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ALSA Singapore
ALSA Singapore
Our History
Formally established in 2003, ALSA initially comprised of students from 9 Asian countries (China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan). 15 years on, ALSA has grown to become Asia's leading student-run organisation, with over 12,000 members in 16 Asian countries, representing 100 of Asia’s top universities.
About Us
As one of the most proactive members, ALSA Singapore has been at the forefront of major developments in ALSA, spearheading key initiations and executing flagship events for law students across Asia.
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Most notably, ALSA Singapore has had the privilege of organising the following events:
2016: ELSA Moot Court Competition (Asian Regional Rounds)
2017: ALSA Annual Form
2018: Inaugural ALSA Pro Bono Bilateral Conference (with ALSA Thailand)
2019:
John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition (Asia-Pacific Regional Rounds)
Law Students' Pro Bono Conference (Co-organised with NUS Pro Bono Group)
2020: Filipino's Legal Learning Journey (Co-organised with PracticeForte and the Philippines Embassy of Singapore, cancelled due to Covid-19)
2021:
ALSA Around the World (Pro Bono Conference II, jointly organised with the ALSA International Board with ALSA Singapore as Organising Committee)
ALSA Singapore - Hong Kong TED Joint Webinars
2022: ALSA Singapore is bidding to host the 2022 ALSA Conference
Our Vision
Promote an awareness of justice among law students across Asia
Empower law students to contribute to pro bono initiatives across Asia
Create opportunities to increase cross-border interactions among law students across Asia
Our Objectives
Promote dialogue with practitioners to expose law students to the realities of legal practice
Enhance the capabilities of law students to become internationally minded,
socially responsible, academically committed and legally skilled
Understand and appreciate the diversity across Asian legal systems by interacting and exchanging perspectives with law students across Asia
Meet Our National Board
KENISHIA CHANG
PRESIDENT
Being the President of ALSA Singapore, Kenishia sets the strategic direction for the development of ALSA Singapore. She is also responsible for liaising with various international boards and other member countries to further the ALSA vision.
TRINA OON
VICE-PRESIDENT
With her co-vice president, Trina is responsible for supervising operations across the national board departments and collaborating with the representatives from the 4 partner institutions.
GOH XIAN MING
VICE-PRESIDENT
With his co-vice president, Xian Ming is responsible for supervising operations across national board departments and collaborating with local chapter heads for ALSA Singapore outreach events.
felicia leong
ADVISOR
As the advisor of the 21st National Board, and her experience attending multiple ALSA International events, Felicia provides practical and indispensable advise and guidance for various ALSA events.
valeska loke
TREASURER
Responsible for the assets and finances of ALSA Singapore, Valeska accounts for them in our annual budget. She manages the sponsorships and reimbursements for our activities.
kerenza ng
SECRETARY-GENERAL
Playing a central role, other than administrative tasks for ALSA Singapore’s national board, Kerenza also liaises with the ALSA International Board. She handles events and activities registration and schedule and takes minutes for the monthly board meetings.
nirmal prakash
HEAD OF TED
Besides overseeing the Internal and External TED officers, Nirmal attends monthly meetings with TED officers from other National Chapters and liaises with ALSA International Board’s TED department.
janelle ou
TED INTERNAL DIRECTOR
Working with the Head of TED, Janelle plans and executes TED activities with other National Chapters. She is also in charge of organising activities such as moots and workshops.
muhd hafiz
TED EXTERNAL DIRECTOR
XAVIER TAN
MANPOWER & LOGISTICS
DIRECTOR
Likewise, working with the Head of TED, Hafiz plans and executes TED activities with other National Chapters. He also supervises the organisation of activities like exchange programmes and study trips.
When in need of human resources, such as student volunteers and conference delegates, Xavier is in charge of recruiting them as he oversees the logistics for all the events organised by ALSA Singapore.
LEANNE THAM
HEAD OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Overseeing the Academic Publications Director and Academic Training & Activities Director, Leanne also attends monthly meetings with AA officers from other National Chapters and liaises with the ALSA International Board’s AA department.
EVANGELINA ANG
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Working with the Head of AA, Evangelina plans and executes AA activities with other National Chapters. She also handles our ALSA Singapore Board publications like the quarterly newsletters and contributions to other publications by ALSA International Board and other National Chapters.
LAW MING YUAN
ACADEMIC TRAINING & ACTIVITES DIRECTOR
Aside from overseeing the organisation of activities like seminars and dialogue sessions, Ming Yuan works with the Head of AA to plan and execute AA activities with other National Chapters.
sYArah qasrina
WELFARE & EVENTS DIRECTOR
While managing the National Board's internal activities, Syarah also plans for all the events organised by ALSA Singapore.
IVETTE CHIEW
PR DIRECTOR
With her co-director, Ivette is in charge of designing and disseminating publicity materials for our events and activities. At the same time, she manages our outreach channel including the Telegram channel, social media channels and website.
MOHD ISKANDAR
PR DIRECTOR
With his co-director, Iskandar is in charge of designing and disseminating publicity materials for our events and activities. At the same time, she manages our outreach channel including the Telegram channel, social media channels and website.
ROZELLE
MAGRACIA
MARKETING DIRECTOR
KEVIN ONG
MARKETING DIRECTOR
With her co-director, Rozelle designs and disseminates our publications, including newsletters and event booklets. She also handles our merchandise production and sales.
With his co-director, Kevin designs and disseminates our publications, including newsletters and event booklets. He also handles our merchandise production and sales.
LAM YI MING
NUS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
NUS Law, which is one of the four partner institutions, is formally represented on the 21st National Board through Yi Ming. He provides insights into planning ALSA Singapore events with the other three school representatives. Yi Ming concurrently represents the interests of the NUS student body in ALSA.
DELVINE TAN
SMU STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
SMU Law, which is one of the four partner institutions, is formally represented on the 21st National Board through Delvine. She provides insights into planning ALSA Singapore events with the other three school representatives. Delvine concurrently represents the interests of the SMU student body in ALSA.
HANSEL CHUA
SUSS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
SUSS Law, which is one of the four partner institutions, is formally represented on the 21st National Board through Hansel. He provides insights into planning ALSA Singapore events with the other three school representatives. Hansel concurrently represents the interests of the SUSS student body in ALSA.
CHLOE LEE
TP STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
TP Law, which is one of the four partner institutions, is formally represented on the 21st National Board through Chloe. She provides insights into planning ALSA Singapore events with the other three school representatives. Chloe concurrently represents the interests of the TP student body in ALSA.