Part B Donated Bursaries Fund
Part B Donated Bursaries Fund
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The Institute is pleased to announce the official launch of the Part B Donated Bursaries Fund as of Monday, 5 May 2025. This new initiative is designed to support financially disadvantaged candidates for the Singapore Bar with their Part B Course and Examinations fees, and was established with the generous donations of members of the legal fraternity. The Part B Donated Bursaries Fund comprises the Jeffrey Chan Wah Teck and Family Bursary, the Herbert Smith Freehills Prolegis Bursary, as well as the Chester Toh Bursary.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please refer to the attached Guide. Applications will close at 5PM, 26 May 2025. Please note that applications for the Part B Donated Bursaries Fund may take up to 12 weeks to process from the close of the application period.
The Institute administers the bursary. The quantum disbursed per year is at the Institute’s sole discretion. For any queries, please write in to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
For prospective donors who may wish to contribute to the Part B Donated Bursaries Fund, please reach out to us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Last Updated: 5 May 2025
Part B
FAQs
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Please refer to the frequently-asked questions (FAQs) in relation to the Preparatory Course leading to Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations. |
Part B
2025 Session 2 Part B Course and Examinations
1. Online Application
The online application portal is now open. Please read through the 2025 Session 2 Part B Application Guide to understand the overall requirements before proceeding with the application process. This application is open to first-timer applicants only.
This application does not apply to re-takers from the immediately preceding session (i.e., 2025 Session 1). Separate instructions will be provided to re-takers from the immediately preceding session.
Application will close at 5pm on Monday, 26 May 2025.
2. Course Overview
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The Part B Course is a mandatory preparatory course leading to Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations. It is conducted by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education for qualified persons seeking admission as a Lawyer (NP).
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Attending the Part B Course and passing the Part B Examinations are requirements for admission as a Lawyer (NP) pursuant to sections 11B(1)(d) and (e) of the Legal Profession Act 1966.
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The Part B Course may be held during or outside office hours. The Course is fully online and will be conducted through an online meeting/webinar platform.
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3. Key Dates at a Glance The key dates for the 2025 Session 2 of the Part B Course and Examinations at a glance:
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4. Part B Donated Bursaries Fund
The Institute is pleased to announce the official launch of the Part B Donated Bursaries Fund as of Monday, 5 May 2025. This new initiative is designed to support financially disadvantaged candidates for the Singapore Bar with their Part B Course and Examinations fees, and was established with the generous donations of members of the legal fraternity. The Part B Donated Bursaries Fund comprises the Jeffrey Chan Wah Teck and Family Bursary, the Herbert Smith Freehills Prolegis Bursary, as well as the Chester Toh Bursary.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please refer to the attached guide.
For prospective donors who may wish to contribute to the Part B Donated Bursaries Fund, please reach out to us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Last Updated: 5 May 2025
Part B
Code of Conduct
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The Code of Conduct embodies the objectives and underlying principles of the Part B Course and sets out how candidates should or should not behave as a lawyer in training. All candidates of the Part B Course are required to comply with the Code of Conduct. Please click here for a copy of the Part B Code of Conduct. For further clarification, please click here to contact SILE. |
Last Updated: 25 February 2025
Part B
Part B Course Information
The Part B Course comprises of 6 compulsory modules which also broadly covers some other areas of competency, knowledge or skills that are relevant to the practice of law.
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Module |
Topics |
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ETH |
Ethics & Professional Responsibility |
1. Ethics & Professional Responsibility |
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2. |
CCP |
Corporate & Commercial Practice |
1. Banking & Fundraising 2. Corporate Governance 3. Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring 4. Intellectual Property 5. Mergers & Acquisitions 6. Competition Law 7. Taxation 8. Admiralty |
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DRP |
Dispute Resolution Practice |
1. Civil Litigation 2. Arbitration 3. Mediation Advocacy 4. Written Advocacy 5. Litigation Technology (Evidence Management) |
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PCP |
Private Client Practice |
1. Criminal Litigation Practice & Procedure 2. Family Law Practice 3. Muslim Family and Succession Law 4. Probate & Succession Planning 5. Real Estate Practice (Conveyancing) 6. Employment Law 7. Personal Injury & Property Damage (PIPD) |
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CLK |
Contemporary Legal Practice & Knowledge |
1. Data Protection and Cyber Regulation 2. Law & Technology 3. Comparative Laws 4. Conflict of Laws 5. Law & Society |
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PRS |
Professional Skills |
1. Communicating Effectively 2. Networking & Personal Brand 3. Understanding Financial Information 4. Developing a Commercial Mindset 5. Professional & Personal Sustainability |
Last Updated: 3 July 2024