| Year of Entry | 2020 |
| Mode of Funding | Government funded |
| Admission Code |
1061 Bachelor of Laws |
| Mode of Study | Full time |
| Normal Duration of Programme | 4 years |
| Programme Website | Click here to open |
| Tuition Fee | Click here for more information |
| Direct/Non-JUPAS Application Deadline |
2 Jan 2020
(Local & Non-local)
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For JUPAS applicants, the programme code is JS1061.
The School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned centre for legal research and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region. The School’s mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through cooperation with other law schools and professional organisations, the School aims to foster an environment in which both students and staff can develop and use their legal knowledge, professional skills and expertise for the benefit of the entire Hong Kong community.
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme is delivered over four years and emphasises the acquisition and development of wide-ranging legal and intellectual skills. Learning and teaching are interactive and aligned with intended learning outcomes. Students are trained to apply laws and legal principles to solve real-life problems. The LLB programme provides a firm foundation for a career in law and law-related fields, public service and post-graduate studies in Hong Kong and overseas.
Students receive a well-rounded legal education from our staff, all of whom are distinguished teachers and scholars from Hong Kong, the Mainland China, the UK, Australia, India, Malaysia, etc. In addition, students have the chance to be taught by visiting faculty from law schools all over the world.
Hong Kong's unique position as a Special Administrative Region of China has provided many challenges and opportunities for legal education, especially in the context of globalisation. The School of Law enables students to benefit from all of these and become the best and brightest minds when applying for careers in law, business, civil service, banking and other fields.
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following programme-specific entrance requirements:
#Obtained within 3 years before admission.
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Subject Area |
Recommended Courses |
Credits |
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Core Course |
LW2601 Hong Kong Legal System |
3 |
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LW2602A/B Law of Contract I/ II |
6 |
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LW2603A/ B Law of Tort I/ II |
6 |
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LW2604A Legal Research and Writing I |
3 |
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LW2604B Legal Research and Writing II |
3 |
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Gateway Education (GE) course |
GE1401 University English |
3 |
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GE2411 Legal English |
3 |
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GE course |
3 |
The School of Law prepares you for the legal profession and law-related careers in both the public and private sectors. Our law degree meets the needs in particular of those who will become legal professionals in Hong Kong, the Mainland China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a recognised qualification for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), a prerequisite for entering the legal profession in Hong Kong.
The CityU mooting programme has earned a formidable world class reputation. In addition to winning several local rounds in the Jessup competition, CityU has won twelve championships in international mooting competitions over the past nine years. CityU won the International ADR Mooting Competition in Hong Kong (2011) and was first runner-up in 2010, is the undefeated three-time winner of the Susan J. Ferrell Intercultural Human Rights moot in North America (2011, 2013, 2016), won both the prestigious Vis East and Vis Vienna moot championships (2012-2013) in Asia and Europe as well as Budapest Arbitration Competition (2016), is the first Asian team to ever win the International Criminal Court Trial Competition in Europe (2012) and won the IASLA Space Law Moot Court Competition (Asia Pacific Regional Round) in Australia (2011) and was first runner-up in the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (2017). CityU won the 8th Asia-Pacific M&A Moot Competition and the championship in the first International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Commercial Mediation Competition - Hong Kong (2018). They also won the championship in the H V Perera QC Memorial Moot Court Competition 2019. In addition to international championships, it has won numerous awards for best speaker and best memorials.
Student Exchange
Students are encouraged to pursue exchange studies outside Hong Kong by participating in the student exchange programmes organised by CityU and the School of Law, with the opportunity to study for one semester at a university such as in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Korea, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, the Netherlands, the U.K., the U.S., etc.
Internship
SLW provides a credit-bearing legal placement programme for its students. Students complete these placements in law firms, barristers’ chambers, legal journal publishing houses, international companies, banks, mainland courts and overseas non-government organisations.
• Extensive scholarships and financial support are provided to students for participation in the overseas-learning activities, mooting competitions and overseas placement.
• Admission Scholarship for the LLB Programme and CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents are available to JUPAS and Non-JUPAS entrants.
