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Law Programmes Admission Intake Update: Change of Intake Semester for Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws Programmes

Dear Prospective Students,

Starting in 2026, the intake semester for Law programmes will change. Both Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws programmes will begin in the July semester, instead of the January semester as is the case currently. There will be revised application periods. Applications for the next available intake, July 2026 will open on 1 October 2025.

If you have any queries regarding this update, you may contact our Student Recruitment at [email protected].

Our revised annual admission application period will be from 1 October to 15 March. Applications received by 15 March will be considered for admission to the July intake of the Law programmes.


Admission Calendar - July 2026 Intake

ActivityDate
Submit e-application and supporting documents1 Oct 2025 to 15 Mar 2026

Register and complete LNAT Test

LNAT tests taken between 1 Sep 2024 and 15 Mar 2026 will be accepted during the intake transition period.

1 Sep 2024 -  15 Mar 2026

 

Admission interview (if shortlisted)By May 2026
Receive email notification on the application's outcomeBy 15 Jun 2026
Enrol as a student by registering coursesBy 30 Jun 2026
Submission of PSEA form for new students (if applicable)By 7 Jul 2026

Within 5 days of successful payment, new student will receive an email notification for MyMail account and Student Portal login details

Digital student card: Please download the SUSS Backpack app on your mobile phone to access your digital student card upon your enrolment as a student. All SUSS students must produce this digital student card when taking the examinations.

From 10 Jul 2026
Course timetable available online via Student Portal18 Jul 2026
Student orientation1 Aug 2026
Class commencement10 Aug 2026

 

When is the next available intake?

July 2026.

Will there be a January 2026 intake?

No, the intake semester has been moved to July from 2026 onwards.

Why is the intake date changing from January to July?

The University has decided to align its academic calendar with other universities and optimise the scheduling of courses and resources.

How will this change affect the application process?

The application period will adjusted accordingly. Applications will open from 1 October 2025 to 15 March 2026.

Is there a change to the admission criteria?

No, the admission criteria remain the same. You may refer to the admission criteria page for more information.

When should I take the LNAT for the July 2026 intake?

During the transition period of our intake change, LNAT tests taken between 1 September 2024 and 15 March 2026 will be accepted for the July 2026 intake.

What happens if I already took the LNAT in preparation for the January 2026 intake?

During the transition period of our intake change, LNAT tests taken between 1 September 2024 and 15 March 2026 will be accepted for the July 2026 intake.

If my final academic transcript is not ready by 15 March 2026, can I still apply?

You should apply to the next available intake after you have received your final academic transcript, i.e. if your results are only available in May 2026, you should apply to the July 2027 intake.

Will late applications be considered?

Applications submitted after 15 March 2026 will not be considered.

When will the interviews be conducted?

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed between April and May 2026.

When will I know the outcome of my application?

All applicants will be notified by the end of June 2026.

 

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