OVERVIEW
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Laws (LLM) – Asian Legal Studies Specialisation is offered by the NUS Faculty of Law.
This specialisation adds to the diversity of the Faculty of Law’s graduate offerings, and rides on the momentum generated by the Asian Law Institute (ASLI), established in the law school in 2003.
This innovative specialisation – one of only a handful available globally – allows students to study in depth the laws, legal systems, institutions and legal traditions of South, Southeast, and East Asia.
It also affords the opportunity to focus on particular areas of law (e.g. commercial law, constitutional law and international law) as these are treated across the dynamic continent that is Asia.
The specialisation will enable students to understand not only the law in its wider socio-cultural context, but to appreciate its linkages with regional commerce, trade and politics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the NUS LLM programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
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| Skill/Experience |
Not applicable
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English Language
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Applicants from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States:
Applicants whose LLB or LLM degrees were conducted entirely in the English medium:
- May submit a request with supporting documents for consideration (on a case-by-case basis) to be granted a waiver
Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in English:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based), or
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 7.0.
Candidates who have obtained a TOEFL score of 92–99 (Internet-based) may also apply, but may be invited to attend an interview or be required to undertake a prescribed intensive English language training course, prior to commencing law studies.
Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. In view of COVID-19, TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition, TOEFL ITP® Plus (with a score of at least 627) for China and IELTS indicator (with the same scores as the standard IELTS test) will be accepted in the interim until testing centres reopen.
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Other
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Not applicable
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MODE OF STUDY AND PROGRAMME CANDIDATURE
The NUS LLM programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from the NUS LLM programme with an Asian Legal Studies specialisation, students must meet the following requirements:
| Programme and/or Specialisation |
Read and pass a total of 40–44 MCs.
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| Module and/or Qualification |
At least 24 MCs must be from modules in the Asian Legal Studies subject cluster, including the compulsory module Legal Systems of Asia—unless exempted. Students from non-Common Law jurisdictions are required to take Singapore Common Law of Contract.
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| Cumulative Average Point (CAP) |
Not applicable
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| Other |
Not applicable
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FEES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Kindly note that all fees for the NUS LLM programme quoted on this page are exclusive of prevailing GST, unless otherwise stated. The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.