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2022 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
NUS Law NUS Law is the
The National University of Singapore Faculty of Law
(NUS Law) is widely regarded as Asia’s leading law
school. Staffed by an outstanding permanent faculty #1 Law
School
in Asia
#8
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 Law School in
our interconnected world. Located in Singapore, which the World (THE)
for more than a century has been a commercial hub Source: Times Higher Education (THE)
#10
at the crossroads of Asia, NUS Law is very much Asia’s World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Law
Global Law School.
Since 1957 the School’s curriculum has been infused
with perspectives from other jurisdictions and
Law School in
disciplines. This tradition has accelerated in recent the World (QS)
years, providing a legal education that is comparative, Source: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
international and multidisciplinary. NUS Law hosts many World University Rankings by Subject 2021: Law
visiting faculty and students from every continent,
offering a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere both inside
and outside the classroom. The strength of the NUS
Law curriculum lies in the broad and diverse range
of subjects it offers. In addition to a rigorous core
curriculum, students can choose from more than a
hundred electives in areas such as Asian legal studies
international & comparative law, commercial law, IP
and technology law, law and society, legal theory,
maritime law, and public and private international law.
Dean’s Message
You are about to make one of the more important decisions in your life. The
choice of degree and university has a major impact on the trajectory of your
career. But as you contemplate your course of study, I urge you to think
broadly. Don’t just think about “what” you want to be. Rather, think about
whom you want to be.
NUS Law graduates occupy the highest legal offices in the land, including the
Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and senior practitioners in all areas of law.
Our alumni include partners in top international firms in New York and London,
Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Some of our graduates assume public office, like President Halimah Yacob and
Law Minister K. Shanmugam. Others join academia or represent Singapore on
the international stage, like former Dean and Ambassador-at-Large Tommy
Koh. Still others use their legal training to start new ventures in the corporate
world, like Tan Min-Liang, CEO of gaming giant Razer, or apply their skills with
language as playwrights or actors, like Eleanor Wong and Ivan Heng.
NUS Law offers rigorous legal training, but we also teach personal and
professional skills that enable our graduates to operate across boundaries. This
includes national boundaries, through the chance to spend a semester or more
of your third year at partner law schools in twenty countries, or your fourth year
“Don’t just think about ‘what’ you earning a Master of Laws degree from New York University, King’s College
want to be. Rather, think about London, or other leading institutions. We also cross imaginary boundaries, as
whom you want to be.” you may take subjects outside law from across the University— in some cases
earning you a second degree — and participate in activities that broaden you
as a person, such as the many opportunities for public service. At NUS Law, you
will be part of the conversation. Our professors expect you to challenge them,
to share new ideas, and debate different perspectives. In my own classes, the
good students can answer my questions; the best students can predict those
questions. But the truly great students pose questions I had never imagined!
We don’t aim, then, to produce “lawyers”. We aim to produce leaders who can
be successful in whatever path they choose.
You have an important decision to make. Choose well.
Simon Chesterman
Dean and Professor of Law
National University of Singapore
Contents 03 Asia’s Global Law School
06 Student Life
11 International Competitions and Moots
13 Undergraduate Programmes
16 Elective Law Modules
20 Double Degree and
Concurrent Degree Programmes
21 Special Programmes
22 Global Student Exchange Partnerships
24 Exchange Plus Programme
25 Explore the World
26 Admissions
29 Scholarships, Bursaries, Grants and Prizes
31 Careers and Internships
35 Our Alumni
Asia’s Global Law School
A Brief History
NUS Law is part of the National University of Singapore (NUS), Emeritus Professor Koh Kheng Lian, former Solicitor-General
the oldest tertiary institution in Singapore. The roots of NUS Koh Eng Tian and former Police Commissioner Goh Yong Hong.
Law lie in the establishment of the Department of Law in
the then University of Malaya in 1956. The first law students With the decision of the Governments of Singapore and the
were admitted to the Bukit Timah Campus of the University Federation of Malaya that the Singapore Division and the Kuala
in 1957. In 1959, the Department attained Faculty status Lumpur Division of the University of Malaya should become
with Professor Lionel Astor (“Lee”) Sheridan serving as the autonomous national universities in their respective countries,
founding dean. the University of Singapore, with its campus in Bukit Timah, was
established on 1 January 1962.
The pioneer class of law students graduated in 1961,
counting among its most illustrious members Professor In 1980, the University of Singapore and Nanyang University
Tommy Koh (Ambassador-at-Large and former Dean), former (Nantah) merged to form NUS. With that, the Faculty of Law
Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong, former Dean Thio Su Mien, became part of the modern NUS.
“Our ambition is to be the best law school in Asia and one of the
best in the world. This is where civilisations of the world meet and
co-mingle. We offer faculty and students a unique multi-cultural
milieu for study, research and mutual learning.”
Professor Tommy Koh
Class of 1961
Ambassador-at-Large
Former Dean of NUS Law
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Excellence in Teaching and Research
There are many reasons why students seek and value education the fundamental legal issues that affect societies in today’s
at NUS Law. Among them are the strength of our teaching and globalised world.
research, the diverse range of undergraduate programmes we
offer, and the exciting local and international opportunities that With a rich heritage spanning over 60 years, NUS Law is one
a law degree at NUS offers. of the finest law schools in the world and is widely regarded
as Asia’s leading law school. We believe in creative and
Home to over 70 permanent faculty members with law degrees independent learning. Research opportunities, continuous
from more than a dozen jurisdictions, NUS Law is an institution assessment, tutorials, presentations and seminar-style
dedicated to building a community and an environment teaching are emphasised, bolstered by the finest law library
in which faculty and students can discuss and reflect on in all of Asia.
