Overview

Many come to the programme already with exceptional legal experience and postgraduate degrees. All are fluent in English, and many are fluent in other languages.

The Laws programme at The University of Hong Kong also provides students with maximum flexibility in developing their legal interests and expertise in a friendly, engaging and international environment.

What you'll study

Students must complete 72 credits, including a capstone experience, following the regulations and syllabuses for this programme. Students may also choose courses from the individual areas of law below and courses from our LLM specialist programmes in any given academic year, in any case, no more than five courses from each of the LLM specialist programmes. Individual areas of law include:

Admiralty and Shipping
Commercial, Corporate and Financial Law
Human Rights and Public Law
Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law
International and Comparative Law
PRC Law

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced research methodology
Administrative law and governance in China
Advanced seminar on Chinese law
China information technology and electronic commerce law
China investment law
China trade law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 8 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold the degree of Bachelor of Laws with at least second class honours of this University; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose; or
have obtained either the Common Professional Examination of England and Wales or the Common Professional Examination Certificate of this University provided that in either case, the candidate has also obtained a degree with at least second class honours of this University; or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University; or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and
for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

220000 HKD / year

≈ 220000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

220000 HKD / year

≈ 220000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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