Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NYU School of Law and NUS Dual Degree Program (NYU@NUS) Applicants
Questions
- Is NYU@NUS a joint-degree program?
- Does the LL.M. in Law and the Global Economy include any concentrations?
- Will NYU faculty teach courses in the program?
- Is the LL.M. offered in Singapore equivalent to LL.M. offered in New York City?
- What will be the size of the New York City LL.M. class and the Singapore LL.M. class?
- How many credit hours will I need to take?
- How may I satisfy the additional requirements for the NUS LL.M. degree?
- I cannot stay in Singapore beyond December 2007. Is it still possible to earn the NUS LL.M. degree?
- How will courses be structured?
- When will I have exams if I enroll in NYU@NUS?
- Will there by any additional opportunities outside of the course work in Singapore?
- What are the dates of the program?
- When is the application deadline?
- How can I apply to NYU@NUS?
- Are there scholarship opportunities in New York City and Singapore?
- What will I need to do if I'm admitted to NYU@NUS and decide to attend?
- Is it possible to complete the NYU degree and not pursue the NUS degree?
- What is the tuition?
- Do I need to pay more for the NUS degree?
- What is the difference in the cost of living between the Singapore and New York City programs?
- Will there by accommodations available in Singapore?
- Will Singapore and New York City students be offered the same student services?
Answers
- Is NYU@NUS a joint-degree program?
No, NYU@NUS is not a joint-degree program. Rather, it is a dual-degree program. Students who graduate from the program will graduate with two Master of Laws degrees: an LL.M. in Law and the Global Economy from NYU and an LL.M. from NUS.
- Does the LL.M. in Law and the Global Economy include any concentrations?
Many students will choose the general Law and Global Economy LL.M. and decide not to select a concentration in order to allow for the greatest flexibility in course selection. Other students may find it advantageous to select one of the two concentrations – U.S. and Asian Business and Trade Law or Justice and Human Rights.
- Will NYU faculty teach courses in the program?
Yes, NYU faculty will travel to Singapore to teach courses in NYU@NUS, primarily over the summer. NYU faculty will teach two-thirds of the courses that will count toward the NYU LL.M. degree. Students also will have access to a very wide selection of courses taught by NUS faculty in the fall and spring semesters. In addition, in the spring semester, students will have the option to enroll in International Business Law courses taught by NUS faculty in Shanghai, as part of a joint venture between NUS and East China University of Politics and Law (ECUPL).
- Is the LL.M. offered in Singapore equivalent to LL.M. offered in New York City?
The NYU LL.M. offered in New York City and the NYU LL.M. offered in Singapore are equivalent; each is intellectually challenging and enriching.
- What will be the size of the New York City LL.M. class and the Singapore LL.M. class?
We anticipate the size of the New York City class will be approximately 425 students. We anticipate a class of 70-100 students to enroll in NYU@NUS. Because we estimate that NYU@NUS will be smaller, we may have to turn away from Singapore applicants who are qualified and strong enough to be admitted to NYU. We therefore encourage applicants to apply to both programs, indicating which program they prefer.
- How many credit hours will I need to take?
Students will need to complete 24 credits to earn the NYU degree, at least 16 of which must be completed through courses taught by NYU faculty. Students may enroll in NUS courses to fulfill the remaining credits. In order to earn the NUS degree, students will be required to take about four additional NUS courses of average credit or conduct equivalent research.
- How may I satisfy the additional requirements for the NUS LL.M. degree?
Students may satisfy the additional requirements to obtain the NUS degree in the following ways:
- Taking NUS courses for credit during the regular NUS academic year (the fall semester running from August to December and the spring semester from January to May).
- Taking accelerated courses at NUS during the period January – February.
- Writing a masters thesis or a combination of a masters thesis and course work while in residence at NUS during the period January – February or January – May.
- Students may fulfill course requirements by enrolling in classes taught in Shanghai as part of a joint venture between NUS and ECUPL.
- I cannot stay in Singapore beyond December 2007. Is it still possible to earn the NUS LL.M. degree?
In exceptional circumstances, students may petition to complete the NUS degree through writing a thesis while not in residence.
- How will courses be structured?
Most NYU faculty-taught courses will be offered May – August. The courses will be modular, extending over 3 weeks and being taught 4 days per week. Students will take no more than 2 courses concurrently so that their workload will be equivalent to taking 4 or 5 courses in New York City over a 14 week semester. We expect students to take 10-12 NYU credits over the summer months; students may petition to take additional credits during the summer session.
