Welcome to the NUS Faculty of Law! At this stage, you will probably be mulling over your choice of courses and universities, be these in Singapore or elsewhere. As you contemplate your options, let us acquaint you with the NUS Law Advantage and tell you what it is that makes our law school special, and why we want you to be a part of our community.
In a nutshell, you will enjoy diversity and choice, like no other school can offer. Our philosophy is not only to teach law, but to instil social conscience and empathy in our students. Instead of a curriculum with a heavy emphasis on compulsory or mandatory subjects, students can tailor their specialisations from a variety of elective subjects according to their aspirations, career goals and public interest inclinations.
#1
Law School in Asia
#9
Law School in the World (THE)
Source: Times Higher Education (THE)
World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Law
#12
Law School in the World (QS)
Source: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Law
More than
60 years
of legal education
100+
Electives offered
More than
6
Decades strong Alumni Network
Why NUS Law?
Map your own journey with us
Whether you pursue a 4-year LLB, any of our Double Degrees, Graduate or Juris Doctor Programme, there is absolute flexibility for you to craft your own menu of elective subjects. You can opt to specialise in areas as diverse as Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Criminal Law, World Trade Law, Asian Law, Shipping Law or International & Comparative Law. Such flexibility and course diversity are unparalleled and are made possible only because of the excellent and diverse teaching staff at the law school.
Teaching Pedagogy
We believe in creative and independent learning. Research opportunities, continuous assessment, tutorials, presentations and seminar-style teaching are emphasised, bolstered by the finest law library in all of Asia. The approach is to infuse the teaching of law subjects with policy prescriptions from other disciplines.
Student Life
You will interact with fellow undergraduates, exchange and graduate students representing around 35 countries. The NUS discretionary admissions policy recognises students with special talents or achievements. We are committed to diversity of talent, nationality and social background. With a variety of enriching Student Life activities and a plethora of student groups to join that pursue a broad range of interests and passions, you will enjoy being part of a thriving, vibrant community.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
We are committed to assisting deserving students. Apart from the scholarship, bursary and loan schemes offered by NUS, the law school has its own financial aid schemes that are supported by loyal and generous alumni.
Our illustrious Alumni
The law school has a rich history of more than six decades of alumni, who have gone to fill the ranks of the judiciary, government, law firms, diplomatic corps, academia, media, the arts and public interest work. This includes the current Chief Justice of Singapore, the current Minister of Law of Singapore, as well as graduates who are partners at major law firms, high-level civil servants, entrepreneurs whose companies are now listed on international stock exchanges.
We are Future-Ready
While celebrating our heritage and tradition, we are also at the cutting-edge of legal teaching and research. Our graduates are highly sought after by both local and overseas employers for their skills, training and sensibilities. We are proud of our alumni who fill the ranks of the judiciary, government, law firms, diplomatic corps, academia, media, the arts and public interest work. Indeed, the quality of training we provide, the NUS brand name and the law school's established 60-year track record have been instrumental in securing the best job opportunities for our graduates.
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