“The most important things you will do to make a difference to
society are ahead of you. Use what you learn here to bring new
perspectives to the cause of making the world a better place.
And care about injustice. That is why you have chosen to
become lawyers.”
Sundaresh Menon
Class of 1986
Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Singapore
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“At NUS Law you will receive a rigorous grounding in core law subjects, taught
by experts in the field. You can select from over 100 electives on topics as
diverse as mergers & acquisitions, climate change and environmental law,
the regulation of digital platforms, biotechnology, international arbitration,
and ASEAN law and policy. Add in opportunities for international exchange
at leading law schools, such as our recent partnership with Cambridge.
The result? An exciting educational experience and a first-rate law degree.”
Professor Wayne Courtney
Vice Dean (Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies)
Student Life
Law Club
Law Club
The NUS Students’ Law Club (Law Club) is a constituent club of the NUS Students’
Union (NUSSU) and is made up of law undergraduates and graduates. The Law Club
Management Committee and its six subsidiary clubs organise events throughout
the year. These range from the Law Careers Fair to Open Day, Freshmen Orientation
and other social events on campus.
Law Sub-Clubs
NUS Criminal Justice Club
’In Truth and Justice’ is the guiding motto of the Criminal Justice Club (CJC). The
CJC’s mission is to instill in its members a passion for criminal law, and in particular
pro bono criminal practice. The club organises annual signature events such as the
Attorney-General’s Cup, the Forensic Science Conference and Advocacy Cup, and
also hosts dialogues with distinguished guests to critically discuss issues of
criminal law.
The CJC’s flagship projects are ‘CJC Forensics’, ’The Recourse Initiative’, the ‘Military
Justice Project’, and the ‘CJC-CLAS Initiative’. The club facilitates collaboration and
internships with the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS), the Legal Assistance
Scheme for Capital Offences (LASCO), and the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
NUS Pro Bono Group
The NUS Pro Bono Group (PBG) is a student-run organisation dedicated to the
promotion of pro bono service among law students. The PBG’s projects include
court attachments (e.g. with the State courts and Syariah courts), clinical
placements, community outreach programmes (e.g. Students 4 Migrants), peer
support (e.g. via the Student Disciplinary Assistance Scheme) and an annual Pro
Bono Awareness Week. In addition to local efforts, the PBG also works with regional
universities and non-profit organisations to promote greater access to justice.
The PBG’s international projects include Thai-ed With Love, where students have
worked with migrant worker beneficiaries in Thailand.
Singapore Law Review
The Singapore Law Review (SLR) is an independent legal publication body,
exclusively run by students. Founded in 1959, the Review provides a platform for
legal scholarship and aims to raise awareness of current legal issues, promote
critical legal thinking, writing, and discussion amongst students, academics and
members of the legal fraternity, and empower the Review members to hone their
own editing and writing skills.
The SLR produces an annual journal which features articles written by Justices of
the Supreme Court, eminent scholars, legal practitioners, and law students from
Singapore and abroad. The Review also manages an online legal newsletter, Juris
Illuminae. Beyond these publications, the Review organises an annual lecture
featuring legal luminaries on topics of their specialisation or interest.
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Law Students’ International Relations Committee
The NUS Law Students International Relations Committee (LSIRC) engages
international students through events and activities that introduce our foreign
friends to Singapore and help them integrate into the law school community.
The LSIRC also plans internal school events, such as panel discussions (e.g. Practice
Beyond Borders) and welfare parties. The LSIRC is a local chapter of the Asian Law
Students Association (ALSA) Singapore which organises overseas study trips.
Mooting & Debating Club
The Mooting and Debating Club (MDC) promotes oratorical skills and the passion
for mooting, debating and advocacy among law students.
The MDC is responsible for working with leading law firms to organise various local
moot competitions, such as the B.A. Mallal Moot, the Advocacy Cup, the WongPart-
nership International Commercial Arbitration Moot, TSMP Moot & Mingle and the
CMS IP Moot. It also hosts a series of informal sessions for members to engage in
informal debates and discussions.
The MDC also focuses on nurturing each new generation of mooters through
its robust training and mentorship programme, affording aspiring mooters
personalised coaching for crucial advocacy skills. The MDC’s flagship Young Mooters
Programmes provide students invaluable opportunities to develop further and cut
their teeth (on a not-for-academic-credit basis) at international competitions.
Justified
Justified is a student sub-club that chronicles happenings around the School and
beyond on its website. Besides event coverage, it also covers an array of other
interesting stories, ranging from food reviews and lifestyle articles to creative
pieces written by the students.
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"NUS Law provides a plethora of opportunities for students to explore and develop their potential. I've benefitted from the student exchange programme, the wide range of elective modules, and the NUS Sports Scholarship. The collegial environment as well as the support from my peers and professors have also made my time here truly enjoyable." Li Zhengxi Class of 2022 Recipient of the NUS Sports Scholarship Recipient of the Bernard Brown Prize in Constitutional & Administrative Law Vice-Captain of the NUS Varsity Badminton team in AY19/20
Interest Groups
alt+Law
alt+Law is a student-led interest group at the intersection of tech and law. The
group, with sponsorship from WongPartnership, organised Singapore’s first Legal
Technology Competition in 2018 and has since continued to organise the
competition annually. alt+Law is also a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Legal
Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA), working closely with the latter in
publications such as its ‘Legal Tech Whitepaper and Toolkit’, as well as organising
the recent ‘SOLIA Awards’ at TechLaw.Fest 2021.
