SINGAPORE'S PREMIER PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE LAW DEGREE JURIS ACADEMICDOCTORYEAR2023
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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 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.
You will be taught by experts in the field, sitting beside future leaders of the profession — joining an alumni network that includes the top legal officers in Singapore as well as partners in major law firms from Shanghai to Hong Kong, and from New York to London.
Professor Simon Chesterman FacultyDean of Law National University of Singapore
Whatever your reason for considering a graduate degree, I hope you will take the time to explore where the NUS Law JD could take you.
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Our new Juris Doctor (JD) degree reflects the best of these qualities. It offers a degree that is recognised globally from the most highly-regarded law school in Asia, including a pathway to practice in its most dynamic and open economy. With bespoke courses for graduate students as well as the breadth of a curriculum with more than a hundred electives to choose from, you will be able to craft a degree that suits your needs and interests, preparing you for wherever your career takes you.
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As Asia’s global law school, NUS Law combines tradition and innovation. Tradition reflects more than six decades of rigorous education and research that has shaped Singapore’s legal system and produced most of its leading lawyers. Innovation embraces an openness to new ideas and to the world, with an outward looking academic programme that welcomes lawyers from across the region and the planet.
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Since 1957 the School’s curriculum has been infused with perspectives from other jurisdictions and disciplines. This tradition has accelerated in recent years, providing a legal education that is comparative, international and multidisciplinary. NUS Law hosts many 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 and Comparative Law, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property and Technology Law, Law and Society, Legal Theory, Maritime Law, and Private Law.
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Graduate school should be about more than just study, though. NUS Law enjoys a beautiful campus that is adjacent to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, the Botanic Gardens. There are opportunities for leadership and for service, including student clubs and pro bono opportunities.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Law #11
The Elective modules allow students to pursue their interest in a particular field of law from a broad and diverse range, including Asian Legal Studies, Civil Law, Corporate and Financial Services Law, Intellectual Property and Technology Law, International and Comparative Law, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Maritime Law, Private Law, Law and Society, and Research and Skills.
The 3-year JD can be completed in 2.5 years in exceptional circumstances.
Professor Wayne Courtney as Vice Dean (Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies) oversees all academic coursework programmes at NUS Law. Wayne specialises in contract law and has broader interests in commercial law and private law. He is the author of two books, Contractual Indemnities and The Modern Contract of Guarantee (now in its fourth edition), and co-editor of Punishment and Private Law His work has been cited by the apex courts of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom, by the Hong Kong Court of Appeal, and by various other courts. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Contract Law, section co-editor (Southeast Asia) for the Journal of Banking and Finance Law and Practice, and a past member of the editorial board of the Sydney Law Review
Associate Professor Jean Ho ’03 is the Director of the JD programme. Prior to academia, she practiced investor-state dispute settlement and general international arbitration with Shearman & Sterling LLP. Her areas of research cover investment contracts, the law on state and investor responsibility, and property regulation in international law. Jean’s shorter works have appeared in the British Yearbook of International Law and the American Journal of International Law, while her books are helmed by Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. She is an Editorial Board Member and Book Review Editor of the Journal of International Economic Law, and Deputy Chair (Research) of the UNCITRAL Academic Forum on Investor-State Dispute Settlement. Jean is the only person to lecture in English, French and Mandarin for the United Nations Audiovisual Library in International Law Lecture Series.
The Juris Doctor degree, commonly known as a JD, is a graduate law degree that may lead to qualification for the practice of law in Singapore.
Each year, a number of visiting professors from some of the leading law schools in the world, including Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, the LSE, Melbourne, Seoul National University and University of Hong Kong amongst many others, also offer elective modules taught intensively over three weeks, thus increasing the richness of your academic experience at NUS Law.
At the NUS, the JD programme comprises: (i) A 2-year single graduate degree programme for candidates holding a basic law degree from another jurisdiction; and (ii) A 3-year single graduate degree programme for candidates holding a non-law degree.
Why a JD at NUS?
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 #8 law school in the world by Times Higher Education (THE) 2022, and #1 in Asia by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2022. 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.
