Diploma (Specialized in Law) Awarded by Global School of Technology and Management | Global School of Technology and Management

Course introduction

Introduction

The programme is meticulously crafted to furnish students with crucial academic knowledge, critical skills, and a solid foundational understanding of the legal field. Geared towards preparing students for a successful entry into the legal profession, the course not only imparts fundamental legal education but also emphasises the development of practical skills. Within the curriculum, there is a deliberate integration of a comprehensive understanding of Singapore's dynamic legal landscape, ensuring that students are well-versed in the intricacies of the legal system. Moreover, the program remains attuned to the current trends that significantly influence and shape the legal profession in the country, providing students with a holistic and forward-looking legal education.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

The programme provides comprehensive education, focusing on contract, company, commercial, property, and intellectual property law. Emphasizing practical skills, students develop legal research, statutory interpretation, case analysis, and communication for real-world practice. The program centers on Singapore law, offering insights into its legal system and trends. With a problem-solving emphasis, it fosters critical thinking for analytical solutions. Students learn professional ethics, research, and writing skills essential for legal work. Graduates are well-prepared for the legal profession or further studies, equipped with substantive law knowledge and practical skills. The program, taught by experienced professionals, maintains high academic standards, instilling a lifelong learning mindset for adapting to the evolving legal field.

Area of Studies

CL305 Contract Law
LAW301 Company Law
LAW302 Commercial Law
LAW303 Singapore Law and Institution
LAW304 Property Law
LAW305 Intellectual Property Law

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirement:

Obtained 2 GCE' O' Levels passes *English and any 1 subject or equivalent; OR
Nitec, Higher Nitec or equivalent; OR
Matured student: At least 30 years old with at least 8 years of relevant working experiences will be considered.

English Language Requirement:

*A pass in English at GCE' O' or IELTS 5.5 and or equivalent; OR
Completed a prior Diploma or equivalent where the medium of instruction is English

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Duration

Full Time: 6 months (Weekday)
Part Time: 8 months (Evening weekday/ Weekend)

Class Mode

Full Time:

Weekday - 9.00 am to 12.00 noon OR 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm OR 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Part Time:

Weekday - 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm OR
Weekend - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm / 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm / 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fees & Funding

	FULL TIME		PART TIME
APPLICATION FEES	$218 (non-refundable)		$109 (non-refundable)
COURSE FEES	$7,194		$3,052 (2 Installments) OR $3,198.61 (8 Installments)
MATERIAL FEES	$163.50		$163.50
FEE PROTECTION SCHEME	Borne by GSTM		Borne by GSTM
MODE	Weekdays: 9:00AM - 12:00PM OR 1:00PM - 4:00PM OR 4:00PM - 7:00PM		Weekdays: 7:00PM - 10:00PM OR Weekend: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
DURATION	6 months (weekday)		8 months (evening weekday / weekend)
Other Fees ADMINISTRATIVE FEE (APPLICABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)
• Medical Insurance:		$109
• International Student Administrative Fee:		$163.50
• Administrative Fee for Student Pass Application:		$87.20
• ICA Application Fee:		$45
• ICA Issuance Student Pass Application Fees:		$60/ $90 (As stated in the In-Principle Approval letter from Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Singapore)
Total Fees		$464.70 / $494.70