Dear SST Student,
Have you ever stopped to think about how laws shape our daily lives?
The Ministry of Law is organising the “Why Law Matters” Student Competition as part of SGLaw200, which commemorates 200 years of Singapore’s modern judicial and legal system.
This competition invites students to reflect on how the Rule of Law supports our society, protects individuals, and helps Singapore remain fair, safe, and harmonious.
For the Secondary category, the competition is open to Secondary students who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, and entries are to be submitted individually.
What do you need to do?
Create an informational graphic or comic that shows how the Rule of Law improves our daily lives. You may choose to illustrate its impact in areas such as:
- economic development
- social harmony
- public safety
- national resilience
- trust in public institutions
You are encouraged to think about questions such as: What would happen if there were no laws or legal frameworks to help families, businesses, and neighbours resolve disputes fairly?
Submission details
Your entry should be:
- A4 size
- Landscape orientation
- in JPEG or PNG format
- high resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
Deadline
Please submit your entry by 30 June 2026.,
To submit your entry,
1. Official Submission link for your entry is here
2. Drop an email to Ms Karen Ng and Mr Keith Wee that you are doing a submission. (Our emails are provided below)
Prizes
There are attractive prizes to be won:
- 1st Prize: $250 voucher
- 2nd Prize: $150 voucher
- 3rd Prize: $100 voucher
- 5 Consolation Prizes: $50 voucher each
Winning entries may also be showcased at other SGLaw200 activities.
Useful notes
- Students are to submit directly to the link provided above.
- Each student may submit only one entry.
- The competition focuses on your appreciation and understanding of the Rule of Law in everyday life. You do not need prior legal knowledge.
- AI tools may be used for research and grammar support, but students remain responsible for checking the accuracy of their final work.
For more information and submission, please visit the competition page or approach the organisers at student_competitions_sglaw200@pico.com
We encourage interested students to take this opportunity to think creatively, express your ideas, and show why law matters in our everyday lives.
For any inquiries, please contact Mr Wee at wee_kheng_leong@sst.edu.sg or Ms Karen Ng at karen_ng@sst.edu.sg