Professor Wayne Courtney
Juris Doctor Programme
Structure
The Compulsory modules aim to: i. give an understanding of the basic law modules and general principles; ii. provide training in the basic skills essential for every lawyer, including analysis, research, writing, advocacy and problem-solving; and
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Associate Professor Jean Ho ’03
Associate Professor Arif Jamal
Associate Professor Arif Jamal as Vice Dean (Graduate Studies) has general oversight of the graduate coursework programmes at NUS Law, which include the JD, LLM, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate. His research and teaching interests include law and religion, law in Muslim contexts, and legal and political theory. Arif is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Asian Journal of Comparative Law and has held visiting appointments with the law schools of the University of Trento, Tel Aviv University, City University of Hong Kong, as well as at the Centre for Transnational Legal Studies in London.
The JD, whether in the 2-year or 3-year programme, is made up of a number of prescribed compulsory modules and elective modules which may be chosen from a number of specialisation clusters.
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iii. give an appreciation of the role of law and lawyers in their own society and in the global community to better equip a lawyer to deal with the challenges of globalisation.
How does the acceleration option work for the JD?
Programme Requirements
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Type 2-year JD
Can I be exempted from certain compulsory modules in the 2-year JD programme?
Yes. Exemptions from certain compulsory modules will be determined by Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) on a case-by-case basis taking into account considerations such as subjects previously studied in the candidate’s previous law degree and relevant work experience. The candidates will then have the opportunity to read more elective modules to make up the credits and successfully complete a total of 84-86 MC for the 2-year JD degree. This means that you will have more elective space to read modules in our specialisation clusters such as Asian Legal Studies, Civil Law, Corporate and Financial Services Law, Intellectual Property and Technology Law, International and Comparative Law, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Maritime Law, and Private Law.
84-86 Modular Credits (MC) 120-124 Modular Credits (MC)
3-year JD
A university degree in any non-law discipline with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree
Law graduates from a civil law country or a non-gazetted common law university with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree
Admissions written test and interview
Minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) or IELTS score of 7.5
The 3-year JD comprising 120-124 MC, may be accelerated in some cases for completion within 2.5 years subject to the approval of Vice Dean (Academic Affairs), which will take into consideration the student’s first year’s exam grades. Instead of reading 20 MC per semester for 6 semesters, they can read 24-25 MC per semester for 5 semesters to meet 120-124 MC. There is no acceleration option for the 2-year JD.
Are there student exchange opportunities in the JD programme?
Overseas student exchange opportunities are available to the JD students in the 3-year programme. Overseas student exchange will not be available in either the accelerated JD programme or the 2-year JD programme.
How is the JD taught?
As far as possible, the JD cohort will be taught in one section for the seminar-style compulsory modules: Criminal Law, Introduction to Legal Theory, Company Law, Legal Systems of Asia and Equity & Trusts. For compulsory modules taught in lecture-tutorial style, the JD students will attend the same lectures as the LLB students, but will be placed in separate tutorial group(s) from the LLB students: Torts, Contract, Property, Constitutional & Administrative Law and Evidence. In some compulsory and skills-based modules, they will be mingled with the LLB Students: Singapore Law in Context, Legal Analysis, Research & Communication, Trial Advocacy/Corporate Deals, and Pro Bono Service.
Associate Professor Lin Lin LLM ’06 PhD ’10 (China)
“The NUS Law JD Programme offers a one of a kind opportunity for students eager to gain a firm foundation in law and the requisite knowledge and skills to practice in Singapore. Surrounded by exemplary peers and a world-leading faculty, our programme offers an inspiring, cultivating and transformative experience, and enables students to think and tinker both in the classroom of wide-ranging core and elective curriculums, and in their constant interaction with the broader legal community.”
For the elective modules, the JD students will be integrated into the same class with LLB and LLM students, but will be graded separately from LLB and LLM students.
The programme requirements are designated Modular Credits (MC) – most 4 MC or 5 MC modules have 36 classroom contact hours per semester, typically 3 hours per week, for 12 weeks. Most 8 MC modules have 72 classroom contact hours; these modules may be taught in one semester (e.g. Law of Torts, Criminal Law, Company Law) or over an academic year (e.g. Law of Contract).
3-year JD Curriculum (120-124 MC)
Elective modules have the flexibility to craft your own menu of modules in Year Three (32-35 MC) the areas listed below.
