- PhD in Law, National University of Singapore, 2023
- LLM, University College London, 2003
- LLB, University College London
- MBBS, National University of Singapore, 1996
Academic Positions Held
Current Appointment:
- Associate Professor of Law (Practice), Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University, Jul 2025-Present
Other Positions
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, 2020 - 2025
- District Judge, Family Justice Courts, 2014 - 2023
- District Judge, Subordinate Courts / State Courts, 2010 - 2014
Course Taught in SMU
- Criminal Law
- Evidence Law
- Family Law
Research Areas / Areas of Specialisation
- Family Law
- Mental Capacity Law
Selected Publications
- Tan C, “Division of Matrimonial Assets in Singapore: An Empirical Study” (Academy Publishing, 2025) (forthcoming)
- Tan C, “A Decade of ANJ v ANK” (2025) Singapore University of Social Sciences
- Tan C, “Supplementary Powers, Practice and Procedure of Court” in: Tan C, Chong YE, Sng A and Tan KW, The Mental Capacity Act in Singapore: Law and Practice (Academy Publishing, 2025)
- Tan C, “Public Guardian and Board of Visitors” in: Tan C, Chong YE, Sng A and Tan KW, The Mental Capacity Act in Singapore: Law and Practice (Academy Publishing, 2025)
- Tan C, “Therapeutic Justice View of Just and Equitable Proportions of Division of Matrimonial Assets” (2024) SAL Practitioner 5
- Tan C, “Trials and Tribulations: Some suggestions on trial-related matters” (2011) Law Gazette
- Tan C, “Am I at Risk of Being Sued? A Guide to Medical Negligence Law” (Sweet & Maxwell, 2010)