01 NUS/LLM/介/紹
新加坡國立大學的法學院成立于1956年，每一屆NUS的法學院約有240名本科畢業生，畢業後可直接進入新加坡法律界。大多數學生在四年內完成法學學士課程，個別優秀學生可以在三年內完成本科。該學院還提供了一些法律與經濟、商業、公共政策和生命科學相結合的雙學位課程。
法學院目前有大約有1000名本科生和200名研究生。大約10%的本科生和90%以上的研究生是國際學生。研究生來自亞洲、歐洲、北美和南美、非洲和大洋洲的35個國家。
研究生LLM學位一般僅面向有法學本科學位的同學開設，且畢業後不能留在新加坡執業，目前NUS的LLM有以下專業方向：
亞洲法律研究
該方向2003年借助于亞洲法律研究所成立所産生的勢頭開設，增加了新加坡國立大學法學院研究生課程的多樣性。該方向是全球僅有的少數特色課程，允許學生深入學習南亞、東南亞和東亞的法律、法律體系、機構和法律傳統。它還提供了一個機會，使人們有機會把重點放在特定的法律領域（如商法、憲法和國際法），因爲這些領域在整個充滿活力的亞洲大陸都有。專業化將使學生不僅能夠在更廣泛的社會文化背景下理解法律，而且能夠理解法律與區域商業、貿易和政治的聯系。
公司和金融服務法
該專業包括銀行學（國內和國際）、公司法和公司金融、金融服務和證券以及稅務等選修課程。它使學生在所涉及的學科中獲得理論基礎和實踐專長。新加坡作爲亞洲的商業中心，是追求這些主題的理想之地。
知識産權與技術法
這一專業側重于科學技術迅速發展所引起的法律問題。提供的課程包括傳統知識産權法課程，包括版權、專利、設計、商標和機密信息；以及其他專門針對相關技術的課程，如生物醫學法、電信法和互聯網法。
國際仲裁和爭端解決
這一方向使學生能夠深入了解國際仲裁和爭端解決的法律，並受益于新加坡在全球仲裁領域的領先優勢。學生們還可以接觸到該領域的一些頂級仲裁員和學者。本專業課程包括國際公法和國際私法。本區域和世界上離岸法律工作的機會越來越多，這也使本方案提供的單元與外地特別相關。
國際法和比較法
這種專業化提供了公法和國際私法以及比較法模塊的良好組合。有側重于貿易、投資和商業問題的課程；也有涉及國際公法、人權和環境保護等單元的課程。此外，還開設了專門課程關注中國、美國、歐盟國家、印度、印度尼西亞、韓國和越南等主要國家的法律。
海洋法
這一專業使學生能夠獲得與商業航運、海上保險、航運規則和海洋政策有關的法律問題的專門知識。這些地區對新加坡（鑒于其作爲全球港口的地位）以及該地區都非常重要。
國際商法專業法學碩士
國際商法專業法學碩士學位很有特色，與華東政法合辦，在新加坡國立大學上一個學期，上海華東政法大學上第二學期，頒發NUS的學位證，受國家認可，既學習了英美法系的邏輯，又結合中國實踐，合理解決了海外LLM學位學習內容在大陸的適用性問題。
MPP/MPA雙學位課程
自2008年8月起，法學院與李光耀公共政策學院合作開辦了兩個雙學位課程，即LLM-MPP和LLM-MPA。
具體招生要求如下：
02 今年入學FAQ重點
由于法學院答疑全文內容較多，爲節約大家的閱讀時間，我們劃出了重點，方便大家了解（同時也在下面附上了原文，方便大家查漏補缺）
1）不排除網課，網課用Zoom，大家要適應，這是以後的一種應急趨勢
2）50人以下的專業可以在校授課，大課可能需要在線上
3）學生獲得IPA後，還需要在國際旅行系統裏面登錄自己的預期入境時間，政府批准入境許可後，需要在14天內入境，或者預計入境時間的14天內入境；若擅自入境，可能需要承擔被遣返的費用
4）入境後是否需要隔離需遵從政府安排，可能會隔離14天
5）因疫情考試和畢業延期的同學，在7月31日前仍無法提供相應成績單和學位，需要向學校提供本科院校出具的官方證明，證明已經過了考試和獲得了學位，或者預期拿到學位的時間
6）今年法學院的LLM允許延期1年，在6月30號之前向學校提交申請就行。
7）第一學期的學費一般需要在第三個教學周末之前交齊，若特殊情況可在第7個教學周末即10月初交齊；若上完第二周退學，學費可能不能退
8）新學期預計校園8月10號左右開放
03 開學答疑FAQ全文
COVID-19 in Singapore
Q. What is the situation regarding COVID-19 in Singapore?
As of 31 May 2020, Singapore has had 34,884 cases with 23 fatalities. Of these, a total of 21,699 patients have recovered, exceeding the number of active cases.
