Degree Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) Programme
Juris Doctor Programme (JD) students must complete a total minimum of 120-124 units in the 3-Year JD and a total minimum of 84-86 units in the 2-Year JD.
Please refer to the JD Curriculum below.
| Courses | 3-Year JD | 2-Year JD |
| Compulsory Courses | 84 units (Core*) + 4-5 units (Civil Law) |
76 units (Core*) Common Law: Exempt case-by-case Civil Law: Exempt case-by-case |
| Elective Courses | 32-35 units | Varies depending on exemptions |
| Total units | 120-124 units | 84-86 units |
* All JD students must complete 20 hours of mandatory pro bono work for the
compulsory course, LCJ5009 Pro Bono Service as a graduation requirement.
Detailed study plan for 3-Year JD:
Detailed study plan for 2-Year JD (with Common Law background):
Detailed study plan for 2-Year JD (with Civil Law background):
Note:
- Students will read the same compulsory courses as the LLB students.
- Students eligible to read elective courses may choose from any specialisation clusters (e.g. Asian Legal Studies, Corporate & Financial Services Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law, International & Comparative Law, International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution and Maritime Law and Private Law).
- 2-Year JD students may apply to substitute selected compulsory courses with elective courses on a case-by-case basis and approval is not guaranteed. Such applications must be submitted one month before the start of Course Registration in the first semester of a student’s candidature in NUS. They may email to lawgrad@nus.edu.sg for more instructions.
