Part A practice
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- Open-book practice papers for Company Law, Criminal Law, Evidence Law, Land Law and the Singapore Legal System.
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Singapore Bar Exam practice: Part A and Part B questions
Practice questions for Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations, for overseas law graduates, and for the Part B course and examinations. Try free samples, buy practice sets on their own, or get them included with tutoring from Singapore Law Tutor.
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Part B MCQ practice
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- 60-question timed sets for Corporate and Commercial Practice, Dispute Resolution Practice, Private Client Practice and Contemporary Legal Knowledge.
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Part B written paper practice
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The exam
What the exam involves
| Part A | For Singapore citizens and PRs with an approved overseas law degree. Company Law, Criminal Law, Evidence Law, Land Law and Singapore Legal System, all open-book, plus an Ethics online quiz |
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| Part A sittings | Two sessions a year, with examinations in April and October |
| Part B | A mandatory preparatory course and examinations for all qualified persons seeking admission |
| Part B papers | Ethics and Professional Responsibility (written); Corporate and Commercial Practice (two 60-question MCQ papers); Dispute Resolution Practice and Private Client Practice (one written and one MCQ paper each); Contemporary Legal Knowledge and Practice (60 MCQs). All open-book |
| Part B sittings | Twice a year, in June and December |
Sources: Singapore Institute of Legal Education: Part A · Singapore Institute of Legal Education: Part B. Check the official website for current rules and dates.
Try one
Sample question
Sample question · Singapore Legal System
Parliament passes an Act, after the commencement of the Constitution, one section of which is inconsistent with a fundamental liberty guaranteed by Part 4 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore.
What is the effect of that section?
- A It is valid, because Parliament is sovereign.
- B It is valid until Parliament repeals it.
- C It is void to the extent of the inconsistency.
- D The whole Act is void.
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C is correct. Article 4 provides that the Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic, and that any law enacted by the Legislature after its commencement which is inconsistent with it is, to the extent of the inconsistency, void.
A and B are wrong because Singapore has constitutional supremacy, not parliamentary sovereignty.
D is wrong because only the inconsistent part is void, not the whole Act.
Sample question · Dispute Resolution Practice
Order 3 of the Rules of Court 2021 sets out the Ideals that the Rules seek to achieve.
Which of the following is NOT one of those Ideals?
- A Fair access to justice.
- B Expeditious proceedings and cost-effective work proportionate to the nature, importance and complexity of the claim.
- C Efficient use of court resources and fair and practical results suited to the needs of the parties.
- D Giving each party the fullest opportunity to make interlocutory applications.
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D is correct because it is not an Ideal. The Rules of Court 2021, in force from 1 April 2022, list the Ideals as fair access to justice, expeditious proceedings, cost-effective work proportionate to the nature, importance and complexity of the claim, efficient use of court resources, and fair and practical results suited to the needs of the parties.
The Rules aim to reduce, not increase, interlocutory applications. The court and the parties must seek to achieve the Ideals in all cases.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Part A of the Singapore bar exam?
Part A of the Singapore Bar Examinations is for Singapore citizens and permanent residents who graduated in law from an approved overseas university. It covers Company Law, Criminal Law, Evidence Law, Land Law and the Singapore Legal System, plus an Ethics online quiz. You must pass Part A before taking Part B.
What is Part B of the Singapore bar exam?
Part B is a mandatory preparatory course and set of examinations run by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education for everyone seeking admission as a lawyer in Singapore. It covers ethics, corporate and commercial practice, dispute resolution, private client practice and contemporary legal knowledge.
Are the Part B exams multiple choice?
Partly. Corporate and Commercial Practice and Contemporary Legal Knowledge and Practice are 60-question MCQ papers, while Dispute Resolution Practice and Private Client Practice each have one written paper and one MCQ paper. Ethics is a written paper. All papers are open-book.
When are the Part A and Part B exams held?
Part A examinations are held in April and October, and Part B examinations in June and December. Check the Singapore Institute of Legal Education website for current dates.
How do I get practice assessments free with tutoring?
Book a block of 50 hours or more with Singapore Law Tutor and our Part A and Part B practice assessments are included at no extra cost, and your tutor can practise them with you live.