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

Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Law Public Law Business Law

Academic requirements

GPA

3.8

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at City University of Hong Kong and/or in Hong Kong (SAR), please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

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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

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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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.

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