Online Application
For New Applicant
You need to first register for an account with SMU before you can submit an online application form.
For Existing Applicant
If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to continue with your application.
Important Dates (For 2024 intake)
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form Submission Deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Admission Interviews | Ongoing till May 2024 |
| Common Law Workshop / Legal Writing Workshop | Between 12 and 23 August 2024 |
| First Week of Classes | 26 August 2024 |
Admission Process
ONLY FOR Judicial Studies Track / Cross-Border Business and Finance Law in Asia Track / Law and Technology Track.
Please go through the applciaiton process and required docuement list carefully.
Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Once the class size is filled, applications for the cohort will close. All other applicants will then be considered for the following year's cohort.
An application is only considered complete when
- Online application and all required supporting documents are submitted before the deadline.
- Application fee is paid before the deadline.
Failure to complete the above will render the application invalid.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to take a written test and participate in an interview.
Step 1: Online Application
It is recommended that applicants access the online application platform on a computer instead of a mobile device.
Online application step-by-step guide is available here.
Those completing their first degree by early July of the year of admission (August intake) may also apply with their latest official transcript. You will be asked to submit your final transcript and graduate certificate letter/degree scroll before school starts if you are offered a place in the programme.
An official translation would need to be uploaded for all documents which are not in English. Translation should be certified by the issuing institution or a Notary Public/Commissioner of Oath. Hard copies of required documents are not required during the application stage.
Any enquiries about the online application, please email at smullm@smu.edu.sg. For IT issues, please contact SMU IT Help Centre at helpdesk@smu.edu.sg.
The following documents will be required to accompany the online application:
Incomplete submission of documents will render the application to be dismissed from consideration.
Download LLM application document checklist here.
Identification document(s): 1) Singapore Citizen: A copy of NRIC 2) Singapore Permanent Resident (PR): A copy of NRIC, passport and re-entry permit 3) Foreigner: A copy of your passport personal particulars page | Two Referees Two different referees are required. Please indicate the details of two referees in the online application form, including name, designation and email. The referees will be automatically notified to complete their evaluations online once the online application is submitted. It may take around 15mins to complete the online recommendation form. Where possible, at least one of the references should be from someone who has taught you or supervised your work in university studies. If applicant has left school for a long time and are unable to submit academic references, please provide 2 referees from your employers/colleagues/clients etc. The contents of the recommendation are confidential. Under no circumstance should the applicant be able to see the contents of the recommendation. If referee couldn't recevie SMU email with referral link, please ask referee to check spam folders or contact LLM programme office at smullm@smu.edu.sg directly. |
Degree Certificate The copy of the degree certificate(s) certified by the issuing institution or a Notary Public/Commissioner of Oath. Place and upload all degree certificates (such as bachelor and master) in one PDF file. | CV A concise resume that provides chronological information about your educational background, work experiences and accomplishments. Up to two(2) A4 pages. |
Transcript The copy of the official transcript certified by the issuing institution or a Notary Public/Commissioner of Oath. Place and upload all degree certificates (such as bachelor and master) in one PDF file. | Statement of Purpose All applicants are required to submit a detailed personal statement based on the questions in the online application system. |
IELTS/TOEFL English proficiency test results (TOEFL or IELTS) for all international applicants except those from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States. Scores that are more than 2 years old will not be accepted. More details, please refer to the 'Admission Criteria'. GRE/GMAT or SMU Admission Test is not required. | Application Fee Payment for the application fee must be done online. The check is not acceptable any more DO NOT pay the 'Optional Fee: 1st Attempt for SMU Admission Test (S$125)'. LLM written test is free, and SMU Admission Test is not required by the LLM programme. All fees paid at the application and matriculation stages are non-refundable. |
Step 2: Written Test (Online)
- All applicants must undergo an LLM written test (1 hour) after completion of the online application.
- Once completed online recommendation received and supporting documents are verified , the LLM programme office will email applicants to register the written test via email. Please check inbox/spam folders.
- Once the written test registration is confirmed, applicants will recevie confirmation email with test link. Reminder emails are availalble approaching the test date.
- The written test is similar as a reading comprehension, short essay questions following a long reading material. No legal knowledge is required for the written test. No sample paper for reference.
- The written test will be conducted via a Zoom meeting.
- The written test is free.
Step 3: Admission Interview (Online)
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an admission interview conducted by one faculty member. Interviews will be held individually (1 candidate to 1 interviewee).
- The LLM programme office will email shortlisted candidates to register interview, each interivew is around 15mins. No legal knowledge is compulsory for the LLM interview.
- Once the registration is confirmed, candidates will recevied a confirmation email with Interview link. Reminder emails are available approaching the interivew date.
- The interview will be conducted via Zoom meeting.
- After the interview, LLM programme office will update applciation status via email within 2 weeks in general.