OverviewThe Part A Bar Course is designed to familiarise graduates of Overseas Scheduled Universities with Singapore law so that they can confidently sit for the examination and practise in Singapore.
Delivered online, this eight-week course will cover the five subjects set by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE): Company Law, Criminal Law, Singapore Legal System, Land Law and Evidence Law. Jointly offered by SMU Academy, SMU Law Academy and RHT Legal Training Institute (RHT LTI), the course will incorporate both academic and practical expertise, allowing participants to establish a well-rounded and solid foundation in preparation for the Part A Bar Examination. Taught by experienced faculty from SMU Yong Pung How School of Law and legal practitioners from RHT LTI, the course will provide specialised training to set the next generation of lawyers up for success in the Part A Bar Examination. There will be eight three-hour sessions for each of the five subjects. Classes will be held online from 7:00 pm Singapore time. This will allow participants to attend after work or even while abroad. Important: Participants intending to sit for the Part A Bar Examination must register themselves with SILE. SMU and RHT LTI cannot do this for you. There will be no refunds if for any reason whatsoever you are unable to register or sit for the examination. The full course comprises the following subjects:
Subject 1: Company Law
Subject 2: Criminal Law
Subject 3: Singapore Legal System
Subject 4: Land Law
Subject 5: Evidence Law WHO SHOULD ATTENDCandidates attempting Part A of the Singapore Bar Examination Any individuals interested in gaining foundational knowledge of Singapore’s legal system, including lawyers seeking a refresher.
PREREQUISITESParticipants who have obtained or are currently studying for a law degree from a Commonwealth jurisdiction; Participants who have obtained or are studying for a paralegal certification in a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
ASSESSMENTAs part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every subject. The mode of assessment will be multiple-choice questions covering issues taught during the course.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 5 subjects within 9 weeks in order to be awarded the digital SMU-RHT Legal Training Institute Part A Bar Course certificate issued by Singapore Management University.
FEES AND FUNDINGSkillsFuture subsidies are applicable for this programme. The course fee for all subjects before funding is $5000 (as low as $635 after maximum funding). The course fee for each subject before funding is $1,090 (as low as $127 after maximum funding). Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% training attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to be eligible for course fee funding. Click here for more information.
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