Message from Programme Director

SMU Yong Pung How School of Law’s Juris Doctor (JD) is a highly competitive and rigorous postgraduate  programme that prepares candidates with a prior university degree for the practice of the law in Singapore.  The JD, at its core, is deliberately taught in small, dedicated groups. You can expect your classmates to be drawn from diverse nationalities, cultures, and experiences. JD instructors are highly dedicated authorities in their own right, and bring with them a wealth of practical knowledge into the classroom. At SMU’s JD programme, we aim to cultivate leaders of the legal industry and beyond by invigorating the great potential of our students built on their experience and calibre. Besides a solid knowledge of law, our graduates will distinguish themselves in critical thinking, presentation, and making sound judgments.