Key facts
- A four-year study on lawyer attrition in Singapore has been released.
- The study found that intense pressure and the sacrifice of personal life and mental health are key factors.
- Lawyers reported being yelled at for errors and experiencing a tense office atmosphere.
- The legal profession in Singapore faces a decades-old problem of attrition.
A recent four-year study by the Law Society of Singapore and Anthro Insights highlights the significant pressure and work-life balance issues contributing to high attrition rates within Singapore's legal sector. The study, which included 31 in-depth interviews and surveys of 855 legal professionals, found that many lawyers feel compelled to sacrifice their personal lives and mental health to meet demanding professional expectations.