Introduction

The Legal Service Commission is constituted under Part IX of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore. Article 111(1) of the Constitution provides that the Commission's jurisdiction shall extend to all officers in the Singapore Legal Service. The Commission is vested with the duty under Article 111(3) of the Constitution to appoint, confirm, emplace on the permanent establishment, promote, transfer, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over officers in the Legal Service.

Mission of the Legal Service Commission

The mission of the Legal Service Commission is to maintain a dedicated corps of officers with integrity and ability to staff the Judiciary, the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Legal Service Departments of various Ministries and other arms of Government.

Constitution of the Legal Service Commission

President:
Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong
The Chief Justice
(from 11 April 2006)

Members:
Prof Walter Woon
The Attorney-General
(from 11 April 2008)

Mr Eddie Teo
Chairman, Public Service Commission
(from 1 August 2008)

Justice V K Rajah
(from 1 November 2007)

Justice Lee Seiu Kin
(from 1 November 2007)

Mr Michael Lim Choo San
(from 1 November 2007)

Dr Philip Pillai
(from 1 November 2007)

Mr Lucien Wong Yuen Kuai
(from 1 November 2007)

Mr Lee Tzu Yang
(from 1 November 2007)

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