Admission to the Singapore Bar

Overview

• Am I a Qualified Person?
• What are the requirements for admission to the Singapore Bar?

Academic and Citizenship/PR Requirements

• Which are the approved universities?

• Is the Juris Doctor degree offered by the Singapore Management University (SMU) an approved degree?

• Can I be admitted to the Singapore Bar if...
  • I am not a Singapore citizen or permanent resident
  • I did not study at an approved university 
  • I have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • I have a dual or combined degree
  • I did an accelerated course (less than 3 academic years) 
  • I did a graduate or masters law degree, or an overseas law conversion course
  • I obtained Third Class Honours for my degree or I was not ranked within the highest 70% of my batch
  • I have an external degree

Examinations

• Part A of the Bar Examinations
• Part B of the Bar Examinations
• Foreign Practitioners Examination (FPE)

Training Requirements

• What are the training requirements for admission to the Singapore Bar?

Exemptions

• How do I appeal to the Minister for Law for an exemption (or approval in advance)?
• What exemptions apply to Malayan Practitioners?

What are my options if I am not eligible for admission?

• Alternatives for working in the legal field in Singapore

Admission / Call Procedure

• How do I get called to the Singapore Bar?

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