You may apply by using our on-line application process at the University's Graduate School webpage within the application period, which normally starts in early November every year.

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled.  Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

All applicants must fulfill the General Admission Requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed by the University’s Graduate School.

In addition applicants must have:

• 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.

As many areas of professional activity are related to law, we welcome applications from applicants who work in the areas of commerce, accountancy, social work, public administration, and similar relevant fields.

Applicants whose undergraduate studies were not conducted and assessed in English are required to take an appropriate English language proficiency test and achieve a sufficient score, such as a score of 570 or above in TOEFL (Paper Based Test), 230 or above in TOEFL (Computer Based Test), 88 or above in TOEFL (Internet-Based Test); Band 6.5 or better in IELTS; a score of 435 or above in CET Band 6; or equivalent. (CET Band 6 certificates without score and PETS scores will not be accepted.)

• Full-time: one year (normative study period) - two years (maximum study period).
• Part-time: two years (normative study period) - three years (maximum study period).

24 units: including 12 units of required courses and 12 units of elective courses. Students should pass all the assessments with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and pass the University’s IT Proficiency Test in order to be recommended for graduation.

Required Courses:

• Chinese Civil Law
• Chinese Company Law
• Chinese Contract Law
• Legal System and Methods in China

The offering of an elective course in any term will depend on teacher availability and sufficient student interest.

Course Information

Study Sequence

• A 3-unit course will usually have three teaching hours per week. 
• Classes will incorporate a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations and class discussions.

• Students may take elective courses offered in other LLM Programmes and the JD Programme offered by the Faculty of Law subject to availability of places.

• Course Exemptions

• The Sir TL Yang Society
• Mooting
• Exchange Programmes

Students will be billed at the beginning of each term based on the number of units for which they have registered. Extra fees may be charged for students studying outside the normative study period.

*Subject to annual review.

• Master of Laws Admission Scholarship Scheme for outstanding full-time students admitted in 2013/14 
• Other Postgraduate Scholarships and Prizes 
• Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

Master of Philosophy in Law (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy in Laws (PhD).

There is a shortage of on campus student accommodation for non-local postgraduate students. When relocating to Hong Kong students are advised they will need to rely on (readily-available) private off-campus accommodation during their studies.