Admission to the Bar

To be admitted to the Singapore Bar, candidates must fulfil certain requirements, which vary depending on whether they are local or overseas graduates. These include becoming a Qualified Person, successfully completing the Part A Examinations and/or Part B Course & Examinations and undertaking the Practice Training Period. Depending on the chosen pathway, candidates may first be admitted as a Lawyer (Non-Practitioner) before progressing to become an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

The Singapore Bar Admission Timeline for Local Graduates

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Local Graduates
Lawyer (Non-Practitioner)

Admission to the Supreme Court of Singapore as a Lawyer (Non-Practitioner)

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Advocate and Solicitor

Admission to the Supreme Court of Singapore as an Advocate and Solicitor

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The Singapore Bar Admission Timeline for Overseas Graduates

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*The start date of the Relevant Legal Training 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)

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Advocate & Solicitor

Admission to the Supreme Court of Singapore as an Advocate and Solicitor

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Registration for Part A Examination
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Registration for Part B Course and Examinations
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Dates for Part B Examination
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Registration and Approval of Practice Training Period
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