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The Access to Justice Low Bono Litigation Clinic
Last Updated Date:   30 June 2023


5 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
Access to justice is a fundamental tenet of the rule of law. Many individuals of low means do not qualify for legal aid. Low bono seeks to fill this lacuna. This legal clinic provides students with the experiential learning opportunity of assisting lawyers with pro bono or low bono cases originating from the Family Justice Support Scheme (FJSS) or the Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) and other sources. These matters will predominantly relate to matrimonial matters involving foreign spouses and cross-border matrimonial issues, deputyship and estate matters, and Syariah divorce matters.

This course is offered through the year in tranches, including during university vacation.

Please visit the CPBCLE website for more information at Essential Information - NUS Law Centre for Pro Bono & Clinical Education (CPBCLE)

All interested applicants must apply directly to the Centre for Pro Bono & Clinical Legal Education at lawclinic@nus.edu.sg

Course Convenor: Asst Prof Ang Si Yi (coordinator only)

Co-teacher(s): Ms June Lim and other lawyers from Eden Law Corporation

Course Codes: LL4094CV / LLJ5094CV

Contact Hours: No Formal contact hours

Workload: Fieldwork, Projects, assignments etc

Mode of Assessment: 100% Continuous Assessment

Preclusions: Students who have been in practice as qualified lawyers in the local or other jurisdictions are precluded.

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent. NUS Legal Skills Programme or equivalent, in particular, Legal Analysis, Research and Communication or its equivalent. Singapore Legal System or its equivalent.

Examination Date: 100% Continuous Assessment

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