The latest updates are available at https://www.gov.sg/features/covid-19.
Q. What measures has the Government undertaken to stem the transmission of the virus?
On 7 April 2020, Singapore entered a “circuit breaker” period, which requires individuals to stay at home, and leave only for essential activities such as exercise and groceries. Moreover, strict social distancing measures are applicable in public places, and wearing a mask is compulsory. The “circuit breaker” period ends on 1 June 2020, although the resumption of activities thereafter will take place gradually in phases.
Details are available at https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/end-of-circuit-breaker-phased-approach-to-resuming-activities-safely.
Immigration and Travel to Singapore
Q. How do I apply for a visa to enter Singapore?
Currently, travel into Singapore is heavily restricted. However, once an international applicant indicates acceptance of the offer, NUS will submit an application for a Student Pass on behalf of the applicant. We will be sending you the Student Pass login details starting early June. Please complete the same within two weeks of receipts of login details. If approved, the student will receive an in-principle approval (IPA) for the Student Pass. This represents Stage 1 of the process
Please refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints website at http://www.ica.gov.sg/
Q. Can I register as a student at NUS Law with an IPA?
Yes. While registration is usually carried out in person when the student arrives in Singapore, it will be done online for the academic year (AY) 2020-2021, provided the admission offer has been considered firm. This represents Stage 2 of the process.
Q. Can I enter Singapore with an IPA?
Usually, students only require a valid IPA to enter Singapore for their education. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, the Government has imposed additional restrictions. The University has to apply to the Ministry of Education (MOE) for an Entry Approval for each student, based on additional information the students are required to declare on the Overseas Travel Declaration (OTD) system, including their arrival date into Singapore.
Students must update their OTD in case of any changes in their arrival into Singapore, including date of arrival and flight details. If students are sure of their impending travel, but unsure of the actual flight and date, they can provide an indicative flight and date and enter “ASAP – within two weeks” in the field relating to flight details.
The Entry Approval, once granted, will be valid for a period of 14 days. Students are required to enter Singapore within that period. This represents Stage 3 of the process.
Q. What is the relevance of this sequence of steps?
We expect decisions on the issue of IPA to take place in the normal course prior to the start of the semester (Stage 1). Receipt of the IPA will enable students to register and commence classes online if travel to Singapore is not permitted by the start of the first semester of AY 2020-2021 (Stage 2). Once travel restrictions are eased, and international students are permitted to travel to Singapore, the University will apply for Entry Approval based on the OTD provided by the students. Upon obtaining such approval, students can travel to Singapore for continuing their classes physically (Stage 3).
Students are advised not to travel to Singapore without the Entry Approval, as they will not be able to clear immigration and will be required to fly out of Singapore at their own cost.
Q. Where can I obtain more information about the individual stages?
We will be in touch with you at each individual stage with more information on the steps you need to take and information you need to provide.
Q. Will I be subject to restrictions when I arrive in Singapore?
This will depend upon the Government’s policies at the time, which may include a quarantine or stay-at-home requirement for a specified period (possibly two weeks).
Registration and Fees
Q. I am a student completing my undergraduate law studies this year. My exams and graduation have been postponed due to COVID-19. By when do I need to provide evidence of graduation?
Candidates who anticipate that they will be unable to provide their certificates by 31 July 2020 should write to us with information, confirmed by their University, on when they can reasonably expect to: (i) provide confirmation from their University that they have passed and (ii) receive their degree certificate. We will consider each case on its merits, and may permit matriculation subject to conditions. Such conditions will include (at the minimum) requiring the candidate to complete appropriate documentation setting out the agreed dates by which they must (i) provide confirmation from their University that they have passed, and (ii) submit certified true copies of their degree certificate, failing which they will have to withdraw from the programme. Any fees paid upon such withdrawal are non-refundable.
