NUS Law offers the following Graduate Programmes:<\/p>\r\n
Juris Doctor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a graduate law degree that may lead to qualification for the practice of law in Singapore. At NUS Law, the JD programme comprises a:<\/p>\r\n The JD, whether in the 2-year or 3-year programme, is made up of a number of prescribed compulsory courses and elective courses which may be chosen from a number of specialisation clusters. Candidates enrolled in the 2-year programme will have to complete 84-86 units of such courses while those enrolled in the 3-year programme will have to complete 120-124 units. In exceptional circumstances, the 3-year JD may be completed in 2.5 years.<\/p>\r\n For more information, please visit law1a.nus.edu.sg\/student_matters\/grad_prog\/jd_deg_reqm.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n Master of Laws (LLM) by Coursework<\/strong><\/p>\r\n The LLM degree is a one-year programme conducted on a full-time basis. Candidates must possess a good LLB Honours Degree from a reputable University. They may opt from the outset to complete any 40-44 units of courses and graduate with an LLM degree with no specialization, offering them maximum flexibility in course selection according to individual preferences and interests.<\/p>\r\n For more information, please visit: law1a.nus.edu.sg\/student_matters\/grad_prog\/gdc_deg_reqm.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n Specialised Master of Laws (LLM) by Coursework<\/strong><\/p>\r\n NUS Law offers the following specialisations:<\/p>\r\n The specialised LLM is a one-year programme conducted on a full-time basis. For LLM Maritime Law, candidates may also choose to study part-time over two academic years. Classes may be conducted on weekdays during office hours. Candidates must possess a good LLB Honours Degree from a reputable University and will have to complete 40-44 units of courses comprising at least 24 units in the relevant specialisation to graduate with an LLM degree with specialisation.<\/p>\r\n For more information, please visit law1a.nus.edu.sg\/student_matters\/grad_prog\/gdc_deg_reqm.html<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Master of Laws (International Business Law)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This specialised LLM is a one-year programme conducted on a full-time basis. Candidates must possess a good LLB Honours Degree from a reputable University. Candidates will spend the entire first semester in NUS, and spend the second semester in Shanghai at premises set aside for NUS Law within ECUPL’s campus. Candidates will read a total of 40-44 units of courses in the programme.<\/p>\r\n For more information, please visit law1a.nus.edu.sg\/student_matters\/grad_prog\/gdc_deg_reqm.html<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Graduate Diplomas<\/strong><\/p>\r\n NUS Law offers the following part-time graduate diplomas for legal practitioners:<\/p>\r\n Candidates must have obtained Graduate Certificates<\/a> in the relevant specialisation with at least an overall average C+ grade to apply. Direct admission into the Graduate Diploma programme is not available. Applicants are required to complete the Graduate Certificate programme first before applying.<\/p>\r\n Candidates must pass all courses and successfully obtain an additional 12 to 14 Units (generally 3 courses) to stack their graduate certificate credits to the relevant Graduate Diploma. The coursework programmes are conducted on a part-time basis over a maximum candidature of four semesters (ie. 2 years).<\/p>\r\n NUS Law also offers the Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law & Arbitration<\/a> programme which is designed for master mariners and non-legal professionals working in the maritime industry. Candidates work directly towards the diploma; there is no option to exit the programme with a graduate certificate.<\/p>\r\n Candidates in the programme are required to read 32-36 units of courses. Twelve of these units may be taken from the courses offered in the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration<\/a> programme, with the remaining 20-24 units taken from courses in the Maritime Law course grouping.<\/p>\r\n Overseas candidates accepted into the programme must pursue it full-time within two semesters. Candidates working for companies based in Singapore who are supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will normally pursue the programme part-time and complete it within four semesters. The programme is conducted fully by coursework.<\/p>\r\n The minimum period of candidature for full-time programme is one year (two semesters) and the maximum is three years (six semesters). The minimum period of candidature for part-time programme is two years (four semesters) and the maximum is three years (six semesters).<\/p>\r\n For faculty-administered financial assistance and scholarships, visit law1a.nus.edu.sg\/admissions\/sch_requirements.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n For university-wide scholarship and financial assistance, visit nusgs.nus.edu.sg\/scholarships\/<\/a> and nusgs.nus.edu.sg\/financial-aid\/<\/a> respectively.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Faculty of Law Coursework Programmes Degrees Offered NUS Law offers the following Graduate Programmes: Juris Doctor Master of Laws (LLM) by Coursework Specialised\u00a0Master of Laws (LLM) by Coursework Master of Laws (International Business Law) Graduate Diplomas\u00a0 Curriculum Structure & Degree Requirements Juris Doctor The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a graduate law degree that may […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":404,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-553","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\r\n
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