Legal Profession (Admission) Rules 2024 · As enacted · Part 6 · Requirements Relating to Practice Training Contracts
36. Qualifying entity
Feedback & supportA sole proprietorship, incorporated or unincorporated partnership or body corporate is a qualifying entity if it has a legal department (by whatever name called) which —
handles Singapore law‑related work;
employs at least 3 persons who are admitted to practise in Singapore or in a state or territory other than Singapore; and
employs at least one person who meets the requirements in rule 37.
A qualifying entity excludes a Singapore law practice, Joint Law Venture, Qualifying Foreign Law Practice or licensed foreign law practice.
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 —
handles Singapore law‑related work;
employs at least 3 persons who are admitted to practise in Singapore or in a state or territory other than Singapore; and
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.