OVERVIEW
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Laws (LLM) without specialisation is offered by the NUS Faculty of Law.
The general LLM degree is an option that affords maximum flexibility in course selection according to a student’s individual preferences and interests.
Students may choose from any of the LLM modules to meet the graduation requirement of 40–44 MCs.
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:
| Academic |
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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The NUS LLM is a 40–44-modular credit (MC) coursework-based graduate degree programme. The NUS LLM without specialisation does not consist of any compulsory modules; students may pick from any of the modules offered in the programme.
NUS LLM Programme Modules
Students opting for the LLM without specialisation may pursue their particular area(s) of interest without restriction. They may select modules across a broad and diverse range of subject clusters, including Asian Legal Studies, Corporate & Financial Services Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law, International & Comparative Law, International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, Maritime Law, Private Law, Law & Society and Research & Skills. Students from non-Common Law jurisdictions are required to take Singapore Common Law of Contract in Semester 1.
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View Modules
| Module Code |
Module Title |
MCs |
| LC5337 |
Singapore Common Law of Contract |
4 |
| For a complete list of modules in all the subject clusters, please refer to the NUS Law website Course Listing. |
Note: For more information about the modules listed above (as well as other modules offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from the NUS LLM programme without a specialisation, students must meet the following requirements:
| Programme and/or Specialisation |
Read and pass a total of 40–44 MCs of any the modules offered under the NUS LLM programme.
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| Module and/or Qualification |
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.