Andrew Chia

Deputy Public Prosecutor/State Counsel, AGC | Adjunct Faculty, SMU

Singapore

About

I am currently a State Counsel / Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Attorney-General's Chambers. I also occasionally teach as an adjunct faculty at Singapore Management University (“SMU”). I graduated with Bachelors of Laws and Business Management (Summa Cum Laude) from SMU. During my studies at SMU, I participated in various moot competitions such as the 2020 International Criminal Court Moot Competition (Captain) and the 2018 Vis and Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moots (lead researcher). As a Deputy Public Prosecutor/State Counsel, I am involved in a wide range of criminal law work, with a specialisation in the litigation of cases concerning corruption and complex commercial crimes. I love to engage in activities beyond the workplace during my spare time. I am currently pursuing my love for golf and tennis, although I am by no means good at either sport. I am also presently an alumni coach for the SMU International Moots Programme.

Experience

  • State Counsel/Deputy Public Prosecutor at Attorney-General's Chambers, Singapore
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

  • Adjunct Faculty at SMU Yong Pung How School of Law
    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Taught the "Legal Research and Writing I" module at SMU Yong Pung How School of Law.

  • Teaching Assistant at Singapore Management University
    Aug 2016 - May 2020 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Teaching Assistant for: • Associate Professor Gordon Perchthold (Management of Multinationals in Asia), AY 2019/20 • Professor Thomas Menkhoff (Leadership and Team Building), AY 2016/17

  • Student Clerk at State Courts of Singapore
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 mos

    • Assisted the Judiciary by drafting a bench memorandum relating to workplace health and safety • Shadowed Judicial officers in Criminal Motions, PTCs, and trials

  • Intern at Attorney-General's Chambers, Singapore
    Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 · 2 mos

    • Interned in the Criminal Justice, Civil, International Affairs, and Legislative divisions • Participated in a mock plead-guilty mention and the drafting of a mock bill and multinational treaty • Researched and prepared memoranda on sentencing, criminal procedure, and the Central Provident Fund (Home Protection Insruance Scheme) Regulations