Intellectual Property Students’ Association
Founded in 2016, the Intellectual Property Students’ Association (IPSA) is dedicated
to various aspects of intellectual property (IP) law and IP-related issues with an
interest in (1) Arts, Design & Media, (2) Privacy & Information Technology, and (3)
Start-ups & Enterprise. Members interact with start-ups and schools, attend IP and
technology conferences, and contribute frequently to the legislative process by
tendering written submissions for IP-related Bills in the Singapore Parliament.
Collaborative Dispute Resolution Club
The Collaborative Dispute Resolution Club (CDRC) aims to promote alternative
dispute resolution skills amongst students, such as mediation and negotiation.
CDRC also represents NUS at various international ADR competitions, where CDRC
teams have consistently won multiple awards. The club’s strong culture of
knowledge-sharing ensures that every generation learns from the best.
Environmental Law Students Association
Environmental Law Students Association (ELSA) is a student-led interest group
affiliated to the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (APCEL). Founded in
2016, it provides a platform to raise awareness of environmental law and policy in
the law school community.
Spaces@BTC
Spaces@BTC focuses on improving mental wellness among law students and fostering
a more compassionate environment in law school. In addition, Spaces@BTC raises
general awareness about mental health issues prevalent in the legal industry.
The group’s flagship program is the Peer Support Group (PSG), where student
volunteers are trained by professionals to form an additional support system. They also
conduct events such as commemorating World Mental Health Day, animal-assisted-
learning, focus group discussions, workshops and more. Beyond that, they produce
videos and resources where guests speak candidly on issues such as, the emotional toll
of training contract season, depression, anxiety, stress and imposter syndrome.
Law IV
Law IV is an NUS Law tradition that started more than 30 years ago, where the
graduating class will write, direct and stage a full dramatic piece, usually a musical.
Proceeds from the production would be donated to a nominated charity.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021“Every moot I participated in has been challenging, yet extremely rewarding. Each experience helped me gain confidence and think on my feet. On top of that, mooting provided the space for me to learn and apply the law beyond the realm of theory and the confines of the classroom. I am grateful for NUS Law and the favourable ecosystem it has created for mooters to pick up important skills and improve along the way.” Audity Tareq Class of 2022 Champion of the 2021 B.A. Mallal Moot Competition Director of the Leaders in Thought of the NUS Mooting and Debating Club
International Competitions and Moots
One of the most intense and valuable educational experiences a student can have at the Faculty is to represent NUS in an
international competition. NUS Law has an unparalleled track record in international mooting competitions.
Major International Competitions BlackOak Transactional Competition
• Champion (2017, 2019, 2020)
Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition • Best Oralist (2017)
This competition attracts more than 500 law schools from
over 80 countries. Many former Jessup mooters from NUS now Copenhagen Competition on the Protocol on
occupy the upper echelons of the legal fraternity in Singapore Climate Change
in both the public and private sectors. • Champion (2009)
• Champion (1982, 1985, 1994, 2001)
• 13-time finalist (including in 2021) Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot
• Multiple memorial and oralist awards • Grand Champion (2018)
• Best Oral Team (2018)
Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot • Best Memorial (2018)
Widely considered as the most prestigious private international
law moot worldwide, more than 300 law schools participate in Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot
this competition each year. • Champion (2018)
• First Asian school champion (2002) • Gary Born Award
• Best Respondent Memorial (2013)
• Best Oralist (2015) Herbert Smith Freehills Competition Law Moot
• Champion (2015)
Other Competitions
ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition (ICC Paris)
ADC-ICC Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition • Best Teamwork between Counsel and Client (2021)
• Champion (2009, 2020)
• Best Interaction with Mediator award (2020) INSOL International Fletcher Moot Court Competition
• Champion (2021)
ADR-ODR International Ad Hoc Negotiation Competition
(Dubai) Intercollegiate Negotiation Competition (“Sophia Moot”)
• Gold Award (2019) • Champion (2015, 2020)
• Best Negotiation Phrase/Strategy Award (2019) • Best Team in the Negotiation Category (2020)
ADR-ODR International Online International Intercollegiate Negotiation Competition, Chartered
Mediation Competition Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Japan Chapter Award
• Champion (Negotiation Category) (2020) • Champion (2016, 2017)
Allen & Overy Private Law Moot Competition International Air and Space Law Academy (IASLA) Space
• Champion (2017) Law Moot Court Competition
• Best Oralist Award (2017) • Champion (2015, 2016)
• Asia Pacific Regional Champion (2017, 2018, 2019)
ALSA International Moot Court Competition • Best Memorial (2015)
• Overall Champions (2018) • Best Oralist Award (2015)
• Champion (2019, 2021)
• Best Oralist (2019) International Bar Association-Vienna International Arbitral
Centre Mediation and Negotiation Competition
APIIT Law School Negotiation Competition (ALSINC) • Champion (2021)
• Champion (2021)
International Criminal Court Moot
Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition • Best Oralist (2020)
• Champion (2017, 2020) • Best Government Team (2020)
• Best Prosecution Team (2020)
Asia Cup Moot Court Competition • Best Defence Team (2020)
• Champion (2016, 2017, 2018) • Team with the Highest Average Scores (2020)
• Best Memorial (2016)
• Best Oralist (2016, 2018) International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot
• Best Overall Team (2016) • Champion (2001, 2002, 2010, 2015, 2017)
Asian Law Students' Association International Mediation International Mediation Singapore Competition (IMSG)
Competition 2021 (AIMC) • Gold (2021)
• Best Mediating Team (2021)
• Best Oralist (2021)
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International Negotiation Competition Nuremberg Moot Court Competition
• Champion (2011, 2012, 2020) • Champion (2016, 2019)
• Best Speaker (2016, 2019)
International Trademark Association (INTA) Asia-Pacific
Moot Court Competition Online Dispute Resolution Competition 2.0
• Champion (2018) • Champion (2020)
• 1st place brief (2020, 2021) • Best Opening Statement (2020)
• Top Negotiating Team in the Preliminary Rounds (2020)
