Dean’s Welcome
 

Professor Andrew Simester
Dean
Faculty of Law
National University of Singapore


Message from our Vice Dean (Graduate Studies)
 

What can you expect from an NUS Law education?

Associate Professor Arif Jamal
Vice Dean (Graduate Studies)
Faculty of Law
National University of Singapore



Welcome to the NUS Faculty of Law! At this stage, you will probably be mulling over your choice of courses and universities. 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.



Watch the recorded webinars to learn more about the various LLM specialisations:
 
Alternatively, read about our coursework programmes here

Associate Professor Weitseng Chen
Director, LLM (Asian Legal Studies)

Webinar video was hosted by
Associate Professor Gary Bell
Former Director, LLM (Asian Legal Studies)
     
Associate Professor Dora Neo
Director, LLM (Corporate & Financial Services Law)
Director, Centre for Banking & Finance Law  
     
Associate Professor Daniel Seng
Director, LLM (Intellectual Property & Technology Law)
Director, Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law
     
Associate Professor Gary Bell
Director, LLM (International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution)
     
  Associate Professor Stephen Phua
Director, LLM (International Business Law)
Tax Director, EW Barker Centre for Law & Business
     
Associate Professor Simon Tay
Director, LLM (International & Comparative Law)
     
Professor Stephen Girvin
MPA Professor of Maritime Law
Director, LLM (Maritime Law)
Director, Centre for Maritime Law
     
  Professor Hans Tjio
Director, LLM (General)
Director, EW Barker Centre for Law & Business 


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Explore our Campus and Student Groups
 

Campus Tour Video

Let us bring you on a tour to see the environment of our beautiful campus, our facilities and the wide range of student clubs and interest groups you can be part of!
     
  View the 360 Virtual Tour of our Bukit Timah Campus


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Hear from our Students
 
“Being the best law school in Asia, NUS Law provides an opportunity to connect with some of the best legal minds in the world. The rich diversity in the LLM programme allows you to interact with people from different jurisdictions, which has been an invaluable experience so far. The plethora of electives provided by the University provides an opportunity for students to touch upon a range of subjects, not limited to law, thus allowing the students to explore their future options."
Aisvaria Subramanian (India)
Class of 2024
LLM (International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution)
     
"With the LLM in International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution at NUS, I have the opportunity to experience an extremely interesting and diverse programme, taught by leading professors from all over the world. I am amazed by the wide range of topics, the vibrant discussions during classes and the collegial spirit among my classmates from many  cultures. In addition, Singapore offers a fantastic quality of living with outstanding food and travel options."
Annina Jael Lippuner (Switzerland)
Class of 2024
LLM (International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution)
     
“The LLM programme at NUS stands out with its diverse range of courses, beautiful campus, and students from various backgrounds! It offers a comprehensive selection of specialised courses that caters to various legal interests, ensuring students can tailor their education to their career goals. I am enjoying student life on the beautiful campus which features historical buildings surrounded by nature, and allows for communication and friendship with students from different countries and professions.”
Tomoki Goto (Japan)
Class of 2024
LLM (Corporate & Financial Services Law)
     
“NUS Law not only provides one of the most multicultural learning environments, but it also offers high-quality classes conducted by prestigious professors from different countries. Given that I aspire to be able to work alongside experienced international legal professionals, the graduate programmes at NUS Law would definitely help to equip me with practical knowledge that will be imperative to my legal career.”
Wong Jing Hui (Malaysia)
Class of 2024
LLM (International Business Law)
     
“When I first arrived at NUS Bukit Timah Campus, I was deeply touched by a saying on the wall outside the academic building: ‘Knowledge Changes Destiny’. I am reminded that in this era of increasing uncertainty, with the knowledge gained from pursuing a legal education at NUS, I will be able to achieve my career objectives.”
Wang Siyuan (China)
Class of 2024
LLM (Asian Legal Studies)
     
"Pursuing the LLM in Maritime Law at NUS has been an incredible journey, where I've had the privilege of immersing myself in a culture of academic excellence and personal growth. NUS has exceptional top-tier professors and a vibrant environment for learning, surrounded by Singapore's multicultural charm. Beyond the classroom, the friendships and connections I've formed with fellow students and colleagues have been invaluable, enriching my knowledge and expanding my professional and social network.”
Carlos Raul Duque Morales (Colombia)
Class of 2024
LLM (Maritime Law)
 
     
   

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Hear from our Alumni
 
“My time at NUS Law was a life-changing experience. The LLM and PhD programmes prepared me very well for an academic career. I benefited a lot from the wide variety of academic seminars offered at NUS Law and the generous funding for research and conferences. I am very grateful to the extremely dedicated and engaging faculty for the high quality supervision. The incredibly brilliant fellow students and the exceptionally supportive administrative staff also made a great difference to the graduate programmes.”
Associate Professor Lin Lin
Class of 2006 LLM, 2010 PhD
     
"My experience at NUS has been invaluable in developing my legal skillset, expanding my knowledge of public international law and helping me land my dream job. The quality of academic teaching was excellent and encouraged me to think critically about international law. Opportunities on offer such as international internships and mooting made for a wholesome learning experience."
Yomna Elewa
Class of 2020 LLM (International & Comparative Law)
Associate, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
   
“The LLM programme was outstanding on many levels, including the extensive curriculum offerings and the high quality teaching. Remarkably, I also highly benefited from a multicultural environment where respect, trust and inclusivity were the guiding principles."
Matteo Sini
Class of 2019 LLM (Corporate & Financial Services Law)
Legal Expert, Single Resolution Board
   
"The LLM (IPTL) programme is just perfect for me as a Chinese legal counsel in the IT industry to refresh my knowledge and expand my horizons. I enjoyed my time here interacting with the most outstanding professors who have inspired me with their cutting-edge academic insights and views relevant to my practice.”
Jiang Shuang
Class of 2019 LLM (Intellectual Property & Technology Law)
In-house Counsel, Xmov AI Visual Technology Co., Ltd
   
“The LLM in International Arbitration programme was structured extremely well. We had leading practitioners and academics from around the world teaching different courses; and there were many interesting talks and events on international arbitration throughout the year. It is undoubtedly an excellent world-class programme.”
Chahat Chawla
Class of 2018 LLM (International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution)
Associate Counsel, Singapore International Arbitration Centre
“To be a part of one of the most prestigious law schools in the world is what every future lawyer always dreams of. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to learn from the best in the corporate and financial services department with supportive friends from various backgrounds.”
Bidadari Mahardhika Respaty
Class of 2020 LLM (Corporate & Financial Services Law)
Legal Assistant, UMBRA - Strategic Legal Solutions, Indonesia
   
   

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Other Information
 


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Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements

Application Procedures

FAQs


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