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The Agenda: Why are more younger lawyers leaving the legal profession?

Published on 31 Jul 2026
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For generations, the legal profession has been synonymous with prestige, stability and success. But today, more young lawyers are questioning whether the rewards still outweigh the demands. From burnout and toxic workplace cultures to shifting expectations around leadership, mentorship and work-life balance, is the profession struggling to meet the needs of a new generation?

On The Agenda, Nadiah Koh speaks to Paul Neo, Assistant Chief Executive, Singapore Academy of Law to find out whether younger lawyers simply challenging norms that previous generations accepted without question.

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