IV NLS Negotiation, Mediation and Client Consulting
Competition Oxford International Intellectual
• Champion (2018) Property Moot Competition
• Champion (2006, 2008)
Jean-Pictet Competition • Best Written Submissions (2007, 2016, 2017)
• Champion (2015, 2020)
Price Media Law Moot Court Competition
Law Asia International Moot Competition • Asia Pacific Champion (2019)
• Champion (2021)
• Best Oralist (2021) Red Cross International Humanitarian Law
Moot Competition
Leiden Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition • Champion (2004, 2008)
• Champion (2017, 2019)
• Best Oralist (2019) Regional International Humanitarian
• Best Oral Argument – Applicant (2019) Law Role-Play Competition
• Best Oral Argument – Respondent (2019) • Champion (2018)
• Best Memorial (2019)
Lex Infinitum
• Champion (2017, 2019, 2021) Stetsons International Environmental Moot Court
• Best Negotiating Pair (2019) Competition
• Champion (Negotiation Category) (2020) • Southeast Asia Champion (2019)
• Champion (Mediator Category) (2020) • Regional Champions (2020)
• Best Mediator from an International Team (2020, 2021)
Tun Suffian International Human
Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition Rights Moot Court Competition
• Regional Champion (2000, 2005, 2010, 2011) • Champion (2017, 2019)
• World Finals Champion (2001) • Best Oralist (2019)
NLIU-Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial International
Arbitration Moot
• Best International Team (2020)
• Champion (2021)
Advocacy Cup 2021 B.A. Mallal Moot Competition 2021
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2022Undergraduate Programmes
Whether you pursue a four-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or any of our Double or Concurrent Degree programmes, you will be
assured of a quality legal education at NUS Law.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree (LLB) (Four Years)
Most of our LLB students enter NUS Law after completing their pre-university studies and read the four-year LLB degree.
Successful completion of the LLB programme leads to the award of the following classes of degrees: First Class Honours, Second
Class Honours (Upper Division and Lower Division), and Third Class Honours.
The LLB degree is recognised for admission to practise in Singapore*. Our graduates have also been admitted to practise in Malaysia,
in several Commonwealth jurisdictions such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, and some states in the USA such as
California and New York.
*Visit the Singapore Institute of Legal Education website sile.edu.sg for the requirements to become a Qualified Person.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021Curriculum
The LLB degree is an honours degree. Students in the four-year LLB programme must complete a minimum total of 160 credits in
four years.
Curriculum-wise, around half of the required subjects in the LLB programme are compulsory common law courses that are critical for
legal practice.
Year One Year Two Year Three/Four
All students must take the same compulsory core law modules With most compulsory modules completed by Year Two, there is
during the first two years of their studies. flexibility for you to craft your own menu of elective modules in
Years Three and Four. You can select electives in the areas
listed below.
• Criminal Law • Company Law • Asian Legal Studies
• Introduction to Legal Theory • Constitutional & • Civil Law (Compulsory)
• Law of Contract Administrative Law • Corporate & Financial Services Law
• Law of Torts • Corporate Deals or Trial • Intellectual Property & Technology Law
• Legal Analysis, Research & Advocacy • International & Comparative Law
Communication • Equity & Trusts • International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
• Singapore Law in Context • Legal Systems of Asia • Law & Society
• Principles of Property Law • Maritime Law
• Pro Bono Service • Private Law
• Research
• Skills
All students must also take one compulsory module, Evidence,
in their third or fourth year.
Note: The LLB programme is currently under review. Two new compulsory modules – on law & technology and on quantitative reasoning – may be added for
students commencing in AY2022-2023.
Visiting Professors
Every year, NUS Law hosts over two dozen visiting professors. They come from some of the top universities in the world including
Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, the LSE, Melbourne and Hong Kong University among many others.
Our international visiting faculty conduct classes on their area of expertise during their time with us and they add to the
cosmopolitan nature of our law school by bringing their own unique perspectives to the legal education offered by NUS Law.
Non-Law Minor
NUS Law students also benefit from being enrolled in Singapore’s only fully comprehensive university, one that offers truly diverse
subjects ranging from aquatics to theatre studies, nano-science to e-finance, across our 17 faculties and schools. Our Law students
not only read the occasional non-Law module; some students choose to specialise in a targeted non-Law Minor. Minors like Business
Analytics, Communications & New Media, Economics, and Management perfectly complement Law and ready our graduates for a
future in which law is not practised in isolation.
To declare a Minor, the student must take a specified minimum number of credits in the minor discipline. A Minor is completed within
the LLB candidature. Currently, students can choose from over 60 minors offered by our Business School, and our Faculties of Arts &
Social Sciences, Science, and Engineering, just to name a few.
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2022“With courts being the centre of dispute resolution in common law jurisdictions like
Singapore, being in the JLC programme offers me a unique top-down perspective
of Singapore’s legal system. It is truly a privilege to be given such an opportunity to
contribute to the development of Singapore’s autochthonous legal system,
researching novel legal issues, and considering the legal and policy implications of
different decisions. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to my professors at NUS Law
who never failed to inspire me with their dedication and passion for the law.”
Wang Qiyu
Class of 2021
Justices’ Law Clerk
Recipient of the Chief Justice Prize and Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal
Class of 2021 ValedictorianElective Law Modules
One formidable strength of NUS Law is the broad and diverse range of elective modules that we offer. Students choose modules from
many clusters including Asian Legal Studies, Civil Law, Corporate & Financial Services Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law,
International & Comparative Law, International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, Law & Society, Maritime Law, Private Law, Research,
and Skills.
