The J.D. programme is a full-time 3-year programme, comprising 22 courses totaling 25 course units ( Each course carries one course unit unless stated otherwise). The curriculum was formulated by legal academics and practitioners after extensive discussions, and endorsed by Singapore Institute of Legal Education and Ministry of Law. The academic year begins in mid-August and follows the same academic calendar/grading scheme as the LL.B programme. The programme may be accelerated in some cases for completion within 2 to 2.5 years subject to the approval of the J.D. Committee, which will take into consideration their first term's exam grades.

Legal work that JD graduates can pursue: Associates in law firms: advising clients, drafting and negotiating transactions and/or dispute resolution Legal counsel in a multinational or local company: advising the company on legal and corporate matters Governmental Legal Service: State Counsel/Deputy Public Prosecutor: giving advice to and conducting advocacy on behalf of the Government Justices’ Law Clerks: working closely with and under the mentorship of the Judges of the Supreme Court in trial and appellate work