Overview
At International Economic Law programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong students are trained for practice in key areas such as international sales and finance, M&A (mergers and acquisitions), WTO law and international banking law. Skills training modules ensure that graduates of the LLM in International Economic Law programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong are able to conduct both practical work and independent research in relevant subject areas.
Career opportunities
The Faculty’s Law Student Careers Office provides students with guidance on career choices, career preparation and professional development. The Faculty’s Director of Career Planning and Professionalism, Mr. Paul Mitchard QC, has designed and runs a programme which includes seminars on career and professionalism topics and presentations by representatives of law firms and barristers’ chambers and other prospective employers.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Law of International Business Transactions
- Trans-national Legal Problems
- World Trade Law
- Business and the Law in Hong Kong
- Comparative Company Law
- Comparative Contract Law
- Comparative Corporate Governance
- European Union Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Applications will be processed on a rolling basis
- Applications submitted beyond 14 April may be considered, subject to the availability of places.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Law Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 16 other Masters in Public Law in Hong Kong (SAR)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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; or
- a Bachelor’s degree in a non-law subject with substantial law-related working experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
18000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 12 months.
HK$5,880 per unit for a total of 24 units within the normative study period.
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
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