While the modules range from the theoretical to the practical, the overriding objective is to provide students with a liberal education
through the medium that will allow them to maximise their potential to the fullest degree.
Accordingly, many of the modules integrate relevant cross-disciplinary and policy perspectives to give students a deep and rich
understanding of how the law operates within society and the factors that influence the development and application of the law.
(The elective modules offered in any given year are subject to change.)
Asian Legal Studies
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China Comparative Corporate Law in East Asia
ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy Comparative State and Religion in Southeast Asia
ASEAN Law and Policy Constitutionalism in Asia
Capital Markets Law in Mainland China and HKSAR Crossing Borders: Law, Migration & Citizenship
China and International Arbitration Future of Int’l Commercial Arbitration in APAC Region
China and International Economic Law Human Rights in Asia
China, India and International Law Indonesian Law
Chinese Banking Law International Law and Asia
Chinese Commercial Law Islamic Law
Chinese Contract Law Japanese Corporate Law and Governance
Chinese Corporate and Securities Law Law and Democracy in East Asia
Chinese Intellectual Property Law Law of the Sea: Theory and Practice
Chinese Legal Tradition & Legal Chinese Law, Economics, Development, and Geography
Climate Change Law Law, Institutions and Business in Greater China
Comparative Civil Law: Thai Contract Law Regulation and Geography
Comparative Constitutional Law Strategies for Asian Disputes - A Comparative Analysis
Comparative Constitutionalism in Southern Asia Traditional Chinese Legal Thought
Civil Law
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China Civil Law Approaches to Conflict of Law
Capital Markets Law in Mainland China and HKSAR Comparative Civil Law: Thai Contract Law
China and International Arbitration Constitutionalism in Asia
China and International Economic Law European Company Law
China, India and International Law EU Maritime Law
Chinese Banking Law Indonesian Law
Chinese Commercial Law Japanese Corporate Law and Governance
Chinese Contract Law Law and Democracy in East Asia
Chinese Corporate and Securities Law Law, Institutions, and Business in Greater China
Chinese Intellectual Property Law Principles of Civil Law: Law of Obligations & Property
Chinese Legal Tradition & Legal Chinese Traditional Chinese Legal Thought
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Advanced Contract Law International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
Alternative Investments International Economic Law & Relations
ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy International Investment Law
Banking Law International Investment Law and Arbitration
Business & Finance for Lawyers International Projects Law and Practice
Capital Markets Law in Mainland China and HKSAR International Regulation of Finance & Investment Markets
Charity Law Today Japanese Corporate Law and Governance
China and International Economic Law Law & Economics of Corporate Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Chinese Banking Law Law and Practice of Investment Treaties
Chinese Commercial Law Law of Agency
Chinese Contract Law Law of Insurance
Chinese Corporate and Securities Law Law, FinTech and the Platform Economy
Climate Change Law & Policy Law, Institutions and Business in Greater China
Commercial Conflict of Laws Liability of Corporate Groups and Networks
Comparative Civil Law: Thai Contract Law Maritime Conflict of Laws
Comparative Corporate Governance Mergers & Acquisitions
Comparative Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner's Perspective
Comparative Corporate Law in East Asia Monetary Law in Comparative Perspective
Competition Law and Policy Multinational Enterprises and International Law
Compliance and Risk Management Personal Property Law
Conflict of Laws in Int’l Commercial Arbitration Private International Law
Construction Law Regulation & Private Law in Banking & Financial Service
Corporate Insolvency Law Regulation of Digital Platforms
Corporate Social Responsibility Restitution Of Unjust Enrichment
Corporate Tax: Profits & Distributions Secured Transactions Law
Credit & Security Securities and Capital Markets Regulation
Digital Trade and Digital Economy Singapore Corporate Governance
Domestic & International Sale of Goods Tax Planning & Policy
European Company Law Taxation Issues in Cross-Border Transactions
European Union Law Taxation Law & the Global Digital Economy
Financial Regulation and Central Banking Taxation of Cross-Border Commercial Transactions I
Globalisation & International Law Taxation of Cross-Border Commercial Transactions II
International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law Topics in Law & Economics
International Commercial Arbitration Trade Finance Law
International Commercial Litigation Wealth Management Law
International Commodity Trading Law Clinic World Trade Law
Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Advanced Copyright International Intellectual Property Law
Art & Cultural Heritage Law International Patent Law, Policy and Practice
Artificial Intelligence, Information Science & Law International Trademark Law and Policy
Biotechnology Law IT Law I
Chinese Intellectual Property Law IT Law II
Digital Trade and Digital Economy Law of Intellectual Property
Electronic Evidence Law, FinTech and the Platform Economy
Entertainment Law: Pop Iconography & Celebrity Legal Data Science
Fashion Law Legal Technology & Innovation
Foundations of IP Law Privacy & Data Protection Law
Global Data Privacy Law Protection Overlaps in Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Arbitration Public & Private International Copyright Law
Intellectual Property in Body, Persona & Art Regulation of Digital Platforms
Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Policy Sports Law & Arbitration
International Copyright Law and Policy The Law of Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Compliance
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021International & Comparative Law
Administration of Criminal Justice International Dispute Settlement
Advanced Issues in the Law & Practice of Int’l Arbitration International Economic Law & Relations
Advanced Torts International Economic Law Clinic
An Uncensored History of International Law International Environmental Law & Policy
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China International Human Rights Law
ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy International Humanitarian Law
