Message from the Programme Director
In our globally integrated marketplace, cross-border transactions become the sine qua non of business lawyers’ practices. Proficiency in transnational legal, financial and commercial knowledge gives legal professionals a unique edge in pursuit of a rewarding career. SMU Yong Pung How School of Law designed a distinctive LLM programme for 21st century lawyers and judicial officials with a sound understanding of complex legal systems and business operations.
Located at the centre of the most economically dynamic region of the world, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law excels at providing a different learning experience that links inspirational innovation with proven wisdom, focused expertise with holistic perspective, and frontier research with established practice. We prepare our students for the evolving challenges of the legal industry by sharpening their lawyering skill and broadening their leadership vision.
Associate Professor Zhang Wei
Director, LLM Programme
Yong Pung How School of Law
Built on SMU’s world-class business and finance research, our distinguished faculty with industry experience bridge the theory and practice and equip students with real-world knowledge. The holistic curriculum on commercial law, as well as professional study tours and networking opportunities, further advance students’ legal expertise and prospective careers.
We hope you find our programme interesting and challenging. Please review our brochure and contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and becoming part of your journey.