<p>The SGLaw200 "Why Law Matters" student competitions, organised by the Ministry of Law, commemorate 200 years of Singapore's modern judicial and legal system. Students are invited to share their appreciation and understanding of the Rule of Law and its impact on daily life – no prior legal knowledge is required.</p><ul><li>Open to Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident students</li><li>Three categories: Upper Primary (P4–6), Secondary (Sec 1–5), and Pre-University (ITE, JC, Polytechnic)</li><li>Prizes of up to S$300 for individual entries in the Upper Primary and Secondary categories</li><li>Prizes of up to S$1,400 for group entries in the Pre-University category</li><li>Entries are judged on content and creativity</li><li>Submission deadline: extended to 7 August 2026 (now closed)</li></ul><p>Students submit entries via the category-specific links on the Ministry of Law's page (Pre-University: go.gov.sg/whylawmatterspreu).</p>