You would most likely want to read a JD if you want to practise law in Singapore, subject to the “Qualified Person” requirements imposed by the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules. NUS Law is ranked the #9 law school in the world by Times Higher Education (THE) 2023, and #2 in Asia by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2023. We offer a comprehensive range of specialisations in areas such as Corporate and Financial Services Law, Intellectual Property and Technology Law, and International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, taught by over 70 full-time faculty members and over two dozen adjunct faculty members.
Each year, a number of visiting professors from some of the top universities in the world, including Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, the LSE, Melbourne, Seoul National University and University of Hong Kong among many others, also offer elective courses taught intensively over three weeks, thus increasing the richness of your academic experience at NUS Law.
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Faculty of Law National University of Singapore 469G Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259776The National University of Singapore Faculty of Law (NUS Law) is widely regarded as Asia’s leading law school. Staffed by an outstanding permanent faculty diverse in origin and qualifications, NUS Law is dedicated to building a vibrant community and creating an environment that facilitates critical thinking and reflection on the fundamental legal issues confronting our interconnected world. Located in Singapore, which for more than a century has been a commercial hub at the crossroads of Asia, NUS Law is very much Asia’s Global Law School.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 3 Years | 3 Years |
- Candidates who want to practice law in Singapore.
- The NUS JD will last 3 years for candidates holding a non-law degree.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A university degree in any non-law discipline with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree or its equivalent. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 100 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 7.5 / 9 | ||
Either TOEFL or IELTS is required for students whose main language of undergraduate university instruction is not English. Waivers may be granted to students who are native English speakers or proficient in English but are currently enrolled in a non-English medium university. Contact programme administrator to inquire. Test scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are valid for 2 years from the test dates. TOEFL and IELTS Academic scores that have expired by the time the application period closes will not be accepted. For more information about the TOEFL or IELTS, please visit www.toefl.org (for TOEFL) and www.ielts.org (for IELTS).
- All shortlisted applicants must undergo an interview and a written test.
- Full application guide
- Supporting documents checklist
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: September 1 2025 Application Closes: October 15 2025 | Mid February |