FAQs

1. What is the duration and dates of the Course and Examination?

A: The Course will run for about 5 months, commencing early July and ending early December. Applications for the Course open in April. There is only one intake per calendar year.

2. Must I attend the Course, i.e. can I just take the Examination?

A: The Course is a full-time course and attendance is compulsory. Please refer to Rule 3 and 4 of the Legal Profession (Admission) Rules.

3. If I wish to take the Course and examination, when and how can I obtain the study materials?

A: The study materials will be disseminated through an online learning portal, SILE Campus. Login particulars to SILE Campus will be made known to you about 1 week before the start of the Course.

4. Will students be given a Certificate upon passing the examination?

A: No. A certificate of passing Part B of the Bar Examination will not be issued. Results are released via email. The Institute’s certificate in Form B of the Second Schedule of the Legal Profession (Admission) Rules is issued electronically via the Court’s eLitigation system.

5. What is the dress code for attending Part B course?

A: The dress code is business attire. For more information, refer to this link https://www.sile.edu.sg/code-of-conduct.

6. Will I be able to work part-time during the Part B course?

A: Any Part B candidate who requests to work will have to write in and the request approved on a case by case basis.

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Last Updated: 17 September 2021