Part A Bar Course Subject 5 – Evidence Law
- Legal
This module is conducted online.
8 x 3 hour sessions
Weekdays (7pm - 10pm)
Who Should Attend
- Candidates attempting Part A of the Singapore Bar Examination
- Any other person with an interest in the fundamentals of Singapore evidence law
PREREQUISITES
- Participants who have obtained or are currently studying for a law degree from a Commonwealth jurisdiction;
- Participants who have obtained or are studying for a paralegal certification in a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Overview
Through this course, participants will also learn about the statutory framework and concepts underlying the law of evidence such as the doctrine of relevancy and the concepts of burden and standards of proof. Participants will also consider the admissibility of character evidence, hearsay evidence, opinion evidence, and statements from accused person (particularly in the form of confessions and/or admissions). This course will also delve into discussion on litigation privilege, the right of silence and privilege against self-incrimination, as well as the grounds for the exclusion of evidence.
Please note that the syllabus is set by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) which may be found here.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 8-week course, participants will be able to:
Explain the scheme of the Evidence Act
- Understand the concept of relevance
- Understand the concept of burdens and standards of proof
- Explain the law on hearsay
- Explain the law on similar fact evidence
- Explain the law on opinion and expert evidence
- Explain the law on legal professional privilege and related privileges
- Analyse a given fact pattern and apply the appropriate law
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment will be multiple-choice questions covering issues taught during the course.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Participation issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$327 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$127 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
$1,090 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
This module is conducted online.
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| INTAKE 5 | Session 1: 7 Feb 2025 [Open For Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
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