Master of Laws

The master of laws programme offered by school of law and governance is designed to cater to the diverse needs of graduates. Whether you're looking to develop expertise in a specific legal area or advance your professional skills, this programme provides in-depth knowledge and profound understanding in various fields such as international business and trade, healthcare, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and more. 

With a broad range of elective modules to choose from, you can tailor your learning experience to match your interests and career goals. Practical assessments and real-world applications further enhance your skills in negotiation, report writing, policy drafting, and case studies. Join us to become a competent legal professional ready to tackle the challenges of the digitalised fourth industrial revolution.

Key Highlights of Master of Laws 

• In-demand Specialisation- Stand out with in-depth specialist knowledge in a legal practice area that is rapidly growing, and tackle issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Global Perspectives- Understand the impact of international law and institutions like the World Trade Organisation, and legal rules that influence global business.
• Experienced Faculty- Learn from legal experts about the development of legislative frameworks for dealing with various aspects of healthcare, medical law and ethics.

Year 1

• Research Methods I
• Research Methods II
• 7 Elective Modules

Year 2

• Research Project
• 1 Elective Module

Part-Time

Year 1

• Research Methods I
• Research Methods II
• 4 Elective Modules

Year 2

• 4 Elective Modules

Year 3 

• Research Project

List of Elective Modules

• International Sales of Goods Law
• The Law of WTO
• Public International Law
• International Business Law
• International Dispute Resolution
• Artificial Intelligence, Technology and the Law
• E-Commerce Law
• International Corporate Governance and Corporate Crime
• ASEAN Law and Policy
• Current Controversies in Contempt of Court
• Healthcare and Regulations and Policies
• Rights of the Patients: Birth to Death
• Informed Consent and Confidentiality
• Medical Ethics
• Medical Negligence
• Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the Law
• Law on Genetic Manipulation
• Digital Health, New Medical Technologies and the Law
• Fundamental Aspects of Medical Litigation
• Criminal Liability for Healthcare Providers

Assessment

• Class Discussion
• Case Study
• Drafting Policy
• Opinion Writing
• Presentation
• Negotiation Skills
• Reflective Portfolio
• Report Writing
• Proposal
• Research Project

When you’ve successfully completed this Master of Laws programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:

• Academia
• Corporate Executive
• In-house Counsel
• Lawyer
• Medico-legal Professions