SG · Master's
National University of Singapore
Master of Laws (LLM)
National University of Singapore
Course Overview
The National University of Singapore's Master of Laws (LLM) is delivered by NUS Law — ranked among the world's top law schools (consistently global top 15 in QS) and the leading law faculty in Asia. The one-year LLM offers exceptional specialisation options, including the renowned International Business Law, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Maritime Law, and Asian Legal Studies programmes, taught by a world-class faculty. Singapore is the pre-eminent hub for international arbitration and cross-border commercial law in Asia, home to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the regional offices of the world's leading firms.
Sri Lankan applicants — top law graduates from the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, attorneys-at-law from Sri Lanka Law College, and LLB holders from UK / Australian programmes — choose NUS for an elite, Asia-focused legal credential close to home, in an English-speaking, common-law jurisdiction. An English-medium LLB typically supports an IELTS waiver via an MOI letter. Graduates may seek work in Singapore via the Employment Pass; the regional legal market is strong. Returnees with an NUS LLM are highly valued at top Colombo commercial firms (Julius & Creasy, F.J. & G. de Saram, Nithya Partners), in-house counsel leadership at John Keells, Dialog, and Brandix, and in international arbitration, shipping, and trade-law roles across the region.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A good first law degree (LLB / JD) at strong upper-second / honours equivalent — Sri Lankan LLB or attorneys-at-law from Sri Lanka Law College.
- check_circle Relevant legal experience strengthens the application for some specialisations.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, and Sri Lanka Law College are competitive.
- check_circle Personal statement, CV, references, and transcripts.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (NUS Law standard).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall with component minimums.
- check_circle Waived if your law degree was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan English-medium LLB graduates qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SGD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme, international) | SGD 39,000 | Rs. 9,360,000 |
| Living Expenses in Singapore (12 months) | SGD 18,000 | Rs. 4,320,000 |
| Student Pass, Insurance & Books | SGD 2,000 | Rs. 480,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | SGD 59,000 | Rs. 14,160,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates may seek skilled work in Singapore via the Employment Pass; Singapore's international-arbitration and cross-border legal market is the strongest in Asia. NUS LLM graduates enter the regional offices of leading international and Singaporean firms, arbitration bodies (SIAC), and corporate counsel roles. Sri Lankan returnees command senior roles at top Colombo commercial firms (Julius & Creasy, F.J. & G. de Saram, Nithya Partners), in-house counsel leadership at John Keells, Dialog, and Brandix, and international arbitration, shipping, and trade-law roles across the region.
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