Why J.D.?

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It's not a PhD or Masters

The J.D programme is a professional degree in law for graduates. An undergraduate degree (in any discipline) is required to be eligible for the programme.

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It's a qualifying law degree

Graduates with a GPA of at least 3.0 are able to take the Singapore Bar examinations.

It's taught on an exclusive basis

It's taught on an exclusive basis

All core law modules are taught in classes that only comprise fellow JD candidates and no LLB students.

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Diverse student body

JD candidates hold a great variety of prior degrees and most bring with them considerable work experience, bringing vibrancy and different perspectives to classroom discussions.

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Legal internship requirement

Candidates are required to do six-weeks of legal internship as part of graduation requirement; granting them exposure and a better understanding to the actual workings in a law firm.

Contact us

jd@smu.edu.sg

Speak to our Admissions Advisors

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFICE (J.D.)

Singapore Management University,
Yong Pung How School of Law, 4th floor
55 Armenian Street
Singapore 179943

Join us at the upcoming events

Application for the 2022 Admission intake is now closed.  Please click here to see what events we have in store!

SMU Masterclass Series (India, Mumbai)

16 Apr 2023

The LaLit Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int'l Airport Rd, Navpada, ...

SMU Masterclass Series (India, Mumbai)

16 Apr 2023

The LaLit Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int'l Airport Rd, Navpada, ...

SMU Masterclass Series (India, Mumbai)

16 Apr 2023

The LaLit Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int'l Airport Rd, Navpada, ...