Singapore legislation

Regulation 36

of Legal Profession (Admission) Rules 2024

Regulation 36

Qualifying entity

Subregulation 1

A sole proprietorship, incorporated or unincorporated partnership or body corporate is a qualifying entity if it has a legal department (by whatever name called) which —

(a)

handles Singapore law‑related work;

(b)

employs at least 3 persons who are admitted to practise in Singapore or in a state or territory other than Singapore; and

(c)

employs at least one person who meets the requirements in rule 37.

Subregulation 2

A qualifying entity excludes a Singapore law practice, Joint Law Venture, Qualifying Foreign Law Practice or licensed foreign law practice.