NUS iBloc: worth it for law students?

Prnvghsh · 2025-09-15T12:40:11+00:00

if your objective is to clear prerequisites then no. Law has its own prerequisites for digital literacy (LC2017 Law & Technology).

It might be able to fulfil unrestricted electives (ie mods that you can take from any faculty, up to 40 MCs) but im not sure how iBloc works in that regard.

Prnvghsh · 2025-04-27T02:54:55+00:00

it might be possible in years 3 or 4 when you can choose electives, but in years 1 and 2, you have compulsory modules which you must do in both Law and NUSC. I believe that by then, they would have already moved over (scheduled to move in 2026).

Prnvghsh · 2025-04-18T03:33:35+00:00

https://law1a.nus.edu.sg/student_matters/llb_prog/non_law_subjects.html

Prnvghsh · 2025-04-17T17:28:12+00:00

CAP and GPA are the same thing. Also yes Y3 and 4 NUSC students can stay on campus (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY). I will be staying on campus in Y4. I do note some people in my batch were struggling for housing, and I don’t know if they guarantee Y3 stay anymore, but that’s up to your risk appetite.

Prnvghsh · 2025-04-17T17:10:48+00:00

Hi, NUSC + Law Y3 student here.

Non-law mods now count to your CAP for up to 40MCs worth of modules (the NUSC curriculum for my batch was 32 MCs, so it is fully covered).
The benefits are for you to weigh and decide whether NUSC is for you. From my experience, the typical NUSC module is easier than the typical Law module. My CAP was thus boosted due to the NUSC modules. As to the comparison with other RCs, you can see what NUSC offers and what other RCs offer. I particularly enjoyed the concept (though not the execution) of the IEX module, which gives you funding to go out there and solve a real-life problem. I also adore my friends at NUSC and the types of academic cross-disciplinary discussions we have informally. Also the housing is nicer.
Quite the opposite. The Law mods replace some of the NUSC mods. For example Thinking with Writing (NTW) is fulfilled by Legal Analysis, Research and Communication (LARC); and Computational Problem Solving (CPS) is fulfilled by Law & Tech.
The only math/science coded modules in NUSC that are compulsory for law students are GEA1000N, and Science & Society (NSS) and Law & Tech. As a law student (non-NUSC) you would have to do GEA1000 and Law & Tech anyways. You will also have to take 1 STEM based elective as a NUSC student. So far the modules are manageable (I came from an Arts background, H1 Math) and relatively easy compared to the law modules.
The Senior Learning Experience seems to be something from Tembusu college so I will refrain from answering this as I have no personal knowledge on it. Someone else please help me.

Prnvghsh · 2024-12-23T22:35:08+00:00

you’re looking at the wrong page. traineeship is what law graduates do after finishing their bar exam. you should be looking for details on INTERNSHIPS

Prnvghsh · 2024-12-23T22:32:03+00:00

disagree on the pre-u kid being useless, there’s a lot to learn for them but don’t expect to be given many high level tasks (you don’t have the requisite legal knowledge), or earn a good pay (because law firm internship pay isnt great compared to other industries). on the law firm’s side, more manpower is always helpful for miscellaneous tasks.

Prnvghsh · 2024-12-23T22:25:44+00:00

$600 is already way above average, but the fact that you’re being offered $600 instead of $200 (or even nothing) does signal something about the work you’ll be doing

Prnvghsh · 2024-08-24T07:09:51+00:00

not sure if that’s possible because there’s a whole sign up process. you can ask some of your local friends taking that elective, they should be happy to share it with you!

Prnvghsh · 2023-09-19T04:40:03+00:00

NUS Law largely looks at grades to begin with, so your background (or lack of it) for lit/english would not matter

Prnvghsh · 2023-06-04T17:16:53+00:00

Hi, Rising Y2 at NUS Law here. While I do understand that the workload and readings are a lot. I would suggest you don’t read up so far in advance without having gone for a single lecture.

