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Graduate Programmes Handbook
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Graduate Programmes

Applications for the July/August 2009 intake will open in October 2008
 
Our Graduate Law Students in the 2008-09 academic year, representing over 40 countries.
 

Message from Vice-Dean Alan Tan, Director of the Graduate Division

Dear Prospective Students,

Welcome to the NUS Law Graduate Programmes website, where I hope you will get a good idea of the exciting programmes that we have to offer. Our programmes are among the finest and most innovative in the world, and whether you pursue an LLM by coursework, LLM by research, a PhD, or any of our Graduate Diplomas, you will receive an unparalleled quality education at Asia’s Global Law School.

The graduate programmes at the NUS Law Faculty present exciting opportunities to study in a stimulating environment that is international in focus yet rooted in Asia. Whether for research or coursework, Singapore is an ideal place for a unique educational experience, being situated geographically and figuratively at the crossroads of the East and West. On the one hand, English is the language of instruction at the Faculty and Singapore’s legal system is historically linked to the common law system in England. Yet, the country’s location in Southeast Asia - among other countries with different legal traditions and cultures - has led to diversity in its development. Its relatively small size, the ethnic mix of its local population and its long history as a trading nation have also meant that Singapore is necessarily outward-looking. These factors, together with Singapore’s status as a modern and technologically-advanced international business and financial centre, are reflected in the courses offered at the Faculty. Students may also get the opportunity to gain practical experience in Singapore’s legal environment through attachment programmes with law firms, government institutions and other organisations.

Research Degrees

Coursework Degrees

Coursework Diplomas

Reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the law school, our graduate students come from over 40 countries and territories, representing all the continents in their diversity. In the 2008/09 academic year, our graduate students hail from: Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, the United Kingdom, the United States, Venezuela and Vietnam.

Our constant desire to innovate has also led to the introduction of two brand-new coursework concentrations from August 2007 – Asian Legal Studies and Maritime Law – complementing the existing Corporate and Financial Services Law, International and Comparative Law and Intellectual Property and Technology Law concentrations. Apart from our general LLM by Coursework programme, the law school offers a specialized programme - the LLM in International Business Law - taught in Singapore and Shanghai in partnership with the East China University of Politics and Law. In addition, we have partnered the New York University (NYU) School of Law to offer the NYU@NUS programme. This is an exciting and innovative dual degree programme that began in May 2007, offering students the opportunity to earn LLM degrees from two top law schools.

Do take time to surf the entire webpage for more details on these programmes. I look forward to receiving your applications, and to welcoming you personally to our beautiful campus and city.


Warmest regards,
Alan Tan



 
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