For Overseas Graduates
Being a qualified person is a prerequisite to being admitted to the Singapore Bar. The Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules set out the requirements for graduates from overseas scheduled universities to be qualified persons.
The Singapore Bar Admission Timeline for Overseas Graduates
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*The start date of the Relevant Legal Training / Relevant Legal Practice or Work can be anytime before, during, or after Part A.
Overseas Graduates
Lawyer (Non-Practitioner)
Admission to the Supreme Court of Singapore as a Lawyer (Non-Practitioner)
Advocate and Solicitor
Admission to the Supreme Court of Singapore as an Advocate and Solicitor
Qualified Person (Overseas Scheduled Universities)
Being a qualified person is a prerequisite to being admitted to the Singapore Bar. The Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules set out the requirements for graduates from overseas scheduled universities to be qualified persons.
Part A
Completing and passing Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations (the “Part A Bar Examinations”) is a requirement for graduates from Overseas Scheduled Universities (as listed under the Schedules to the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules) in order to be qualified persons.
Part B
Completing the Part B Bar Course and passing the Part B Bar Examinations is a requirement for admission as a Lawyer (NP).
Apply for admission to Singapore Bar as Lawyer (NP)
A qualified person may be admitted as a Lawyer (NP) after they have attended the Part B Bar Course and passed the Part B Bar Examinations. A Lawyer (NP) may be admitted as an advocate and solicitor after serving a practice training period.
Practice Training Period
Completion of a 12-month practice training period is a requirement for admission as an advocate and solicitor.
Apply for admission to Singapore Bar as Advocate & Solicitor
A qualified person may be admitted as a Lawyer (NP) after they have attended the Part B Bar Course and passed the Part B Bar Examinations. A Lawyer (NP) may be admitted as an advocate and solicitor after serving a practice training period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A qualified person may be admitted as a Lawyer (NP) after they have attended the Part B Bar Course and passed the Part B Bar Examinations. A Lawyer (NP) may be admitted as an advocate and solicitor after serving a practice training period.