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

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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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Event

Date

1.

Online application period and payment of fees

5 to 26 May 2025 (5pm)

2.

Conditional Candidature email

27 June 2025

3.

Part B Course information

11 July 2025

4.

Part B Course

16 July 2025 to 14 November 2025

5.

Application to use Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

18 to 29 August 2025

6.

E-Exams Onboarding

29 September 2025 to 24 October 2025

7.

Last day to furnish any other supporting documents

30 September 2025 (5pm)

8.

Last day for:

  1. Applicants to withdraw candidature;
  2. Applicants to advise of disability and special needs

6 October 2025

 

9.

Confirmation of Candidature

7 October 2025

 

10.

E-acknowledgment of Examinations Notices, Instructions and Rules

4 November 2025

 

11.

Examination schedule and venue

2 to 4, and 8 to 12 December 2025

Apart from these dates, you are advised to keep yourself available in Singapore from 15 to 19 December 2025 as a contingency.

*Please refer to the 2025 Session 2 Part B Application Guide for details on the supporting documents required.

NOTE: The above dates are subject to change.

 

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