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What are the requirements for admission to the Singapore Bar?


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Please refer to relevant legislation and the website of the Singapore Institute of Legal Education for information on the requirements for admission to the Singapore Bar, such as:

  • The 'qualified person' requirements

  • Nationality requirements - Approved universities and degrees (including queries about "converting" non-law degrees)

  • Omitted UK universities

  • Class of honours / ranking

  • Juris Doctor degrees

  • Dual and combined degrees

  • External courses -

  • Twinning programmes

  • Accelerated courses

  • Relevant legal training and/or work

  • Practice training period (training contract)

  • Part A and Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations

  • Admission or call procedures.


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