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Singapore lawyers quit due to immense pressure and poor mental health

A recent study by the Law Society of Singapore and Anthro Insights reveals that poor mental health is the primary driver of young lawyers leaving the profession in Singapore. The research, which involved interviews and a survey of over 800 legal professionals, highlights immense pressure, a lack of margin for error, and a tense office atmosphere as key contributing factors to lawyer attrition. Many young lawyers feel compelled to prioritize performance over personal well-being, leading to burnout and career changes. AI

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Singapore lawyers quit due to immense pressure and poor mental health

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jean Iau ·

    Why Singapore lawyers don’t last beyond courtship phase: ‘so much pressure’

    The breaking point for former Singaporean lawyer Dominic Low was when he had just got home past midnight and his boss asked him to respond to an international client. This meant he had to return to the office and work till 2am. He was into his second year of a corporate law caree…