SMU Juris Doctor (J.D.) is a postgraduate degree for aspiring practitioners of law. This robust program will comprehensively expose students to interdisciplinary and applied practices in the legal landscape. It's a 3-year full-time program including a total of 25 credit units. Through the core modules and rich electives of the JD program, students can build a solid law foundation and improve critical thinking, professional judgment, and soft skills. All core modules are taught in classes exclusively for JD students only.
SMU JD students have a diverse backgrounds, promoting a rich exchange of study and work experience. The SMU JD program will allow graduates to take the Singapore Bar Exam if they attain a GPA of at least 3.0. Students can also choose to complete another MBA degree, Dual-JD, or JD-LLM program with partner universities during the JD program.
SMU LLM alumni may complete the JD program in two years if apply for the SMU JD within 3 years of graduation.
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