Alvin See

Alvin See is an Associate Professor of Law (Education) and Associate Dean at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU). He teaches the Law of Property, the Law of Equity and Trusts and Business Law. He researches mainly on private law, particularly property, trust, unjust enrichment and remedies, and dabbles in animal law. His published works, which appear in leading journals, have been cited by the highest appellate courts in Singapore and Malaysia and by the New Zealand Court of Appeal. In 2020 he was appointed amicus curiae by the Singapore Court of Appeal to provide expert opinion on a dispute concerning execution of judgment against interest in land. In recognition of his excellence in teaching and research, he was the recipient of the prestigious university level Excellent Teacher Award (2018) and the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2019, 2020 & 2022).

Education

• B.C.L., University of Oxford, 2010
• C.L.P., Malaysia, 2009
• LL.B. (First Class Honours), University of Leeds, 2008

Academic Positions Held

Current Appointment:

• Associate Professor of Law (Education), School of Law, Singapore Management University, Jul 2019-Present
• Associate Dean (Undergraduate Curriculum & Teaching), School of Law, Singapore Management University, Aug 2020-Present

Previous Appointments:

• Associate Dean (Student, Staff & Alumni Affairs), School of Law, Singapore Management University, Jul 2019-Dec 2020
• Assistant Professor of Law, School of Law, Singapore Management University, 2012-Jun 2019
• Lecturer, School of Law, Taylor's University, September 2010-December 2011

Honors & Awards

• Excellent Teacher award, Singapore Management University, AY2017-18
• Dean’s Teaching Excellence award, SMU School of Law, AY2017–18
• Most Outstanding Teacher award, SMU School of Law, AY2016-17
• Dean’s Teaching Excellence award, SMU School of Law, AY2015–16
• Most Promising Teacher award, Singapore Management University, AY2014–15
• Dean’s Teaching Excellence award, SMU School of Law, AY2014–15
• OUCLJ Distinguished Associate Editor Award, 2010
• Attorney-General's Award, Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia, 2009
• Hughes Extended Essay Prize, University of Leeds, 2008

Courses Taught in SMU

• Law of Property
• Law of Equity & Trusts
• Singapore Legal System
• Business Law

Research Area

• Law of Property
• Unjust Enrichment and Restitution
• Remedies
• Animal Law