Defence of the Ancients 2, is a multiplayer online battle arena game where five players take on another five in a super complicated fight where deaths do not matter at all – but rather the Defence...

As with every year, the graduating batch demonstrates their “free time” by showcasing a musical to the school. The batch of 2017, being the first batch to go through the mandatory Pro Bono scheme, decided to dedicate their play to the fund going towards Pro Bono projects by NUS. Months of work was...

It was a scorching Saturday morning during recess week when the women’s floorball team gathered at Valhall to face off against their rivals from Medicine. Some dedicated members of the team had even come from an earlier Lawmed match, but still tirelessly warmed up before the floorball game.   Both...

The rays of the sun broke through the skies after what was a rainy morning (presumably, since the ground was moist to the touch and the seats had mini water puddles on them). Under the glare of the hot sun, the Women’s Handball match took place at the courts near...

Presenting to you… *drum roll please* your star players, history makers, game changers from the Faculty of Law! Okay, I kid, but we (or rather, our star player, Shannon) did make history by scoring our very first 2 goals since the beginning of time.     The first half proved...

“Eh, Law vs Medicine sia! But why only these two faculties ah like so elitist…” Shifting uncomfortably, I tried to cover the ‘NUS LAW’ logo on my shirt in case the passer-by directed that question to me. I focussed my attention on our warriors in red: Our dedicated team arrived...

It is sometimes frustrating that man plays second fiddle to nature – for example, when one has taken the time to plan something, only for the weather to threaten to ruin everything. The day of the LawMed Captain’s Ball match was one of such instances. The weather was not kind – cloudy skies, intermittent...

It is that time of the year again. That’s right folks, the annual LawMed games (men’s basketball series) is back again to showcase the finest players of the sport from both the Law and Medicine faculties. For this year’s edition, the author has the pleasure of providing in-depth coverage straight...

One thing I remember being told countless times by many different volleyball enthusiasts is that volleyball is a rather mechanical sport. One guy gets the ball in control (the dig), the next guy pushes into the air (the set) and the last guy tries to slam it into the opponent’s...

Once upon a time, I naively thought that basketball meant “ooh, assault” and “ooh, battery”. I stand corrected (as my Learned Friend whispered to me as I was wincing at a spectacular fall of one of the players, “You know that there’s a reason why we don’t get basketball match...

TLDR WE WERE 1st RUNNER UP.   In the wee hours of Sunday morning, a group of young men woke up and eagerly grabbed their sticks to make their way down for the Law-Med floorball match. (With the exception of Ryan Ong who had no respect for the reporting time...

As of time of writing, I have become possibly the only person in the history of NUS Law to have ever attended two consecutive Tchoukball competitions. In light of this revelation, I hereby declare that I have become, consequently, the number one fan of Tchoukball in the Faculty of Law,...

Last year at the Inter-Faculty Games, Team Law fought tooth and nail in an arduous battle that spanned two long days. Victory was at hand, but Team Law narrowly missed a shot at the finals after Medicine squeezed a 1.8-point lead that dashed the hopes and dreams of Team Captain...

tl;dr law won 6-1. This year’s LawMed foosball was almost as scintillating as the men’s football game in which our young lads led by Athletics Director Josiah Tham beat Medicine 1-0 the day before. In fact, it was probably more exciting. It was non-stop excitement the entire afternoon at BTC...

The next twist in the footballing rivalry between our two esteemed faculties took place on the afternoon of the 11th of February 2017. Having played to a 0-0 stalemate in our previous encounter at Inter-Faculty Games 2016 before watching Medicine eventually go on to lift the trophy, this was the...

  Here’s how Badminton at LawMed 2016 went down: The first thing Kyle (Y3), the team captain, told me was that about half the proper Law badminton team was gone, and amongst them were our best players. Could team Law overcome this disastrous setback to pull an upset victory? After...

Stepping into the Auditorium at 6.30 pm on a Friday evening was like changing trains at City Hall — people were criss-crossing in various directions, either in deep conversation with fellow actors or engrossed in checking messages on their phones after finishing rehearsals for their specific parts. With less than...

Atlas Coffeehouse Review When I first heard that Assembly Coffee closed earlier last year, I was upset as it was one of my favourite cafés. I miss it fondly for its unassuming and rustic atmosphere, its savoury coffee and famous waffles – I am sure many people can sympathise. Fortunately...

It’s that time of the year for awesome reception food the intellectually-stimulating Mallal Moot Finals! Two months of intensive preparation ultimately boiled down to an exciting stand-off on the evening of 14th September, where our four finalists duelled to win this prestigious competition. A little background information: Proudly sponsored by...

As mentioned by my bro, this post is aimed at those (esp Y4) looking to non-law careers.   Despite official denials, many of you are finding it tough to secure a TC. “Pursue other career choices!” they say, and expect you to go job-hunting in the open market with very...

It’s that time of the year, where year 3 (and some year 4) seniors are anxiously going for their TC interviews. For many of you, it may be your first job interview. I’ve been asked separately by quite a few of my batchmates for interview tips, so I thought I’d...

You’ve read some stories about the non-academic staff in law school – Remember Auntie Saddiah from the NUS Co-op @ BTC, who’s always game for a little chat with us students? Remember our former Summit chef Suresh Krishnan the ‘Briyani man’, and Auntie Tara who works relentlessly behind the scenes so our classrooms are...

Cast & Crew. Photo Credit: Leung Liwen On the weekend just before Recess Week, the year 4s put up their long-awaited musical production, Built to Order, with three shows over as many days (spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st of February 2016). The shows were sold clean out for all...

Many would contend that the pursuit of #instafame and #feedgoals is a highly noble one. As seen from the sacrifices of Instagram Husbands (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFzKi-o4rHw), being a star on Instagram is pretty much a full-time job. Not everyone can do it, and pulling it off is not just any small achievement....

Law School Food Guide [Part 2]   “Ça plane pour moi!” (Plastic Bertrand, 1977)   I hope all is well with you —  allez hop, it’s time to explore the Continent, and maybe bring your señor/señorita mas fina out for a day.     La Nonna Address: 26 Lorong Mambong,...

Last Friday, 50 students gathered to “Parley with the Pros” in a panel and networking session with current practicing lawyers. The session was pretty light-hearted as all 6 panelists had entered practice not that long ago.   The panelists consist of: Mr Nigel Yeo from Allen & Gledhill Mr Imran...

I like writing by hand. I hate using a computer. I think that the worst thing about using a computer is that it is convenient. And because it is convenient, it becomes easy to lose yourself in its convenience. Using a computer in the lecture hall is subject to the same sort of problem. In the lecture, those with computers are struggling to write everything down as quickly as possible. I sit in a lecture hall full of these people and I am not one of them. I have a yellow pad in front of me and two pens, one blue, one black. I use the black to write down what the lecturer said and I use the blue to write my own thoughts about what he/she just said. I use both at the same time. I don’t struggle to capture everything the lecturer is trying to say because I...

Greetings law school! Today, we have invited not five, but SIX dashing guys from Year 2 (a.k.a. BTC BOYZ) to share with us their fashion philosophies! This would be the last article of our four-part Men’s Fashion series, but do look out for more updates from Justified for the upcoming...

{ 12 } is a photographic essay on life as a stranger in a foreign land: the initial wonder that enthralled, the subsequent loneliness that engulfed, the rediscovery of the self, and eventually – yearning to return to a newfound home. *** #1: Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland #2: Kangasala, Kangasala,...