NUS Law

Institute is home to various notable individuals who have gone on to make significant contributions to field of law.

Given below are some most notable members of NUS Law alumni network: 

·      Chan Sek Keong SC: Former Chief Justice of Singapore

·      Halimah Yacob: President of the Republic of Singapore

·      Lucien Wong Yuen Kuai SC: Attorney-General of Singapore

·      Edwin Tong SC: Minister for Culture, Community & Youth

NUS Law has also hosted numerous Indian or Indian-origin individuals who have occupied key roles in the government & private sectors alike in the field of law. 
 
Listed below are some of the prominent ones: 
 
· T. Raja Kumar: President, Financial Action Task Force 
 
· Sundaresh Menon SC: Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Singapore 
 
· K. Shanmugam SC: Minister for Law & Home Affairs 

NUS maintains strong links with some of the biggest firms in the private & government sectors in Singapore & worldwide. It leverages these connections to provide post-study work opportunities to its students. 
 
Listed below are some of the institute's top recruiters: 
 
· Allen & Gledhill LLP 
 
· WongPartnership LLP 
 
· Drew & Napier LLC 
 
· Rajah & Tann Asia 

Yes, a law degree from NUS Law School is deemed acceptable by Indian authorities. NUS Law graduates are free to practice in India pending successful completion of the country's All India Bar Examination. 
 
The exam is conducted twice a year by the Bar Council of India in an open book format across 50 Indian cities & 140 exam centres.

NUS is ranked among top 10 institutions in Singapore and Asia for law programs by some top international ranking bodies. According to data by institute's official website, institute is ranked #1 in Asia and #8 in world by QS World Rankings of 2025. 

The acceptance rate of NUS stands around 5-10%. The university is very selective in admitting students to its law programs. Students who are interested in admission to this institution must meet the required eligibility criteria and submit the application form as soon as possible. The institute prioritizes early applicants & cannot guarantee admission to every eligible candidate due to limited availability of seats. 

NUS Law has a proven track record of providing employment opportunities at some of the top private & government agencies to its graduates. 
 
As per the latest employment data made available the institute, the employment rate of the NUS law graduates stands at 96.9%, thus solidifying its standing as a reliable institute with regards to student placements.