ASEAN Law and Policy International Intellectual Property Law
Aviation Law & Policy International Investment Law
Character Evidence in the Common Law World International Investment Law and Arbitration
Charity Law Today International Law and Asia
China and International Economic Law International Law and Development
China, India and International Law International Legal Process
Choice of Law: Practice and Theories International Litigation: Themes and Practice
Civil Law Approaches to Conflict of Law International Refugee Law
Climate Change Law International Regulation of Shipping
Climate Change Law & Policy International Regulation of the Global Commons
Comparative Civil Law: Thai Contract Law International Space Law
Comparative Constitutional Law International Water Law
Comparative Constitutionalism Islamic Law
Comparative Constitutionalism in Southern Asia Law and Practice of Investment Treaties
Comparative Corporate Law Law of the Marine Environment
Comparative Criminal Law Law of the Sea: Theory and Practice
Comparative Environmental Law Maritime Conflict of Laws
Comparative Human Rights Law Multinational Enterprises and International Law
Conflict of Laws in Int’l Commercial Arbitration Principles of Civil Law: Law of Obligations & Property
Constitutionalism in Asia Private International Law
Current Problems in International Law Public & Private International Copyright Law
Developing States in a Changing World Order Public Health Law and Regulation
Domestic & International Sale of Goods Public International Law
EU Maritime Law Singapore at the UN – A Clinical Externship
European Company Law State Responsibility: Theory and Practice
European Union Law The Evolution of International Arbitration
Foundations of Environmental Law The Fulfilled Life and the Life of the Law
Freedom of Speech: Critical & Comparative Perspectives The Trial of Jesus in Western Legal Thought
Globalisation & International Law Trade Finance Law
Government Contracts: Int’l & Comparative Perspectives Traditional Chinese Legal Thought
Human Rights in Asia Transnational Terrorism and International Law
International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law United Nations Law and Practice
International Commercial Arbitration Water Rights & Resources: Issues in Law & Development
International Commercial Litigation World Trade Law
International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Advanced Issues in the Law & Practice of Int'l Arbitration International Arbitration & the New York Convention
Advanced Practicum in International Arbitration International Commercial Arbitration
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
China and International Arbitration International Dispute Settlement
Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration International Investment Law
Complex Arbitrations: Multiparty - Multicontract International Investment Law and Arbitration
Conflict of Laws in Int’l Commercial Arbitration Law and Practice of Investment Treaties
Current Challenges to Investment Arbitration Mediation
Energy Arbitration Mediation/Conciliation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes
Future of Int’l Commercial Arbitration in APAC Region Negotiation
Government Contracts: Int’l & Comparative Perspectives SIAC and Institutional Arbitration
ICC Arbitration Sports Law & Arbitration
Intellectual Property Arbitration Strategies for Asian Disputes - A Comparative Analysis
Interim Measures in International Arbitration The Evolution of International Arbitration
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Research World Trade Law
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2022Law & Society
Advanced Criminal Legal Process Jurisprudence
Behavioural Economics, Law & Regulation Law and Religion
Civil Justice and Procedure Legal History: Themes and Perspectives
Comparative Criminal Law Medical Law and Ethics
Comparative State and Religion in Southeast Asia Philosophical Foundations Of Contract Law
Corporate Social Responsibility Regulation & Political Economy
Criminal Practice Regulatory Foundations of Public Law
Crossing Borders: Law, Migration & Citizenship Restitution of Unjust Enrichment
Environmental Law Singapore Legal History
Family Law and Practice The Trial of Jesus in Western Legal Thought
Freedom of Speech: Critical & Comparative Perspectives Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Law
Harms and Wrongs Transnational Terrorism and International Law
Maritime Law
Admiralty Law & Practice Law of Marine Insurance
Carriage of Goods by Sea Law of the Marine Environment
Charterparties Law of the Sea: Theory and Practice
Domestic & International Sale of Goods Maritime Conflict of Laws
EU Maritime Law Maritime Law
International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law Multimodal Transport Law
International Regulation of Shipping Trade Finance Law
Private Law
Advanced Contract Law International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
Advanced Torts Law of Insurance
Carriage of Goods by Sea Law of Marine Insurance
Charterparties Legal History: Themes and Perspectives
Comparative Civil Law: Thai Contract Law Principles of Civil Law: Law of Obligations & Property
Corporate Insolvency Law Private International Law
Credit & Security Remedies
Domestic & International Sale of Goods Restitution of Unjust Enrichment
Research
University Research Opportunities Programme / Directed Research (DR)
Skills
Advanced Criminal Litigation - Forensics on Trial Negotiation
International Commodity Trading Law Clinic NUS Entrepreneurship Society Collaboration Clinic
International Economic Law Clinic NUS-State Courts Judicial Clerkship Programme
International Investment Law Clinic Singapore at the UN – A Clinical Externship
International Legal Process The Access to Justice Low Bono Litigation Clinic
International Moots and Other Competitions The Capital Offences Criminal Litigation Clinic
Law in Action: Legal Policymaking Externship The Corporate Law Clinic
Legal Argument & Narrative The Evolving Legal Landscapes Clinic
Legal Research: Method & Design The Pro Bono Criminal Law Litigation Clinic
Mediation The Pro Bono Family Law Litigation Clinic
20 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2022 | 19Double Degree and
Concurrent Degree Programmes
Double Degree in Business Administration (BBA (Hons)) & Law (LLB (Hons))
The double honours degree in Business Administration and Law is a five-year programme offered jointly by the Business
School and NUS Law. The programme is established in line with NUS’ aim of attracting the best students from Singapore and
around the world, keen on having a quality education and leveraging on interdisciplinary opportunities in a university ranked
amongst the world’s best.
