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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) |
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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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“Singapore’s role as a financial hub in ASEAN, together with NUS Law’s reputation as one of the world’s best law schools, makes this LLM programme a natural fit for my goal of pursuing world-class education with strong regional relevance. I value being part of a well-connected community and I believe NUS Law will leave a lasting impact on both my professional and personal journey.”
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Lean Pheanu Raingsey (Cambodia)
Class of 2026
LLM (Corporate & Financial Services Law) |
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“Choosing to pursue my LLM in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution at NUS Law felt like a natural step. As someone passionate about and experienced in international dispute resolution, being in Singapore—a premier and leading hub for arbitration—meant being exactly where the action is. NUS Law offers more than just academic excellence; it provides the opportunity to learn from globally respected faculty, collaborate with a truly diverse international cohort, and tailor my studies to align with my professional goals.” |
Jorge Escalona Gálvez (Mexico)
Class of 2026
LLM (International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution) |
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“NUS Law offers a variety of practical international arbitration courses taught by eminent professors from all around the globe. I am striving for participation in moot courts on behalf of NUS Law which is famous for raising top mooters. I believe studying here will prompt my career in dispute resolution and will give me opportunities to network with legal practitioners in Asia. I am also looking forward to experiencing NUS Law’s dynamic extracurricular life, as I interact with peers from different cultures.”
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Maria Semaeva (Russia)
Class of 2026
LLM (International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution) |
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“The General LLM programme offers a wide variety of legal subjects taught by distinguished academics and practitioners. Its flexibility allows me to tailor the programme to my specific interests, combining lectures on the foundations of law with courses on emerging legal fields such as climate change law. In this way, I can deepen my expertise while also exploring new legal areas. Pursuing your LLM at NUS Law promises to be a truly enriching academic experience.”
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Niklas Jasper (Germany)
Class of 2026
LLM (General) |
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“The unique opportunity to study at a globally renowned institution located in the heart of one of the world’s leading financial centres played a pivotal role in my choice of NUS Law. I believe that undertaking this programme under the guidance of prominent legal scholars and alongside a diverse, internationally minded cohort will expose me to multi-jurisdictional approaches to navigating complex legal issues and deepen my expertise in corporate and financial services.” |
Akinwunmi Ajiboye (Nigeria)
Class of 2026
LLM (Corporate & Financial Services Law) |
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“NUS Law offers a unique blend of rigorous academic excellence and profound practical experience, possessing the world’s top instructional resources. The International Business Law programme provides an extensive range of courses, allowing me to delve deeply into areas that I have an interest in, such as tax planning and policy. Beyond this, its vibrant community fosters growth in a diverse cultural atmosphere and will definitely broaden my global perspective in legal study.” |
Kang Jiayi (China)
Class of 2026
LLM (International Business Law) |
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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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