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Construction Law
Corporate Finance Law
International Law and Asia Islamic Law
Chinese Commercial Law
China, India and International Law
International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law
European Union Law
China, India and International Law
2-Year JD Programme (Italy)
Advanced Contract Law
Modern Chinese Law & Legal Chinese Private Law in East Asia (Korea, Taiwan, Japan)
Competition Law and Policy
Commercial Conflict of Laws
Indonesian Law
Private International Law Securities and Capital Markets Regulation
Corporate Tax: Profits & Distributions
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practitioner's Perspective
Asian Legal Studies*
ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy
ASEAN Law and Policy
International Projects Law and Practice Law and Practice of Investment Management Law of Agency Law of Insurance Law, Institutions, and Business in Greater China
Chinese Corporate and Securities Law
Taxation of Cross-Border Commercial Transactions II Trade Finance Law
International Commodity Trading Law Clinic
Electives
The Belt & Road Initiative & International Trade Governance
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China
Modern Chinese Law & Legal Chinese Strategies for Asian Disputes - A Comparative Analysis
One distinctive and formidable strength of NUS Law is the broad and diverse range of elective modules that we offer. Students choose modules from many clusters or specialisations.
ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy Banking Law
Corporate and Financial Services Law*
Taxation of Cross-Border Commercial Transactions
Civil Law*
Chinese Corporate and Securities Law
Maritime Conflict of Laws Mergers and Acquisitions
Trusts Law in the Asia-Pacific Region Wealth Management Law
Chinese Commercial Law
Human Rights in Asia
Marco Notarnicola
International Investment Law and Arbitration
Economic Analysis of Private Law (Contract and Torts)
Chinese Commercial Law
International Investment Law
“I would never imagine returning to my alma mater 10 years after completing my LLM studies at NUS, but here I am, proudly part of the inaugural 2-year JD programme. I am excited to challenge my years of practice by learning the underlying theories behind the common law of Singapore and immersing myself in an educational experience that embraces a truly global approach.”
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Corporate Insolvency Law
Credit & Cross-BorderSecurityInsolvency Law
Tax Planning & Policy
Business & Finance for Lawyers
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.
JD Class of 2023
Challenges of Emerging Technologies to Financial Regulation
International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China
Indonesian Law Law and Democracy in East Asia Law, Institutions, and Business in Greater China
World Trade Law
Chinese Corporate and Securities Law
Climate Change Law
Law and Democracy in East Asia Law, Economics, Development, and Geography Law, Institutions, and Business in Greater China
Economic Analysis of Private Law (Contract and Torts)
Conflict of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration
Multinational Enterprises and International Law Principles of Port Finance and Regulation
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While the modules range from theoretical to practical, the overriding objective is to provide students with a liberal education through the medium of law that will allow them to maximise their potential to the fullest degree.
Compliance and Risk Management
Human Rights in Asia
International Trademark Law and Policy
International Investment Law and Arbitration
International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
Multinational Enterprises and International Law
Developing States in a Changing World Order
ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy
Economic Analysis of Private Law (Contract and Torts)
Maritime Conflict of Laws
International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution*
Fashion FoundationsLaw of IP Law
International Dispute Settlement
IT Law II
Privacy & Data Protection Law
International Law and Asia International Legal Process
International Investment Law
Energy IntellectualArbitrationProperty Arbitration
European Union Law
International Geographical Indications Protection (IP)
International Energy Law
International Regulation of the Global Commons International Space Law
International Environmental Law & Policy
Current Challenges to Investment Arbitration
International and Comparative Law*
The Trial of Jesus in Western Legal Thought Trade Finance Law
Transnational Terrorism and International Law
State Responsibility: Theory and Practice
Law of Intellectual Property (A)
“To embark on the study of law is to embark on an adventure. A life in the law is a life of learning. Like all adventures, like life itself, there will be highs as well as lows, and let's face it, a high level of tension and stress. But the practice of law in all its multifarious guises involves solving problems and, most importantly, helping people, it can be exciting and deeply satisfying. So remember that and enjoy the adventure!”