We anticipate that a limited number of NYU faculty will offer intensive courses during the fall semester. Courses taught by NUS faculty at NUS will follow the regular NUS calendar, that is, 12 weeks of courses followed by examinations (spanning August to December for the fall semester and January to May for the spring semester). In addition, there are accelerated course options at NUS taught in January and February. Courses taught by NUS faculty in Shanghai will be modular. Each course will be taught intensively for 3 weeks, and the courses will be available in succession from January to May.
- When will I have exams if I enroll in NYU@NUS?
The summer session (May - August) will be divided into periods of three weeks each, followed by a revision and examination period. In the fall semester (August – December), the schedule will mirror that of NUS, with examinations being held at the end of November and in early December. Accelerated courses will be offered in January-February and will be followed directly by an examination period. Courses offered during the full spring semester (January – May) will follow the NUS schedule, with exams being held at the end of April and early May.
- Will there by any additional opportunities outside of the course work in Singapore?
Students will have the option to take courses January – May at East China University of Politics and Law, located in Shanghai, as part of a joint program between NUS and ECUPL. These courses will be taught in English by NUS faculty on a modular basis over the duration of 3 weeks per course, with examinations held in Shanghai immediately at the end of each course. Internship opportunities also will be available with law firms, corporations, government entities, or NGOs. Internships will last 4-8 weeks and will be available January – May.
- What are the dates of the program?
Courses will begin on May 12, 2008, and orientation is scheduled for the week of May 5. The program’s end date will depend on how you choose to fulfill the NUS degree requirements. The dual-degree program will run through the end of February with students having the option of remaining in residence until mid-May.
- When is the application deadline?
The application deadline for NYU@NUS and for study in New York City is December 1. Please bear in mind that, because of the early start date, admission to NYU@NUS will be rolling. This means that admissions decisions will be made and scholarships will be awarded as applications are completed, beginning as early as late-September. Applicants should keep in mind that the class will become full and scholarship opportunities will decrease as time passes. Therefore, applicants have a distinct advantage in applying early in terms of admission and in receiving a scholarship award.
- How can I apply to NYU@NUS?
All applicants to the NYU LL.M. program, whether in New York City or Singapore, must complete our online application.
- Are there scholarship opportunities in New York City and Singapore?
The criteria for scholarships are the same for New York City and Singapore, and the structure of the scholarships is similar in each location. However, due to a generous donation marking the inception of NYU@NUS, there are more scholarships available for those who enroll in Singapore. Therefore, the chances of receiving a scholarship award are greater for those whose preference is NYU@NUS.
- What will I need to do if I'm admitted to NYU@NUS and decide to attend?
Admitted students who wish to accept our offer of admission to NYU@NUS will be required to complete an Intention to Enroll form and submit a non-refundable tuition deposit. Because of the unique timing of NYU@NUS, we will expect students, at the time of accepting our offer of admission, to reject any other offers of admission, withdraw outstanding applications from all other institutions, and not submit any additional applications to other programs.
- Is it possible to complete the NYU degree and not pursue the NUS degree?
Students may opt-out of the dual-degree program and earn only the NYU degree. However, the program is designed with the vision that students will complete both degrees. The possibility that a student will receive only an NYU degree is considered a mere contingency for unforeseen circumstances. We do not encourage students to apply to the program if at the time of application they intend to complete only the NYU degree. Students should note that if they do exercise the opt-out option, they will not be entitled to a tuition refund.
- What is the tuition?
The tuition for study in New York City and NYU@NUS will be the same, although applicants should note that the Singapore tuition will cover the dual-degree program. The tuition for the 2007-08 academic year was $40,890 (U.S. dollars). Tuition for the 2008-09 academic year will be determined in the spring 2008.
- Do I need to pay more for the NUS degree?
No. Dean Revesz of NYU and Dean Tan of NUS have decided to combine tuition so that the single tuition will cover both degrees.
- What is the difference in the cost of living between the Singapore and New York City programs?
The cost of living in Singapore is far less than the cost of living in New York City. We estimate that the cost of living for the 2007-08 academic year in New York City is approximately $19,731 (U.S. dollars) and approximately $9,000 (U.S. dollars) in Singapore.
- Will there by accommodations available in Singapore?
Yes. NYU@NUS students will be eligible for NUS housing.
- Will Singapore and New York City students be offered the same student services?
Yes. NYU LL.M. students, whether studying in Singapore or in New York City, will be offered career counseling, academic counseling, and extracurricular programming, among other services.
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