Singapore Law for the Layman (GSP166)

Law is an integral part of daily life, yet many people have only a limited understanding of how it works. This course aims to equip students with a foundational understanding of Singapore’s legal system and the laws most relevant to the everyday experiences of a layperson. With this knowledge, students will be better able to understand their own rights and responsibilities, as well as those of others, and make more informed decisions in both personal and professional contexts. In this course, students will be introduced to the legal system in Singapore, and a number of laws that every person in Singapore should be familiar with. Students can expect to learn with the use of real-life cases, case studies, and practical examples on the application of the law in Singapore.

• Introduction to Singapore’s legal system
• Making a legally binding contract
• Common contract-related issues
• Your legal duty to those around you
• Defamation law
• Understanding the criminal legal system
• Family law – divorce and family violence
• Employment law – basic rights and obligations of employees and employers
• Personal data protection law
• Introduction to corporate entities in Singapore and incorporation
• Corporate governance, director’s duties and shareholder rights
• How legal disputes can be resolved in Singapore

• Identify key aspects of Singapore’s legal system.
• Cite the basic principles of law in the selected areas of study.
• Describe the rights and duties of a party or parties in relation to the relevant laws.
• Explain the legal remedies or solutions available in a given scenario.
• Apply the basic principles of law to scenarios presented.
• Determine the appropriate outcome in a given scenario.