Pramnath Vijayakumar
Appointed w.e.f 13 January 2024
Pramnath Vijayakumar serves as the Deputy Head of Representation at Pro Bono SG, co-leading the Department of Representation and overseeing the management of three key schemes: the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, the Family Justice Support Scheme, and the Ad Hoc Pro Bono Scheme. His leadership ensures that operations run efficiently and that applicants in need of legal assistance are promptly processed and aided, facilitating their access to justice.
Pramnath mentors a team of Pro Bono SG lawyers, known as Advocates and Fellows, who handle urgent PBSG cases. His guidance ensures smooth operations and effective support for clients . Holding a practising certificate, he actively takes on cases under Pro Bono SG’s schemes and represents clients in court. Pramnath’s legal journey began with an International Scholarship to study law at the University of Tasmania, where he graduated top of his international cohort in 2012. He started his career in private practice as a commercial litigator before joining Pro Bono SG as a CLAS Fellow to pursue his passion for criminal law.
After his initial tenure at Pro Bono SG, Pramnath joined Providence Law Asia LLC, working with Abraham Vergis S.C. as the first Counsel and Pro Bono Advocate, handling high-stakes cases, including those involving the death penalty. His dedication to defending vulnerable clients marked his tenure there. Returning to Pro Bono SG in 2022 as a CLAS Advocate, he continued his advocacy for vulnerable accused persons, leading to his promotion to Assistant Director in January 2024. In this role, Pramnath remains committed to advocating for fair legal representation and access to justice for all.