Q. Is there an option to defer my study?
Deferment may be allowed for one year only. Please note that fees vary from year to year. If you are granted a deferment, you will be subject to the fees applicable for the year that you do attend the programme.
Candidates seeking deferment may email us at [email protected] no later than 30 June 2020 together with their reasons to request for a deferment.
Q. What is the date for payment of tuition fees? Will I obtain a refund if I am unable to travel to Singapore after paying the fees?
While the University is yet to publish the specific due dates for payment of tuition fees for the first semester of AY 2020-2021, usually the fees for the semester are due at the end of the 3rd instructional week in August for all students, except those availing of the General Interbank Recurring Order (GIRO) facility. For those availing of GIRO, the fees are due at the end of the 7th instructional week in early October.
Students who withdraw from the programme are liable to pay fees for the entire semester if they leave after the 2nd instructional week of the semester.
Details regarding fee payment, updates on precise due dates and other student finance matters can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/finance/students/student-finance-matters.html#paymentdue.
Academic Matters
Q. When can I choose the modules that I would like to study?
The module registration process is scheduled for July 2020. We will send you more information regarding this in the next few weeks.
Q. Will the classes for the first semester of AY 2020-2021 be conducted physically or online?
It is likely that small classes (i.e., fewer than 50 students) may be held physically, subject to social distancing requirements and other safety precautions (such as wearing a mask to class). However, large classes will be conducted online. This could change depending on the situation that prevails at the start of the semester. But do not worry, we will endeavour to give you the best learning experience we can in these unprecedented times. However, even for classes held physically, international students will have to participate online until they receive their Entry Approval and are able to travel to Singapore.
Q. What is the mode of online learning? Will it be live sessions or recorded lectures?
For seminars (up to 50 students), classes are likely to be held through live sessions via Zoom. Lecture-based teaching for larger classes are likely to be recorded. For international students who may not be able to join live classes due to significant time zone differences, the live sessions are also usually recorded and made available to such students. Please note that the mode of online teaching may vary from module to module, and you are advised to consult the module convenor for the precise details.
Q. How will the clinical modules be offered?
Our clinical modules will be offered with our partner law firms, courts and government agencies in accordance with the COVID-19 measures they have put in place.
Q. Will students engaging in online learning and not physically in class be disadvantaged?
Online learning is a different experience from learning in a physical environment. One just has to get used to it; it will be the “new normal” as countries ease their lockdown measures. An advantage using Zoom teaching in seminars is that students get to see the facial expressions and reactions of their professors and other students close-up. It can even bring a seminar of 50 students closer in this way. Often in a traditional seminar room set-up, students are seated in rows and they are unable to see the faces of students seated in front when these students are speaking. With the “spotlight video when speaking” function on Zoom, everyone can see the face of the person speaking. Students are also able to “share” materials easily in a discussion. In summary, there are a number of advantages in a well-managed online learning environment.
Health and Campus Safety
Q. When will the campus open for students?
The University is planning to reopen its campus for the new academic year on 10 August 2020. As mentioned earlier, while some classes will be held physically, others will be online.
Q. What are the health and safety measures being considered for students on campus?
To minimise intermingling of students, the University intends to divide its campuses into different zones. Students and faculty will have to keep within their designated zone for all activities including attending classes and eating at canteens. Those taking up cross-faculty modules that require them to step outside their designated zone will have to take up the courses online. The Bukit Timah campus, where the Law School is located, is a separate zone by itself.
Other measures, including safe distancing, temperature declaration, contact tracing and more will be established. These will be consistent with the Government’s guidelines on health and public safety.
Details regarding some of these measures can be found at https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/nus-plans-to-open-campus-in-august-but-keep-students-within-assigned-zones.
Q. What are my options for University accommodation bearing in mind the designated zones?
Currently, the University accommodation at College Green has been designated in the same zone at the Bukit Timah campus. Students desiring to avail of University accommodation may consider applying for housing there. Please note that housing units are limited and we are unable to guarantee availability. Hence, students must also consider alternative off-campus housing options.
Details regarding housing are available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/student-services/hostel-admission/graduate.
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