International Investment Law
International Criminal Law
China, India and International Law
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China
Deborah Barker Class of 1976 Senior Counsel Managing Partner, Withers KhattarWong
Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration
Complex Arbitrations: Multiparty - Multicontract
International Arbitration & the New York Convention
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Intellectual Property and Technology Law*
Private International Law
Conflict of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration
Mediation/ConciliationMediation of Inter- & Investor-State Disputes
Public International Law
Challenges of Emerging Technologies to Financial Regulation
International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
The Belt & Road Initiative & International Trade Governance
Intellectual Property Arbitration
Biotechnology Law
SIACNegotiationandInstitutional Arbitration
International Investment Law and Arbitration
Climate Change Law
International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law
Global Data Privacy Law
International Humanitarian Law
ASEAN Law and Policy
Aviation Law & Policy
International Economic Law Clinic
Cybersecurity and Privacy Law
US Copyright: International and Comparative Perspectives
Entertainment Law: Pop Iconography & Celebrity Ethical Digital Governance and Legal Society
Conflict of Laws in International Commercial Arbitration
International Dispute Settlement
Sports Law & Arbitration Strategies for Asian Disputes - A Comparative Analysis World Trade Law
Protection Overlaps in Intellectual Property Law Sports Law & Arbitration
US Copyright: International and Comparative Perspectives World Trade Law
International Copyright Law and Policy
International Water Law
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in China
International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law
Law of Insurance
Carriage of Goods by Sea CorporateCharterpartiesInsolvency Law
“The NUS Law Juris Doctor programme was the perfect opportunity for me to pursue my interest in law among peers from a myriad of backgrounds. This was especially important to me as the faculty not only offered a stellar curriculum, but the diversity within the cohort allowed for fresh and novel perspectives when it came to understanding the law.”
The Pro Bono Family Law Litigation Clinic
International Moots and Other Competitions
Brendan Brian Conceicao
International Carriage of Passengers by Sea
Advanced Contract Law
Others*
International Commercial Arbitration Law of Marine Insurance
Credit & Security
International Contract Law: Principles and Practice
Admiralty Law & Practice
University Research Opportunities Programme / Directed Research (DR)
Maritime Law*
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Singapore Legal History
The Corporate Law Clinic
Specialised Topics in Family Law
Law of Marine Insurance Private International Law
* Note: This list is only a guide; not all elective modules are offered each semester and enrolment in each module is subject to the number of available places and will be based on Priority Score and Tie-Breakers rules if demand exceeds supply. Check the latest list on our website. For a full description of each elective module including lecturer, assessment mode and availability, please visit https://law.nus.edu.sg/student_matters/course_listing/elective_subjects.htm l
The Evolving Legal Landscapes Clinic
Maritime Conflict of Laws
Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Law
Private Law*
Carriage of Goods by Sea DomesticCharterparties&International Sale of Goods
Corporate Social Responsibility Criminal Practice
JD Class of 2024
3-Year JD Programme (Singapore)
Programme
Family Law and Practice
Advanced Criminal Legal Process Behavioural Economics, Law & Regulation
Economic Analysis of Private Law (Contract and Torts)
The Pro Bono Criminal Law Litigation Clinic
NUS-StateNationalMedicalLegalLegalLawLawJurisprudenceandLiteratureandReligionArgument&NarrativeResearch:Method&DesignLawandEthicsArtsCouncilExternshipCourtsJudicialClerkship
Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law Regulation & Political Economy
Maritime PrinciplesLawofPort Finance and Regulation Trade Finance Law
The Access to Justice Low Bono Litigation Clinic
The Capital Offences Criminal Litigation Clinic
Tuition Fees Programme Programme Tuition fees (before GST) 2-year JD programme S$61,710 3-year JD programme S$82,279
Prospective applicants should possess the following academic qualifications to be considered for admission:
English requirement
Two academic referees will be required. Two recommendation letters from the employer can be accepted as an alternative if the applicants have been out of formal education for several years. The referee reports or recommendation letters are to be submitted online by your referees.
“What intrigued me the most to NUS Law is its prestigious reputation in Asia and in the world, the unique diversity of faculty and students that can hardly be found in other law schools. I look forward to a culturally enriching experience at NUS Law, and I will maximise what I have learnt to prepare me for an entrepreneurial career in the digital-driven and ever-evolving world.”
