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Professor Andrew Simester
Dean
Faculty
of Law
National University of Singapore
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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.
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Watch the recorded webinars to learn more about the various LLM specialisations: |
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Alternatively, read about our coursework programmes
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Associate Professor Weitseng Chen
Director, LLM (Asian Legal Studies)
Webinar video was hosted by
Associate Professor Gary Bell
Former
Director, LLM (Asian Legal Studies) |
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Associate Professor Dora Neo
Director, LLM (Corporate & Financial Services Law)
Director, Centre for Banking & Finance Law |
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Associate Professor Daniel Seng
Director, LLM (Intellectual Property & Technology Law)
Director, Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law |
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Associate Professor Gary Bell
Director, LLM (International Arbitration
& Dispute Resolution) |
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Associate Professor Stephen Phua
Director, LLM (International Business Law)
Tax Director, EW Barker Centre for Law & Business |
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Associate Professor Simon Tay
Director, LLM (International & Comparative Law)
This programme is proposed to be discontinued with effect from AY2027/2028, subject to the receipt of requisite approvals.
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Professor Stephen Girvin
MPA Professor of Maritime Law
Director, LLM (Maritime Law)
Director, Centre for Maritime Law |
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Professor Hans Tjio
Director, LLM (General)
Director, EW Barker Centre for Law & Business |
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Explore
our Campus and Student Groups |
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Hear from our Students |
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“The shift in global dynamics towards the East makes knowledge of Asia’s business and financial framework essential for policy development. The NUS LLM programme aligns with my goal to build on my experience in law, finance and trade by offering insights into Southeast Asian markets. With an internationally acclaimed faculty combining global theory and regional practice in corporate law, NUS Law will prepare me to advise corporations and governments. I aim to leverage this experience to support the development of Europe, Greece and Cyprus.”
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Dionysios Fotopoulos (Greece)
Class of 2027
LLM (Corporate and Financial Services Law) |
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“As a corporate legal professional, I chose to pursue the LLM in Corporate and Financial Services Law at NUS Law to immerse myself in one of the world’s top-notch financial hubs. This programme offers the intensive cross-border insights and regulatory foundation to expand my expertise at the intersection of law and modern business operations. Ultimately, studying here will equip me with the advanced regulatory framework and regional insights necessary to advance my legal career and build my long-term future in Singapore.” |
Chayanan Chaikampa (Thailand)
Class of 2027
LLM (Corporate and Financial Services Law) |
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“As technology regulation reshapes global markets, being at the forefront isn’t optional—it’s critical. As a legal professional coming from Europe, pursuing my LLM in IP and Technology Law at NUS in Singapore puts me right at the centre of Asia’s digital transformation. Choosing NUS Law was therefore a natural next step for my career, offering a world-class platform to bridge European and Asian regulatory perspectives and to grow within a vibrant global community.”
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Andreas Nikolaus Scheibenpflug (Germany)
Class of 2027
LLM (Intellectual Property and Technology Law) |
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“I chose NUS Law because it values academic excellence as well as personal growth. As a globally renowned institution, NUS represents the next big step towards my goal of joining a top-tier corporate law firm. Here, I can broaden my expertise across a range of diverse courses—the General LLM offers flexibility to support my intellectual curiosity while learning from distinguished academics and practitioners. I look forward to the year ahead, with every encounter making an impact on both my professional and personal journey.”
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Lilou Tohier (France)
Class of 2027
LLM (General) |
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“I chose NUS Law because corporate and financial services law here is studied in the environment it seeks to understand. Singapore’s role as a financial centre, together with NUS’ strength in company law, financial markets and regulation, makes the programme especially attractive. I was also drawn to the Centre for Banking & Finance Law and faculty whose work connects scholarship with regulatory and commercial practice. That combination will help me develop a more sophisticated understanding of financial regulation, and apply it to complex cross-border work.” |
Ravan Hasan (Azerbaijan)
Class of 2027
LLM (Corporate and Financial Services Law) |
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“With the international profile of Singapore, the presence of major global companies, and leading career opportunities, NUS Law is a perfect match for my future goals. Intellectual property law is rapidly developing in Singapore, making it an ideal environment for my interest in combining IP law and contracts. The General LLM programme offers the opportunity to create a curriculum tailored to individual interests. This flexibility, combined with the Faculty’s reputation as Asia’s leading law school, is why I chose to pursue my master’s here.” |
Eliska Jurinova (Czech Republic)
Class of 2027
LLM (General) |
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Hear from our Alumni |
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“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 |
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"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 |
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“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 |
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"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.”
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Jiang Shuang
Class of 2019 LLM (Intellectual Property & Technology Law)
In-house Counsel,
Xmov AI Visual Technology Co., Ltd |
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“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.”
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Chahat Chawla
Class of 2018 LLM (International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution)
Associate
Counsel, Singapore International Arbitration Centre |
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“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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