Attorney-General's Chambers, Singapore
Amanda Chong is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Director and Deputy Senior State Counsel in the International Affairs Division of Attorney-General's Chambers in Singapore since January 2013. With expertise in public international law, the law of the sea, international environmental law, human rights, and aviation law, Amanda also previously held the role of Deputy Public Prosecutor in the Criminal Justice Division, where responsibilities included conducting criminal prosecutions and advising law enforcement agencies. Amanda was President of Cambridge University Lawyers without Borders from 2010 to 2011, overseeing pro-bono work on critical human rights issues and establishing The Anti-Trafficking Project. Earlier in 2008, Amanda taught English Language and Literature at Raffles Girls' Secondary School. Amanda holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from Harvard Law School and a Master of Arts (MA) in Law from the University of Cambridge.
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Attorney-General's Chambers, Singapore
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) is led by the Attorney-General (AG), who serves as the legal adviser to the Government and is the Public Prosecutor. As principal legal advisor to the Government, the AG plays an important role in upholding the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of Singapore's legal system. He discharges his responsibilities through four legal divisions (Civil, Crime, Legislation and International Affairs), with the support of the Advocacy Group, Corporate Services Division, AGC-Legal Service Academy and Legal Operations Group. An organisation with over 600 Legal Service Officers and Executives, the AGC is committed to: (a) Delivering Quality Work: We play a pivotal role in representing the State in domestic and international disputes and drafting our laws. We also strive to make a difference to the public by carrying out our prosecutorial functions as the Public Prosecutor. (b) Grow Our People: We invest in our people and support their career aspirations through our AGC Training Awards and wide range of in-house courses so that they can reach their fullest potential. (c) Nurture a Culture of Care: We place great emphasis on our officers' physical and mental well-being. Our Resiliency Team and Staff Welfare Committee ensures that there is something for everyone through our comprehensive suite of well-being initiatives. Keen to embark on a gratifying career? Learn more about us @agcsingapore on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter, and explore our available roles on www.careers.gov.sg today!