Faculty of Law

Asia's Global Law School

Application Periods & Forms

Research Programmes

The main intake for research degrees is at the beginning of Semester 1 in August each year. There is also a secondary intake of research students at the beginning of Semester 2 in January. However, research students enrolling in January will find it harder to fulfil the coursework requirements for research degrees, and we encourage students to come in August. For priority in the award of places and scholarships, applications for research degrees should reach us six months before the start of the semester in which the candidate intends to commence candidature, i.e. in December or June.

For application for admission in AY2010/2011:

Intake Application Period
Semester 1 (August 2010) 1 October 2009 – 15 November 2009

Semester 2 (January 2011)

 15 November 2009 - 15 May 2010
 

 

Please apply using ONE of the application methods below:

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Apply online via the Registrar’s Office website at: http://nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/apply-research.php

In addition to the ‘Supporting Documents Checklist’ at https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/gd/checklist.pdf, please include a Preliminary Reading List, Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement to support your application.

» Download a paper-based application form: MS Word Version or PDF version
Completed/Incomplete application received after the respective application deadline will be considered for the next Intake.

 

Coursework Programmes

For coursework programmes, the Faculty conducts only one admission exercise for each academic year. Successful candidates will commence their course of study in Semester 1 (August).

The application period for AY2010/2011 is indicated in the table below. Please apply using ONE of the application methods below:

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Apply online via the Registrar’s Office website at: http://nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/apply-coursework.php

For applicants applying to the International Business Law programme or the Part A Bar Course/Examination, please use the paper-based application form as the online option is currently unavailable.
» Download a paper-based application form:
Programme Application Period Application Forms

LLM, with or without concentration in:

  • - Asian Legal Studies
  • - Corporate & Financial Services Law
  • - Intellectual Property & Technology Law
  • - International & Comparative Law
  • - Maritime Law
 1 October 2009 to 1 December 2009 Applications closed
LLM (International Business Law)
[term starts in July 2010]		 1 October 2009 to 1 January 2010
 Applications closed
Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law and Arbitration 1 October 2009 to 1 December 2009 Applications closed

Part A Bar Course (formerly Graduate Diploma in Singapore Law)

IMPORTANT: Late applications beyond 30 April 2010 will be considered on an extenuating case-by-case basis. An application fee of $200 will be applicable. 		1 February 2010 to 30 April 2010 Applications closed

Part A Bar Exam only

IMPORTANT: Late applications beyond 30 April 2010 will be considered on an extenuating case-by-case basis. An application fee of $200 will be applicable
1 February 2010 to 30 April 2010		 Applications closed
 

Late applications will NOT be accepted. 

Supporting Document

Applications should be accompanied by the following:

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 Certified copy of Singapore NRIC or Citizenship Certificate for Singapore citizens OR copy of re-entry permit for Singapore PRs OR copy of Passport page showing nationality and personal details for International Applicants
» Official Bachelor's/Master's Degree Transcript (with English translation, if applicable)
» Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Certificate (with English translation, if applicable)
» TOEFL or IELTS Score Sheet (only original score sheet will be accepted) Please request the testing organization to send your score sheet (s) directly to Graduate Division, Faculty of Law, NUS. For TOEFL score sheet, please note that the specific institution code is 9085.
» A recent passport-sized photograph to be attached in the box provided in the online OR paper-based application form
» Two academic referee’s reports (to be sent in SEALED envelopes with its flap bearing the referee’s signature across it)
» Application Fee of S$40.00 for paper-based applications and $20.00 for online applications
» Detailed Research Proposal and Preliminary Reading List (for research programmes only)
» Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement (optional for coursework programmes)
» Statement of Purpose: Describe your areas of academic interest and your career goals and indicate  your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies and how graduate studies will contribute to your professional development
» Personal Statement: Describe briefly your personal, academic and professional history, including significant non-law activities. You may wish to elaborate on your education, community and professional experiences, publications, personal background and why you think you will be an asset to the NUS community
» Official Rank Certification Document, where applicable (for Part A Bar Course only)
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