Interviews: 13 January 2023 (Friday) and 14 January 2023 (Saturday)
All applicants should furnish (i) a personal statement; and (ii) a one to two-page curriculum vitae, setting out their educational history and work experiences (if any).
The application period will commence on 15 September and end on 15 November for the August intake in the following year. For detailed information on how to apply, please visit https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/app_periods_forms.html.
Chiu Yu Chi (Yuki)
JD Class of 2025 3-Year JD Programme (Taiwan)
• For the 3-year JD programme: A university degree in any non-law discipline with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree or its equivalent.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
All shortlisted applicants must undergo an interview and a written test. The interview and test will be conducted in January 2023. Details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.
Written Test and Interview
More details are available at https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/admin_requirements.html
The table below reflects the tuition fees for Academic Year 2023 intake. Please refer to updates/notes at https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/fees.html
Other requirements
• For the 2-year JD programme: Law graduates from a civil law country or a non-gazetted common law university with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree or its equivalent. Those completing their first degree by early July of the year of admission (August intake) may also apply.
Written Test: 7 January 2023 (Saturday)
Applicants whose university degree is from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States will not be required to submit proof of English language proficiency. All others will be required to submit a minimum TOEFL iBT Total score of 100 or minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band score of 7.5. If your degree was conducted entirely in the English medium and you wish to seek a waiver of this requirement, please submit your request together with supporting documents, and it will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Admission Criteria
(Note: NUS only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test scores may be accepted.)
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HJM Asia Law & Co LLC
Allen & Overy LLP (Singapore Office)
Ong Tay & Partners
OC Queenstreet LLC
Law Firms
Aptus Law Corporation Asia Practice LLP
Michael Hwang Chambers
Hill Dickinson LLP (Singapore Office)
Actus Legal LLP
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Jay Law
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
“An NUS law education equipped me with skills that served me not only as a lawyer but as a tech entrepreneur and a global business leader. Emerging technology like artificial intelligence and robotics is demanding new approaches to law and regulation, and NUS is one of the best places for aspiring legal professionals to prepare themselves for the challenges of this complex world.”
LinklatersLeeLawLeeKimKJosephineJooJurisAsiaCorporationLLCToonLLCChongLLCPrasad&Co&Co&LeeConnectLLCShergillLLPSingaporePte Ltd
A. W. Law LLC
Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow Bernard Rada & Lee Law Corporation Cairnhill Law LLC Chan Neo GLSfsLAWFreshfieldsFoxwoodDrewDLADentonsDavinderDavidCTLCCottyContinentalCNPClydeCliffordCliffordChristopherLLPBridgesChancePteLtdLawLLP&CoClassisSingaporeLawLLPLawLLPVivantMarchision&LauzeralLawCorporationLim&PartnersLLPSinghChambersLLCRodyk&DavidsonLLPPiperSingaporePteLtd&NapierLLCLLCBruckhausDeringerLLCLawFirmPteLtd
CFG@Law organises a number of events throughout the academic year, including The Practice of Law Networking Event for freshmen, the Law Careers Fair as well as weekly Careers Lunchtime Talks and industry-specific Panel Discussions. The Centre also manages the NUS TalentConnect – an online platform for Law students, alumni and employers to share and access internships, fellowships, Practice Training Contracts and other permanent job opportunities.
NUS Law encourages our students to acquaint themselves with legal work through vacation internships with local and foreign law firms, companies and institutions, the Legal Service and other government authorities. Around 85 to 90% of students do an internship during their time at NUS Law and there is no lack of internship opportunities available. As such, NUS Law has made a conscious decision not to make internships a compulsory part of the curriculum, preferring to give our students the flexibility to use their vacation time to pursue other interests, including doing voluntary work.
The following is a list of some of our vacation internship partners:
Gunderson Dettmer Gurbani & HerbertHelmsmanCoLLCSmithFreehills LLP
Centre for Future-ready Graduates
Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC
Careers and Internships
Internships
AEI Legal LLC
Adsan Law LLC Advocatus Law LLP
Oon & Bazul LLP
Mahmood Gaznavi & Partners
Myintsoe & Selvaraj
Pinsent Masons MPillay
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Malkin & Maxwell LLP
Oliver Quek & Associates
Tan Min-Liang Class of Co-founder2002and CEO of Razer Inc.
