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
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
European Law Public Law Business LawAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 815 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
29340 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 815 USD per credit during 24 months.
HK$6,400 per credit
Living costs for Hong Kong
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.
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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.