Double Degree in Economics (BSocSci (Hons)) & Law (LLB (Hons))
The double honours degree in Economics and Law is a five-year programme offered jointly by the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences and NUS Law. Economics and Law are, in some areas, complementary disciplines. Singapore is a regional centre for
legal services, and much of our international legal work involves commercial, corporate and financial law. This means there
is – and will continue to be – a demand for lawyers with a strong background in Economics, as well as for economists trained in
law. Likely future employers include law firms, large commercial banks, and institutions such as the Monetary Authority of
Singapore and the Competition Commission of Singapore.
Concurrent Degree in Law (LLB (Hons)) & Master in Public Policy (MPP)
The concurrent degree programme in Law and Public Policy offers law students, particularly those interested in a career in the
legal, civil, or foreign service, the opportunity to complete in four-and-a-half years, two degrees that normally take six years to
complete if pursued separately. The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy helps its students to understand the complex issues
that challenge policymakers daily and offers a strong curriculum anchored firmly within an Asian context. NUS Law on the
other hand, offers rigorous training in public law, international law, and governance, and has a long history of placing its
graduates in leading positions within the government and public service.
“I look forward to coming to NUS each year. The student body
is wonderfully cosmopolitan. I’m glad that many students
have kept in touch over the years and some have even visited
me in Oxford.”
Professor Mindy Chen-Wishart
Dean
Law Faculty, Oxford University
20 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2022 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 | 21Special Programmes Law-Ridge View Residential College Programme (RVRC) The RVRC Programme is a two-year residency which takes an integrated inter-disciplinary approach, designed to cultivate students’ holistic development to help them prepare for, and embrace life in the university and the work environment after graduation. The key to the unique RVRC integrated curriculum is the value of interconnectivity between knowledge building and the role of interaction and conversations within the learning community. At RVRC, co-academic activities are well integrated and interconnected to become the catalyst for strategic learning outcomes beyond the classroom. Law-University Town College Programme (UTCP) The UTCP is a multidisciplinary academic programme offered in the College of Alice & Peter Tan, Residential College 4 and Tembusu College at University Town. This unique programme offers students an opportunity to read prescribed electives outside their majors and pursue other subjects of interest while living and learning with the College community. Through this programme, students will develop strategies for clear and impactful writing skills, to chisel their inquiry and critical reasoning skills. It also grooms them to be able to clearly articulate their ideas on issues that are of global and Asian concern. NUS College (NUSC) The NUSC curriculum empowers students to be globally-minded problem solvers who are ready to learn across boundaries and collaborate with others to make an impact on the world. To achieve this, NUSC offers students a holistic and interdisciplinary education which is delivered in small group seminar-style classes, intertwining living and learning. A wealth of diverse perspectives, local and global, are woven into the curriculum. Experiential learning programmes and dedicated moments of reflection are also integral to the curriculum, to develop cross-cultural competencies and foster personal development in its students by encouraging them to be curious, critical, open-minded and adaptable. For more information on the NUSC Difference, please visit https://nuscollege.nus.edu.sg/ 22 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2022 | 21
Global Student Exchange Partnerships
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THE AMERICAS
CANADA
Dalhousie University
McGill University
Osgoode Hall Law School of York University
Queen’s University at Kingston
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
University of Victoria
Western University
USA
Boston University
Duke University
Georgetown University
New York University
Northwestern University
Stanford Law School
The University of Texas at Austin
University of Illinois @ Urbana Champaign
Washington University, St. Louis
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BELGIUM ITALY UK
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Bocconi University Center for Transnat’l Legal Studies
Durham University
DENMARK SPAIN King’s College London
University of Copenhagen IE Law School Newcastle University
Queen Mary University of London
University of Bristol
GERMANY SWEDEN University of Cambridge
Bucerius Law School Stockholm University
University College London
University of Manchester
IRELAND THE NETHERLANDS University of Nottingham
Trinity College Dublin Erasmus University Rotterdam
University College Dublin Tilburg University
ASIA-PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA
University of Melbourne
University of Queensland
University of Sydney
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
China University of Political Science and Law
East China University of Political Science & Law
Fudan University
Peking University
Renmin University of China
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tsinghua University
HONG KONG SAR
University of Hong Kong
INDIA
National Law School of India University
INDONESIA
Universitas Indonesia
JAPAN
Kyushu University
Nagoya University
KOREA
Seoul National University
Sungkyunkwan University
NEW ZEALAND
University of Auckland
MIDDLE EAST Victoria University of Wellington
ISRAEL VIETNAM
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hanoi Law University
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 23Exchange Plus Programme
Exchange Plus programmes are available to students on the four-year LLB programme. Under these arrangements, students will
complete three years at NUS and then go to one of the partner universities listed below to read an LLM for one year. Upon successful
completion of the LLM, NUS Law students will graduate with an LLB (Hons) from NUS and an LLM from the partner university.
New York University Boston University Erasmus University
King’s College London University of Melbourne University of Toronto
“
My time with Erasmus University Rotterdam was nothing
short of eye-opening. As the only Exchange Plus
university that is based in a civil law jurisdiction, it
allowed me to experience things from both the European
and civil law perspective. This also served as a nice
complement to the already multi-faceted experience
which NUS Law provides. As the icing on top, life in
Europe and Rotterdam was rarely a dull moment.
Whether be it meeting friends from around the world, “
exploring historical sites or even an evening stroll along
the river Maas against the backdrop of eclectic
skyscrapers, there is undeniably something for everyone.
Leon Goh
Class of 2022
Erasmus University
“
Studying in UofT has been everything I expected and so
much more. The academic program gave me the
opportunity to learn from leading academics and
professionals in a variety of interdisciplinary fields. Outside
the classroom, the city is home to one of the most culturally
diverse populations in the world and every street shines with
its own unique identity. With sport events throughout the
“
year and beautiful landscapes just a short drive away, there
is always somewhere to explore while living and studying in
this vibrant city.
