Overview

Juris Doctor from The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a respected and internationally-recognised award conferred by many universities in leading jurisdictions abroad and provides students with an intellectually-enriching general education in law.

Careers

Juris Doctor from The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a versatile postgraduate law degree for graduates with bachelor degrees in non-law disciplines, which potentially leads to admission into the legal profession or assuming leadership roles in a variety of work sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Research, Analysis and Writing

Legal System

Principles of Constitutional Law

Principles of Contract

Principles of Criminal Law

Principles of Administrative Law

Principles of Equity and Trusts

Principles of Tort

Comparative Legal Studies

Principles of Company Law

Principles of Land Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Law Business Law Legal Studies View 5 other Masters in Legal Studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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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

graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree in a non-law subject or a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or

graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree in a non-law subject or a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" in undergraduate courses; or

completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

possessing a Bachelor’s degree obtained by completing a programme of study in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country, or which was taught primarily in the English Language; or

English Language or

providing alternative evidence of English Proficiency equivalent to one of the preceding measures.

Tuition Fee

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International

240480 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6680 HKD per credit during 24 months.
National

240480 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6680 HKD per credit during 24 months.

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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