The Master of Laws (International Business Law) is a specialist degree programme offered jointly by the NUS Faculty of Law in Singapore and the East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) in Shanghai. This programme, taught entirely in English, is designed for students seeking in-depth knowledge of international business law within a global context. It represents an innovative step by NUS Law School to enhance international and comparative legal education, building on the growing ties between Singapore and China. Students will undertake their studies partly in Singapore and partly in Shanghai, gaining exposure to legal systems and business environments in both regions. Upon successful completion of the programme requirements, students will be awarded an LLM (International Business Law) degree solely by the National University of Singapore.
The TOEFL requirement may be waived for applicants who completed their LLB or LLM degree entirely in English from institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Such requests are considered on a case-by-case basis with supporting documents. Admission may also depend on relevant legal qualifications, practical experience, and leadership awards.
Students selected for the Intensive English Course (IEC) will be required to pay for the course, which typically runs for two weeks in July before Semester 1.
The National University of Singapore is a highly ranked global university. The Faculty of Law enjoys a strong international reputation.
You need a good Bachelor's Degree in law or a good first degree in law. For English proficiency, a TOEFL iBT of 100 or an IELTS of 7.0 is required, though some applicants with scores between 92-99 for TOEFL or 7.0 for IELTS may be considered with additional requirements.
The Master of Laws (International Business Law) programme is taught entirely in English.
The program is one academic year, full-time, and you will study partly in Singapore and partly in Shanghai.
International tuition fees can be found on the official NUS admissions fees page. Students attending the Intensive English Course (IEC) will incur additional costs for that course.
You need to meet the academic and English proficiency requirements, prepare supporting documents like transcripts and test scores, and then submit your online application via the NUS Faculty of Law admissions website.
The NUS Faculty of Law provides career services to help graduates navigate opportunities in legal and international business sectors, leveraging the specialized knowledge gained from the program.