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The J.D. programme is a full-time 3-year programme, comprising 22 courses totaling 25 course units ( Each course carries one course unit unless stated otherwise). The curriculum was formulated by legal academics and practitioners after extensive discussions, and endorsed by Singapore Institute of Legal Education and Ministry of Law. The academic year begins in mid-August and follows the same academic calendar/grading scheme as the LL.B programme. The programme may be accelerated in some cases for completion within 2 to 2.5 years subject to the approval of the J.D. Committee, which will take into consideration their first term's exam grades.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
JD
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The J.D. programme is a full-time 3-year programme, comprising 22 courses totaling 25 course units ( Each course carries one course unit unless stated otherwise). The curriculum was formulated by legal academics and practitioners after extensive discussions, and endorsed by Singapore Institute of Legal Education and Ministry of Law. The academic year begins in mid-August and follows the same academic calendar/grading scheme as the LL.B programme. The programme may be accelerated in some cases for completion within 2 to 2.5 years subject to the approval of the J.D. Committee, which will take into consideration their first term's exam grades.
Admission Requirements
7.5+
100+
Completed an undergraduate education in any discipline with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree; or
Law graduates from a civil law country or a non-gazetted common law university with at least a Cum Laude or Second Class Upper Honours degree, or
Graduands who will obtain their final transcript and graduation certification letter by the second week of June
3 Years
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
73,830 SGD
International
73,830 SGD
Scholarships
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Juris Doctor Programme (JD)
Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore, Singapore
# 101-150QS Subject Rankings
36 monthsProgramme duration
73,830 SGDTuition Fee/year
Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
JD
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The academic year begins in mid-August and follows the same academic calendar/grading scheme as the LL.B programme. The programme may be accelerated in some cases for completion within 2 to 2.5 years subject to the approval of the J.D. Committee, which will take into consideration their first term's exam grades.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
JD
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The academic year begins in mid-August and follows the same academic calendar/grading scheme as the LL.B programme. The programme may be accelerated in some cases for completion within 2 to 2.5 years subject to the approval of the J.D. Committee, which will take into consideration their first term's exam grades.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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