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Juris Doctor

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Juris Doctor (JD) is offered by the NUS Faculty of Law.

The JD degree is a graduate law degree that may lead to qualification for the practice of law in Singapore.

At NUS, you may select from one of two JD programmes: (i) a two-year single graduate degree programme for candidates holding a basic law degree from another jurisdiction; or (ii) a three-year single graduate degree programme for candidates holding a non-law degree.

The Three-Year JD, which replaces the Graduate LLB (GLB) programme, can be completed in two-and-a-half years in exceptional circumstances.

Why This Programme?

Earn a prestigious qualification from the top law school in Asia, and 10th in the world1.
Choose from a comprehensive range of specialisations in areas such as Corporate & Financial Services Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, taught by more than 70 full-time faculty members and over two dozen adjunct faculty members.
Increase the richness of your academic experience at NUS Law through the sharing and intensive three-week elective modules offered by visiting professors from some of the top universities in the world, including Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, the London School of Economics and Political Science, Melbourne, Seoul National University and University of Hong Kong among many others.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Employment Opportunities

Gain access to jobs, internships and part-time opportunities offered by NUS and our corporate partners

NUS TalentConnect - NUS TalentConnect is a dedicated job portal for NUS students and alumni. Use the platform to access graduate jobs, internship opportunities, part-time and temporary positions by our corporate partners across industries as well as departments in NUS. Create a profile page, review your account information, upload resumes, cover letters and search for opportunities that match your preferred job function, job type or industry.

NUS Internship-As-A-Service - NUS Internship-As-A-Service (NUS IAAS) is the University's two-sided gigs marketplace. With NUS IAAS, students can take on paid short-stint projects of flexible duration with local and overseas companies, and have these recognised as internships.

NUS career+ - NUS career+ is your personal learning and career development companion.

Obtain an AI-powered personalised skills profile and identify skills gaps
Build a roadmap to your dream career
Receive recommendations on courses for upskilling as well as customised job opportunities
Download NUS career+ to your mobile.

NUS Student Work Scheme - The NUS Student Work Scheme (NSWS) is aimed to encourage NUS students to be self-reliant and to gain some working experience on campus. The details of the jobs available under the NSWS will reside in a central portal NUS TalentConnect where both prospective NUS Hiring Departments and the interested NUS Student Applicants can find a job match.

There are many Work Study opportunities in NUS available to interested NUS Students. On-the-job training and guidance will be provided to equip NUS Students with the necessary skills and knowledge. Through the NSWS, students will gain valuable experience before they enter the workforce.

Forage - Build real-world skills direct from leading organisations by completing short, company-backed online projects provided through Forage (formerly InsideSherpa).

International Students

Details on working in Singapore as an international student.

> Working in Singapore during study
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) student pass entitles international students to seek part-time jobs and internships in Singapore. We advise international students to familiarise themselves with the ICA's website for current information governing student work privileges in Singapore.

According to the Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap 91A, S4) Work Permit (Exemption) (Consolidation) Notification.

>Working during term vacations:
All international students* studying in NUS on ICA's student pass are eligible to work during term vacations without having to apply for work permit.

> Working during academic term time:
International students* are allowed to work not more than 16 hours per week.
*International Students here refers to NUS full-time matriculated students.

Incoming Non-Graduating Exchange (NGE) students intending to do an internship / industrial attachment (IA) in Singapore (regardless of whether they receive remuneration) will have to apply for the appropriate work pass. Such NGE students can apply for the:

Work Holiday Programme (WHP) or
Training Employment Pass (TEP)

for the period of their internship depending on whether they meet the respective criteria as per MOM's website.

PSW Opportunity

The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the NUS JD programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

Academic

For Three-Year JD programme:

A university degree in any non-law discipline with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree or its equivalent

For Two-Year JD programme:

Law graduates from a civil law country (particularly from ASEAN, China and European jurisdictions) or a non-gazetted common law university with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree or its equivalent

Note: Those completing their first degree by early July of the year of admission (August intake) may also apply.

English Language

Applicants from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States:

No requirement

Applicants whose LLB or LLM degrees were conducted entirely in the English medium:

May submit a request with supporting documents for consideration (on a case-by-case basis) to be granted a waiver

Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in English:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based), or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 7.5

Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. In view of COVID-19, TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition, TOEFL ITP® Plus (with a score of at least 627) for China and IELTS indicator (with the same scores as the standard IELTS test) will be accepted in the interim until testing centres reopen.

International applicants:

Shortlisted applicants must undergo an interview and a written test (conducted between February and March).

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