Chen Siyuan specialises in procedural and evidence law. His works, which have been regularly cited by common law courts, include texts such as The Law of Evidence in Singapore and various articles in leading journals such as Civil Justice Quarterly and International Journal of Evidence & Proof. More recently, he has developed an interest in law and technology, be it articles on the regulation of social media or law reform recommendations he has given in his capacity as member of the Law Reform Committee. Siyuan has served on the school’s leadership team, having been Associate Dean (Students & Alumni) and also director of the Ian Taylor International Moots Programme. Highlights of the programme include four Jessup world championship runs (including the 2025 title), three Vis world championship runs, three Vis East world championships, six International Criminal Court world championships, three Frankfurt world championships, four Price world championships, and the 2024 Lachs world championship. Outside SMU, Siyuan has acted as legal advisor for Singapore Athletic Association since 2020 and was a Professorial Fellow with the Attorney-General’s Chambers for almost ten years.
Qualifications
- LL.M., Harvard University
- LL.B. (First Class Honours), National University of Singapore
Courses Taught in SMU
- Evidence & Civil Procedure
- International Moots I
- International Moots II
- Legal Research & Writing II
Research Areas / Areas of Specialisation
- Appellate Advocacy Skills (Moot Court)
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Evidence Law
- Civil Procedure
