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Director / Senior Director, Institute of Judicial Studies, SJC Supreme Court | Law/Legal Servic

4 weeks ago


Singapore Singpass Full time

What the role is:

The Singapore Judicial College (SJC) aspires to be an institute of higher judicial learning that successfully imparts the necessary skills and competencies required of a judge today. It is a key centre for articulating the vision of the Judiciary and its defining values, enabling and empowering judges to realise that vision and operate a justice system that delivers to the expectations of all its users. We welcome you to embark on the next transformative phase of the SJC and join our team of committed professionals as: DIRECTOR / SENIOR DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE OF JUDICIAL STUDIES, SINGAPORE JUDICIAL COLLEGE

What you will be working on:

What the role is: To lead the Institute of Judicial Studies (IJS), the Singapore Judicial College's research arm. The IJS was established as part of the restructured SJC in March 2024. It is the research arm of SJC and is overseen by the Dean of SJC. Its primary responsibility is to undertake, lead and facilitate rigorous multi-method research on a wide range of issues relevant to the judiciary, including judicial education and training. The IJS will enable SJC to engage in research activities that align with its strategic goals, address knowledge gaps, identify emerging trends in judicial education, and establish academic partnerships and collaborations to ensure SJC remains at the forefront of judicial education globally. Presently, no other agency or entity in Singapore undertakes judicial education research. The selected candidate will work with the Dean of SJC to develop and implement the IJS's research priorities and strategic plan and will be expected to undertake high-quality research on judicial education and the justice system. They will be expected to:
  • Lead and drive SJC's research initiatives in judicial education
  • Establish collaborations with researchers across allied disciplines on inter-disciplinary research projects relating to judicial education and the justice system
  • Publish research outputs in domestic and international publications, including peer-reviewed journals, books, and online research engagement platforms
  • Develop research-led judicial training programmes and SJC's online research repository

What we are looking for:

Requirements:
  • Professional law degree, e.g., Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor
  • Postgraduate qualification in law is preferred
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience in high-quality academic research, research leadership, collaboration, supervision, and strategy development
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability with the ability to lead, motivate, and support a team
  • Analytical, critical, and independent thinking skills
Note: The successful candidate will be appointed on a one-year probationary contract initially. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position and in the Judiciary.

About Supreme Court

The Supreme Court aims to be a "Leading, Trusted Judiciary. Ready for Tomorrow". Our mission is to provide accessible justice that commands trust, respect, and confidence. Our success outcomes include being a thought leader in jurisprudence and court excellence, ensuring effective access to fair hearings, maintaining a high-performing, service-oriented workforce, and being an innovative, future-ready organization. A career at the Supreme Court offers you the opportunity to contribute to and enhance the administration of justice as part of a dedicated team committed to fairness, impartiality, integrity, and responsiveness.
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