Transfer to SMU JD

JD Direct Entry for SMU LLM Alumni

SMU LLM alumni who apply to the J.D. programme within three (3) years of obtaining their SMU LLM degree and have a CGPA of 3.4 (based on 8 graded modules) don't need to sit for the written test or interview. They will be granted direct entry to the J.D. programme after completion of their online application and payment of their application fees.

Course Exemption for SMU LLM Alumni

With effect from the 2023 JD admission intake, SMU LLM alumni who fulfil all requirements below can be exempted up to 8 credit units (CUs) law modules (course code starts with LAW)* from the total 25 CUs of the JD programme. The grade point obtained from the exempted Law courses will be computed into the JD GPA.

1. Admitted to the JD programme within three (3) years of obtaining the SMU LLM degree.
2. The grade of exempted modules should be at least B. (Students will not be allowed to re-take modules completed with at least a B grade).
3. LGST courses, LAW652 and other universities’ courses taken on exchange do not qualify for exemption.

* Only graded LAW modules can be transferred to the SMU JD programme.

Tuition Fee Discount (From 2025 Intake)

1. A S$8,000 SMU Alumni Discount on tuition fees.
2. An additional $3,000 discount on tuition fees of the JD programme for each CU exempted, up to 4CUs.

More details about the SMU Juris Doctor (JD) programme, please check here.