The Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) has announced strategic partnerships with global legal content providers LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, vLex, and Legora, set to commence on 1 October 2025. This initiative aims to broaden the accessibility of Singapore’s legal resources worldwide.
Additionally, SAL has launched LawNet 4.0, an AI-driven legal research platform, to better serve Singapore’s legal professionals.
The partnerships will allow seamless access to Singapore judgments, including the Singapore Law Reports, through these international platforms. Moreover, SAL’s collaboration with Legora will integrate its database of contract precedents, leveraging AI-assisted contract drafting and review capabilities.
LawNet 4.0 introduces several innovative features, including an AI-powered search engine developed with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). This tool, tailored for contract law, enhances research efficiency by providing AI-generated responses to legal queries. The platform also boasts faster response times and improved search result relevance, accommodating natural language queries.
These developments underscore SAL’s commitment to maintaining Singapore’s leadership in legal innovation and ensuring its legal resources are globally accessible. The integration of AI technologies in LawNet 4.0 is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal research for professionals in Singapore.
