Qualified Person
(Local Universities)
Overview
Being a qualified person is a prerequisite to taking the Part B Course and Examinations, and for admission to the Singapore Bar as a Lawyer (Non-Practitioner)(“Lawyer (NP)”).
Registration as a Qualified Person
A qualified person who intends to apply for admission to the Singapore Bar as a Lawyer (NP) must apply to the SILE to be registered as a qualified person. The fee payable is S$218.00 (inclusive of GST).
For those who are applying to attend the Part B Course and Examinations, you do not need to make a separate application to register as a qualified person. You will be registered as a qualified person when you successfully apply for the Part B Course and Examinations.
Details on applying for registration can be found in the Guide to Application Process for Qualified Persons.
A person who does not meet any of the stated conditions for admission to the Singapore Bar may apply to the Minister for Law for an exemption. Please visit the Ministry of Law’s website for information on exemption applications.
Requirements for Graduates from Institutions of Higher Learning in Singapore
| Approved University | Applicable Law Degree | Applicable Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| National University of Singapore | Bachelor of Laws | (a) You have passed the final examination for that degree; and
(b) You have attained at least lower second class honours in relation to that degree. |
| Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) | (a) You have passed the final examination for that degree; and
(b) You have attained at least a Merit in relation to that degree. |
|
| Singapore Management University | Bachelor of Laws | (a) You have passed the final examination for that degree; and
(b) You have attained a grade point average of at least 3.00 in the course of study leading to that degree. |
| Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) | ||
| Singapore University of Social Sciences | Bachelor of Laws | (a) You have passed the final examination for that degree; and
(b) You have attained a grade point average of at least 3.50 in the course of study leading to that degree. |
| Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) |
IMPORTANT
The requirements to be a qualified person are determined by the Ministry of Law, and set out in the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules. The information presented on SILE’s webpages is for reference only, and is not a substitute for the applicable legislation. Unless otherwise stated, the information provided on SILE’s webpages assumes that a person was enrolled in an applicable law degree on or after 1 January 2006, or is intending to pursue a law degree but has not started yet.
Last Updated: 9 October 2025
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you are a local graduate, you become a qualified person on meeting all the relevant requirements set out in Part II of the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.
If you are an overseas scheduled university graduate, you become a qualified person on meeting all the relevant requirements set out in Part III of the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.
No. Only qualified persons are eligible to apply for the Part B Course and Examinations.
If you are not a qualified person but wish to sit for the Part B Course and Examinations, you will need to obtain the relevant exemption from the Minister for Law. Details of the exemption application procedure can be found on the Ministry of Law’s website.
Details of the exemption application procedure, including a list of supporting documents, can be found on the Ministry of Law’s website.
No. The SILE cannot apply for exemptions on behalf of any applicants. Applicants are to make their exemption applications themselves. Details of the exemption application procedure can be found on the Ministry of Law’s website.