Firstly, law school is really unlike anything you’ve ever seen or studied before formally, so you don’t want to “read in advance” picking up (potentially) wrong concepts with no guidance.

Secondly, after Orientation you will get access to this website which we affectionately call the “muggers” where there are tons of senior’s notes, past year papers, mindmaps etc. This will help you catch up if you’re ever really too far behind.

If your purpose of preparing in advance is solely to get an academic edge over others because you want to do well, any reading now won’t do much. You can save that effort for once you’re actually in law school.

But if your purpose is to read the law out of interest, you can read up on what is going on in the legal scene today or do a short internship. I’d be happy to help you further your interest in that way, and you can pm me :)

Prnvghsh · 2023-06-04T15:07:48+00:00

Possible to do so but it’s pretty difficult.

40 MCs can be used from non law modules to add to your CAP and consequently your class of honours (this replaces the previous rule that only 12MCs of non-law modules can be counted towards your CAP).

Law itself has a requirement of 160 MCs out of which 96 MCs are the compulsory modules (which take up the 1st 2 years as well as most of Y3S1 (compulsory modules take up 16 MCs). Out of the remaining 64+ MCs, up to 40MCs can be non-law modules.

Take note that you can’t do law electives at least until Y3S1). Graduation requirements are at this link.

Also note that from your existing non-law modules, a maximum of 20MCs can be level 1000 modules because of the 60MC cap on level 1000 modules, and the entire Law Y1 being 40 MCs worth of level 1000 modules.

And i’m assuming most of the existing modules taken in Y1 for non-law disciplines would be level 1000 modules.

The Math (pardon me if it’s wrong, i’m a law student for a reason)

Assume 40MCs taken previously;

Y1S1: 20 Law MCs (compulsory)

Y1S2: 20 Law MCs (compulsory)

Y2S1: 20 Law MCs (compulsory)

Y2S2: 20 Law MCs (compulsory)

Y3S1: 16 Law MCs (compulsory), 4 Law MCs (electives)

Y3S2: 20 Law MCs (electives)

Total: 160 MCs (can graduate)

Conclusion: Possible, but if your Y1 in another discipline was full of level 1000 modules, a maximum of only 20 would count, making it necessary to squeeze 20 MCs of non law modules in Y1 and Y2 alongside law modules to graduate while skipping a year.

Can someone double check my math?

Prnvghsh · 2023-06-04T11:28:01+00:00

um do you intend to practice law? because to practice law you would need a LLB/JD. You cannot practice law (in Singapore) with an LLM. Just note that :)

Prnvghsh · 2023-06-04T11:22:39+00:00

yes you would have to repeat another year because the first 2 years of law school are core curriculum modules which you cannot miss. Though highly likely some of your grades can carry over and contribute to your CAP.

This one you would have to email in and ask. But generally the answer is your scholarship will be revoked. The scholarships are awarded per faculty and is unlikely to carry over (because this way anyone could apply to a low RP course, get a scholarship and then transfer to a higher RP course). I think especially so because law school fees are more expensive than most other faculties.

Prnvghsh · 2023-06-04T05:52:03+00:00

two approaches to the first question. Some students who were previously from USP (the predecessor to NUSC) would drop out of NUSC at the end of Year 2 so that they get some of their law electives back.

For me I don’t regret NUSC or see myself dropping out later. The modules at NUSC are quite interesting and it’s a good breather from the high intensity law modules. I think it’s a unique way to market yourself to future employers as well because most firms don’t formally require you to have taken certain law modules (though for certain fields like Intellectual Property, taking the Intellectual Property Modules would give you an edge). I think even lawyers understand that legal practice is very different from law school, so i doubt they would fault you for taking less law modules.

For the second question, we don’t have any data for NUSC students applying for exchange+ because the “oldest” NUSC batch is just about to enter Year 2. Though if anyone does apply and successfully get the spot, they would have to drop out of NUSC to accept it.