Nicholas Khoo
Class of 2022
University of Toronto
“
The NUS-King’s College London LLB-LLM Exchange Plus
Programme was a fantastic experience. For one, King’s
offers various interesting modules based on recent trends
such as cryptocurrency, financial technology and electronic
commerce. I also had the opportunity to learn from some
of the world’s leading professors and to interact with a
diverse student population - which made the overall
experience enriching and intellectually stimulating. All
“
these, coupled with living in one of the most exciting and
vibrant cities in the world, made my LLM experience at
King’s an unforgettable one.
Nathanael Po
Class of 2023
King's College London
24 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2022 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 | 23Explore the World
The Student Exchange Programme offers an excellent opportunity to study the laws of a foreign legal system up close. Exchange
students experience different cultures and lifestyles, make new acquaintances, and of course, travel. The Programme enables NUS
Law students to spend either one or both semesters of their third year in one of our partner law schools.
Students in the concurrent degree programme may spend one semester of their third year and students in the double degree
programme may spend one semester of their fourth year in one of our partner universities. NUS Law also hosts incoming exchange
students from our partner universities, adding to the vibrancy of the Law School.
“
My exchange experience was so much more than I
anticipated. I ticked off things on my bucket list such as
bungee jumping and ski diving, solo traveling and
becoming fast friends with people from all over the world.
Meeting people from all walks of life, from different
cultures, with different worldviews, shaped my values and
“
allowed me to grow. My advice: step outside your comfort
zone. Do what scares you. Be open to new experiences,
meeting new people and different ways of thinking.
Clara Nah
Class of 2021
Victoria University of Wellington
“
Exchange at Washington DC opened up my eyes to
different cultures and perspectives. My classmates were all
postgraduates and older than me, so classes were pretty
intimidating for me at first. DC is also a food paradise -
owing to the immigrant population, I managed to taste
different cuisines like Salvadoran, Ethiopian, Mexican,
“
Afghani etc. Nonetheless, my favourite memory is driving
3 hours every weekend to the east coast at Assateague
Island to camp and surf with other local surfers!
Cheng Wai Yee
Class of 2021
Georgetown University
26 | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2022 | 25Admissions
Each year, around 240 students enter the LLB programme at NUS Law. Although most of the LLB students are Singaporeans,
the programme is also open to international students.
For more information, please visit the NUS Law website at law.nus.edu.sg/admissions
Four-Year LLB Programme
Local Qualifications
Qualifications Requirements
• Good overall ‘A’ level results and
• At least B grade in H1 General Paper (GP), or a good pass in H2 Knowledge & Inquiry (KI); or a minimum SAT
Critical Reading / Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 700 accompanied by a minimum E grade for
Singapore- GP/KI.
Cambridge ‘A’ level
Note: An improved GP grade of B or better or a good pass in KI from another sitting can qualify one for application
to Law, but only the GP or KI grade obtained in the same sitting as the other main ‘A’ level content papers can be
used for computation of the admission score.
• Good IB results, including at least grade 5 for:
- SL/HL English A: Language and Literature;
- SL/HL English A: Literature;
- SL/HL English B; or
International - SL Literature & Performance
Baccalaureate (IB)
Notes: A minimum SAT Critical Reading / Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score of 700 accompanied by a
minimum grade 4 for SL English or SL Literature & Performance can also qualify one for application to Law.
Those completing IB in the year of admission to NUS may apply based on their projected results.
• Excellent polytechnic results
Diplomas from
• At least A2 grade in English Language at ‘O’ level and preferably a Certificate of Merit (COM) from the
Local Polytechnics
polytechnic studies
NUS High School • At least B+ grade for English modules EL5131 and EL6131 or a minimum SAT Test Critical Reading/
Diploma Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 700 with at least C grade for EL5131 and EL6131.
International Qualifications
Detailed admissions requirements for those presenting international qualifications (including Singaporeans / Singapore PRs) are
available at the NUS Office of Admissions website: www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus
Those who possess equivalent high school qualifications, which are in the non-English medium are required to submit proof
of their proficiency in the English language, for example, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based)
or IELTS score of 7.0. International applicants presenting the International Baccalaureate (IB) are required to meet the stated
admissions requirements.
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For Double Degree programmes, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both NUS Law and NUS Business School, or College of
Humanities and Sciences.
Application Procedures
The NUS Office of Admissions (OAM) administers all applications for undergraduate programmes. Different application deadlines and
procedures apply to different categories and high school qualifications. For more information, please visit nus.edu.sg/oam/. Under
“Apply To NUS”, please select the relevant category to file your application.
Shortlisting and Selection
To be considered for shortlisting for the written test and interview, applicants should indicate Law as the first or second choice under
the choice of courses. If you are interested in the Double Degree Programmes or Concurrent Degree Programme, you should opt for
these in the same application form.
Written Test and Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for a written test and attend a formal interview, usually held in mid-April.
Tuition Fees
The cohort-based fee system has been implemented since Academic Year (AY) 2008/2009. Under this system, tuition fees for the new
undergraduate intake cohort of students will be fixed throughout the student’s entire candidature. This enables students to better
plan the financing of their undergraduate studies.
The table below reflects the applicable fees (per annum amounts) for the Undergraduate Intake Cohort of AY2021/2022.
Subsidised Fees Singapore Dollars (S$)
Singapore Citizens S$12,650
Singapore Permanent Residents S$17,700
International Students S$27,050
Details of tuition fees for AY2022/2023 will be published at the Registrar’s Office website at www.nus.edu.sg/
registrar/administrative-policies-procedures/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees
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