Angeline Suparto Law Corporation
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CFG@Law fosters networking with alumni and co-ordinates the Law Alumni Mentor Programme (LAMP). It also promotes close contacts with industry partners, by inviting them for various initiatives.
Mirandah Law LLP
NUS Law graduates follow a wide variety of career paths. Many take positions in leading firms in Singapore and around the world; others go on to occupy senior positions in government. Still others devote themselves to public service, or pursue higher degrees and join the world of academia. The Centre for Future-ready Graduates (CFG) at NUS Law is set up to equip students with Future-ready skills to transit smoothly to their careers of choice after graduation.
Pinnacle Law LLC
Parwani & Co
“The NUS Law JD programme has exceeded my expectations in every aspect, equipping me with skills and knowledge which will serve me well in the future. I have been intellectually challenged by world-leading academics, mentored by pioneering legal practitioners, and forged lifelong friendships with inspiring peers.”
Amadeus GDS Singapore Pte Ltd
PetroChina International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Tyto LLC
International
Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences
Aggreko (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd
Aberdeen Asset Management
Fox International Channels
WongPartnership LLP
NTUCNBCUniversalIncome Insurance Co-operative Limited
WithersKhattarWongLLP LLP
Capgemini Singapore
LawCorporationsFirms
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Hewlett Packard (HP)
Y S Chung Law Corporation
Stratech Systems Limited
CivilA*STARAviation Authority of Singapore Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Land Transport Authority National Arts Council National Environment Agency Singapore Academy of Law Singapore Sports Council
Singapore Petroleum Company Limited Singapore Post Limited
2-Year JD Programme (South Korea)
Tan Jeh Yaw Law Chambers
BP Singapore Pte Ltd
Legal Service
Organization (WIPO)
General Electric
GuocoLand Management Pte Ltd
GE Capital Aviation Service (GECAS)
StandardSMRT Chartered Bank
PayPal Private Limited
Yuen Law LLC
Lee Jaehoon JD Class of 2023
Public Interest Organisations
Merz Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Rolls-Royce Singapore Pte Ltd
Government Bodies
Merck Pte Ltd
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Klook LazadaTravelSouth East Asia Pte Ltd
Bunge ByteDanceLtd (Singapore)
BBC Worldwide
DanoneCiti Asia Pte Ltd
LEGO LinkedInGroupSingapore Pte Ltd
Legal Service Programme
Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
RHTLaw Asia Shook Lin & Bok LLP
Timothy Ng LLC
GE GemaltoMoneyPte Ltd
Singapore
Pavilion Capital International Pte Ltd
WorldTheVopakUnileverTellabs,SymantecIncSingaporeAsiaPteLtdWorldBank:ICSIDIntellectualProperty
Silverdale Capital Services Pte Ltd
Dril-Quip Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
White & Case
Court of Justice Permanent Court of Arbitration (Singapore Office)
Canon Singapore Pte Ltd
Harley-Davidson Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
RCI Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd
Simmons & Simmons JWS Pte Ltd
American International Group, Inc. (AIG)
Epsilon Telecommunication Pte Ltd
Orica International Pte Ltd
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Jeeyoon Anna Chung JD Class of 2025
“NUS Law aims to produce leaders who can be successful in whatever path they choose. You have an important decision to make. Choose well.”
“I chose the NUS JD programme as a gateway to a legal career and with a particular interest in international arbitration and mediation. NUS Law was my natural first choice given its prestige as Asia’s leading law school, the wide selection of courses, and faculty of diverse backgrounds. Singapore’s growing reputation as a dispute resolution hub also gave me the confidence that I will be able to achieve my professional goals here.”
3-Year JD Programme (South Korea)
Professor Simon Chesterman FacultyDean of Law National University of Singapore
22 | JURIS DOCTOR PROGRAMME 2023 FACULTY OF LAW National University of Singapore Eu Tong Sen Building 469G Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259776 Tel: (65) 6601 1503 Fax: (65) 6779 0979 Graduate lawJDadm@nus.edu.sgAdmissions: law.nus.edu.sg