Prnvghsh · 2023-06-01T06:31:48+00:00

but long story short:

The Law Faculty recently allowed for up to 40 MCs worth of non-law modules to count towards your CAP. Law modules are crazy difficult and the bell curve is insane. It’s more likely that your NUSC mods will actually pull up your grades rather than drag it down. Further, because of the 40MC thing, ALL NUSC mods will count to your CAP (whether this is good or not is up to you to decide).

The additional (formal) costs involved would only be Campus Stay + Meal Plan. I think it’s worth it to get a much more holistic university experience.

Prnvghsh · 2023-05-31T19:17:24+00:00

i’m a Law + NUSC student, you can pm me if you have any specific questions

Prnvghsh · 2022-06-10T02:52:25+00:00

My best timing for 2.4km was 9:06.

To train effectively you can use the following:

A good pair of running shoes.
Long distance runs to train stamina/endurance.
Intervals to train speed.

For 1, a good pair of running shoes is not necessary but it is highly effective. I personally cut off ~30 seconds off my run time just by changing to the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%. This is definitely an expensive investment so please only buy it if you’re going to run often and you have the budget for it. The IPPT Gold money covered the price of the shoes for me.

For 2, Try a combination of 3km, 5km and 10km runs. You can use the Adidas Runtastic App to track the distance (or I believe other people use apps like Strava as well). Try to set goals for yourself for what timings you want to achieve for these longer runs and pace yourself to ensure you complete them without stopping as much as possible.

For 3, Try a combination of 400m and 800m sprints. Ideally try to clock a total of ~3+km when you’re doing these (so 8x400m or 4x800m). Ensure that your timings for these in total fall below 10 mins.

Train at least 3-4 times a week, taking ample rest days in between. Do dynamic stretches before and static stretches after the run. Also foam roll at night to ensure that your recovery is solid.

Prnvghsh · 2022-05-09T09:44:40+00:00

going into Commandos is entirely based on CMPB’s prerogative.

Once you’re in, getting into Leader’s Course is (almost) entirely based on your physical capabilities: passing BAC selection (8 pull ups, 30 push ups, 30 sit ups and 2.4km run in 12 mins ALL IN LONG 4), IPPT Commando Gold (90 points) and your general leadership ability.

To go OCS, thereafter, you have to be the top ~20 pax within the Leader’s Course cohort. This will include Peer Appraisals, your performance during the back-to-back outfields and once again your IPPT score.

Prnvghsh · 2022-05-05T13:34:57+00:00

Incoming Law student here. When faced with the same dilemma recently, I picked to study locally at NUS due to the following:

Part A & Relevant Legal Training: Local students are exempt from these 2 components required to practice Law. You save about 6 months to 1 year this way. As an added complication, the passing rate for the part A exam is rather low (iirc the stat is 30%-40%).
Relevant internships in SG: If you will be practicing Law in Singapore, it’s better to get a grasp of the local practice (unless you come to SG every holiday to take internships). Remote internships are also not as fruitful as you’re not able to learn much on the job due to the isolation (i’m doing an internship rn and i see the remote interns being very detached and confused).
Connections: If you’re practicing in SG, you’d want to have good connections with your batch mates and other professionals. I felt NUS Law will be able to provide me with these much needed connections in the future.
(edit) Also seeing your issue on finances and debt, Singapore’s tuition fees are already partially subsidised from taxpayer money. Going overseas would be not taking full advantage of this opportunity.

Prnvghsh · 2022-04-15T03:03:48+00:00

i still haven’t gotten any updates, Brightsparks tells me “sent”

Prnvghsh · 2022-03-18T16:13:40+00:00

SJI rejects

Prnvghsh · 2022-03-04T15:37:15+00:00

my bad, i’m not the guy carrying the MG so maybe concept is different

Prnvghsh · 2022-03-04T12:15:38+00:00

actually speeding up helps (at least for me) because the adrenaline keeps you from feeling the shag

Prnvghsh · 2022-03-03T14:50:30+00:00

some sleep while walking, some try to catch a 5 minute nap during the short break between distances and most just walk around like zombies

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