s 4 Functions and powers of Academy
4.—(1) The functions of the Academy are as follows:(a) to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and learning of the members of the legal profession in Singapore and the standing of the profession in the region and elsewhere; (b) to promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of the laws and the legal system; (c) to promote legal research and scholarship and the reform and development of the law; (d) to provide continuing legal education for its members; (e) to provide for the training, education and examination, by the Academy or by any other body, of persons intending to practise the profession of law; (f) to consider proposals and suggestions regarding matters which are referred to the Academy by the Law Society or the Institute; (g) to refer to the Law Society or the Institute proposals and suggestions regarding matters which in the opinion of the Senate require consideration by the Law Society or the Institute; (h) to promote good relations and social interaction among members and between members and law students and persons concerned in the administration of law and justice in Singapore; (i) to appoint persons as notaries public or commissioners for oaths and to authenticate their signatures; (j) to undertake activities and projects relating to the study, development and operation of laws and legal systems and the facilities, information technology and infrastructure in support thereof; (k) to provide consultancy and other services relating to the study, development and operation of laws and legal systems and the facilities, information technology and infrastructure in support thereof; (l) to hold moneys, whether as stakeholder or in any other capacity, for the purposes or members of the legal profession in Singapore or under any written law; (m) to certify the following aspects of documents executed in or emanating from Singapore for the purposes of their production in another country:(i) the authenticity of the signature on the document; (ii) the capacity in which the person signing the document has acted; (iii) where appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp that the document bears; (n) to exercise the functions and duties conferred on the Academy under any written law.[4/2010; 8/2011; 38/2020] (2) The Academy may for the purpose of performing its functions —(a) provide such training and educational facilities for persons practising and intending to practise the profession of law; (b) provide training in subjects of study relating to law, the practice of law or the administration of justice; (c) appoint trustees of, and to receive, manage and administer, scholarship and other funds; (d) establish a library and common rooms for its members; (e) grant prizes and scholarships and establish and subsidise lectureships in educational institutions in subjects of study relating to law; (f) contribute a collegiate element in the training of students and young lawyers by organising moots, lectures, talks and practical exercises; (g) provide facilities for social interaction among its members and between its members and law students; (h) purchase or lease any land or building required for any of the purposes of the Academy; (i) sell, surrender, lease, exchange or mortgage any land or building as may be found most convenient or advantageous; (j) receive grants from the Government or donations and gifts from the Law Society or any source; (k) retain, for the purposes of the Academy, any income derived from the holding of moneys under subsection (1)(l); (l) borrow money, whether by way of bank overdraft or otherwise, for any of the purposes of the Academy that the Senate from time to time considers desirable; (m) invest the moneys and funds of the Academy in any shares, funds, securities or investments authorised by the Senate; (n) enter into any arrangements, agreements or joint ventures that are necessary for the attainment of its functions; (o) form or participate in the formation of any company for the purpose of carrying out all or any of the functions of the Academy; (p) levy and charge fees; (q) exercise any powers conferred on the Academy or the Senate under any written law; and (r) do all other things that are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the functions of the Academy.[4/2010]