Overview

Common Law course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a dynamic and exciting legal system which unites millions of people across the world, in such varied cultures as Hong Kong, Singapore, England, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, and across the United States.

Students at Common Law course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

deepen their knowledge of the common law,

complement it with the study of new subjects.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Common law: Origins and Development

Principles of Contract

Priciples of Criminal Law

Principles of Tort

Business and the Law in Hong Kong

Business Taxation: Principles and Practice

Chinese Energy Law

Chinese Environmental Law

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 13 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

a qualification to practise law in the jurisdiction of the student’s residence; or

a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or a degree of equivalent standing (normally in a non common law jurisdiction); or

a Bachelor’s degree in a non-law subject with substantial law-related working experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

160320 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6680 HKD per credit during 12 months.
National

160320 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6680 HKD per credit during 12 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Common Law.

Available Scholarships

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