| Academic Year of Entry | 2023/24 |
| Mode of Funding | Government funded |
| Admission Code |
JS1061 Bachelor of Laws |
| Mode of Study | Full time |
| Indicative Intake Target | |
| Normal Duration of Programme | 4 years |
| Programme Website | Click here to open |
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| Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1527nxaEyu6JyK9bZVxRpg/videos |
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| Tuition Fee | Click here for more information |
| Programme Director |
Prof Michael TSIMPLIS
Physics Degree (National University of Athens); Ph.D. Physical Oceanography (University of Southampton); L.LM Maritime Law (University of Southampton)
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| Programme Associate Director |
Ms Anna LUI
LLB (Middlesex University); LPC (The College of Law of England and Wales); LLM (University of Hong Kong)
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| General Enquiries |
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 opportunity to be taught by visiting faculty from law schools all around the world.
Our LLB programme guides students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitude required to put them within the best and brightest minds applying for jobs in law, business, civil service, banking and other fields.
To be considered for admission to the LLB programme, HKDSE students should achieve Level 5 or above in English Language and satisfy the minimum entrance requirements.
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Subject Area |
Recommended Courses |
Credits |
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Core Course |
LW2601 Hong Kong Legal System |
3 |
| 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/ B Legal Research and Writing I/ II |
6 |
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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 is particularly suitable for those who wish to become legal professionals in Hong Kong and those who plan to become legal professionals in Mainland China or in any country of the Asia-Pacific region and wish to be have a thorough knowledge of the Hong Kong legal system.
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. This requires taking specific options during the four-year study.
* The G-LEAP agreement will be renewed, subject to confirmation
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 years. These include being a three-time winner of the Susan J. Ferrell Intercultural Human Rights moot in North America (2011, 2013, 2016), winning both the prestigious Vis East and Vis Vienna moot championships (2012-2013) in Asia and Europe; being the first Asian team ever to win the International Criminal Court Trial Competition in Europe (2012); and being champions of the 8th Asia-Pacific M&A Moot Competition and the first International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Commercial Mediation Competition - Hong Kong (both in 2018). In addition to international championships, our students have 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 in Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Spain, 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.
• CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents are available to JUPAS and Non-JUPAS entrants.
