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Singapore Management University (Yong Pung How School of Law)
LLM (Master of Laws)
Singapore Management University (Yong Pung How School of Law)
Course Overview
The SMU LLM at Yong Pung How School of Law is a one-year specialist Master's geared towards practising lawyers and recent law graduates wanting an Asia-focused legal qualification. Sri Lankan attorneys typically pick this for its Cross-Border Business and Finance, IP & Technology, or Dispute Resolution concentrations — all directly relevant to regional law-firm work.
Teaching is by SMU faculty alongside adjunct partners from leading Singapore firms (Allen & Gledhill, WongPartnership, Rajah & Tann). Class sizes are small (typically 20–30 per concentration), and students can combine modules across concentrations to build a tailored profile rather than locking into a single track.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle LLB or equivalent first law degree from a recognised university; good academic standing required.
- check_circle Some concentrations prefer 2–3 years of post-qualification legal practice.
- check_circle Personal statement explaining specialisation choice and career rationale.
- check_circle Two academic or professional references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your LLB was taught entirely in English — relevant for most Sri Lankan applicants.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (S$) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Full Programme) | S$45,000 | Rs. 10,800,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months) | S$19,200 | Rs. 4,608,000 |
| Student's Pass & Health Insurance | S$600 | Rs. 144,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | S$64,800 | Rs. 15,552,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
SMU LLM graduates qualify for a 1-year Long-Term Visit Pass to job-search in Singapore. The qualification does not by itself give Singapore Bar admission, but is highly valued by international firm offices (Allen & Overy, Linklaters, Clifford Chance) and in-house legal teams across Asia-Pacific for cross-border deal work.
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