How Effective IP Management Can Help Your SME

Imagine developing and launching a new product or service in the market, only to have a competitor copy the same idea and launching it six months later? Fu Zhikang, a trainer at SMU Academy and an IP Strategist, shares his insights on why intellectual ... Read More

What is Legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) and How Will It Affect the Next Generation of Legal Professionals?

We speak with Future Law Academy founder, Zaid Hamzah, to find out how AI and analytics are set to transform the legal profession, and what the latest SMU-X course on 'Legal Analytics and AI in Law' is all about.

Intellectual Property and Innovation Are the Secret Weapons Retailers Need to Survive

Hit by challenges such as digital disruption and intense competition, retailers are finding it tougher to keep afloat. Experts suggest that investing in innovation and intellectual property is key to retailers’ survival.

Tech Disruption in the Legal Sector is No Longer a Question of When, But How.

With the rapid expansion of digital technology into every aspect of daily life and the commoditisation of data, it’s now a mad scramble for governments and the legal profession to play catch-up. Assoc Prof Warren Chik ... Read More

The Road to Ratifying the Singapore Convention: A SMU-X Student’s Journey

Law student Nicole Leong shares the eye-opening experience of taking on a 14-week real-world comparative exercise involving the Singapore Convention on Mediation treaty, during her SMU-X course.

Stopping Fake News Could Make Freedom of Speech More Prevalent

Fake news can have real-world consequences. While most acknowledge that regulation is needed, some worry of it impeding on free speech. But SMU Assoc Prof Goh Yihan believes that stopping falsehoods could, in fact, ... Read More

From a Sociology Major to One of Singapore’s Most Influential Lawyers

John Tan may have begun as a sociology major, but a switch in discipline with SMU's Juris Doctor programme has led this alumnus to become one of Singapore's most influential lawyers.

The Value of Volunteering: What I Learnt Doing Pro Bono Work

The spirit of volunteerism is more evident than ever, especially amongst millennials. One such millennial is SMU Law undergrad Susanna Abigail Yim. She shares her experience with pro bono work.

How to Land a Job in the Lucrative Real Estate Investment Sector

A career in real estate isn't just confined to being a property agent. In fact, real estate investment and finance are two of the hottest sectors at the moment. Here's how you can get a foot in the door of this lucrative market.

(Un)common Law

Legal studies just got a makeover, thanks to the innovative teaching approaches of Associate Professor Goh Yihan—the youngest dean to head SMU School of Law.

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