Law Graduates SingaporeLaw Graduates Singapore
Official law graduate statistics from SingStat. 423 students graduated in law in 2024 (196 male, 227 female). NUS Law and SMU Law produce Singapore's legal professionals.
Law Graduates Trend (2020-2024)
Full-time law graduates by gender
Gender Breakdown by Year
Male vs Female law graduates
Law School Pipeline
Enrollment growing steadily (+10% since 2020)
Data Sources
Graduate Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics
- • Table ID: M850781
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Coverage: NUS Law, SMU Law
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Key Statistics (2024)
- • Total Graduates: 423
- • Male: 196 (46.3%)
- • Female: 227 (53.7%)
- • Current Enrollment: 2,007
- • Program Duration: 4 years
Key Insights
Controlled Supply
Law graduates remain stable at ~420-450 annually, controlled by limited law school places to maintain profession standards.
Female Majority in 2024
53.7% of 2024 graduates are female, reversing the slight male majority seen in 2022-2023. Gender balance fluctuates yearly.
Growing Enrollment
Law school enrollment grew 10% from 1,823 (2020) to 2,007 (2024), indicating sustained interest in legal careers.
Law Schools in Singapore
NUS Faculty of Law
Established 1956. Singapore's oldest law school. ~250 graduates/year. 4-year LLB program. Top-ranked in Asia.
SMU School of Law
Established 2007. ~180 graduates/year. Interactive pedagogy, strong corporate law focus. 4-year LLB program.
Admission Requirements
Highly competitive. Requires strong A-Level results (AAA/AAB). Includes interviews and written tests.
Bar Exam
Graduates must pass Part B of Singapore Bar Exams to practice law. Training contract required.