Juris Doctor, Master | City University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
24 months
Duration
815 USD/credit 29340 USD/year
815 USD/credit 29340 USD/year
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About

Juris Doctor from City University of Hong Kong aims to provide a well-rounded legal education to those who already possess a first degree in a non-law discipline (or a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction) and who wish to enter the legal profession in Hong Kong or who want to equip themselves for a career in law-related employment.

Overview

Juris Doctor from City University of Hong Kong particularly meets the need of those who would like to join the legal profession in Hong Kong, or look for other law-related opportunities in Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Careers

The School of Law prepares you for the legal profession and for law-related careers in the public service and private enterprise.  

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Commercial Law 
  • Company Law 
  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Criminal Law 
  • Equity & Trusts
  • Law of Contract
  • Law of Evidence
  • Law of Tort
  • Land Law 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
100

Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.8

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
100

Other requirements

General requirements

  • a bachelor's degree in a non-law discipline; or
  • a bachelor's degree in law from a non-common law jurisdiction, which was obtainable after at least eight semesters of full-time study.  Holders with a degree in law from a common law jurisdiction are NOT eligible to apply.
  • Remarks: For reference, the typical successful JD applicant will have an undergraduate grade point average of up to 3.8 (with the median of 3.2). 
  • English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    29340 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 815 USD per credit during 24 months.
  • National

    29340 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 815 USD per credit during 24 months.

HK$6,400 per credit

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Juris Doctor.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Pinsky Law
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
29 Jun 2023
Deadline

IvyPanda
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

IMSOGLO
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

European Commission
Worldwide
Aron Govil Giving Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
09 Aug 2023
Deadline

Ducon Infratechnologies Ltd.
Worldwide / Merit-based
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
965 USD
Grant
Anytime
Deadline

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