Doctor of Philosophy in Laws (PhD) The PhD in Laws is the most advanced degree awarded by the University. Students are required to conduct extensive research and write a thesis of publishable quality making an original contribution to knowledge, under the guidance of a member of CUHK LAW. Only a Read more…
The Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) is a unique and innovative postgraduate certificate that offers skills-focused training closely reflecting the work lawyers undertake. The PCLL has been developed in close consultation with the legal profession to meet its current needs and to equip students with the skills they will need Read more…
Master of Laws (LLM) in International Economic Law – data The LLM in International Economic Law Programme is designed to offer students an intensive course of study of the law and practice of cross-border business transactions. Students are trained for practice in key areas such as international sales and finance, Read more…
IMPORTANT NOTES TO APPLICANTS < Back to Lists 1. PCLL PLACES For the academic year 2024-2025, places are available in two categories: – UGC and Distinguished Scholarship places Self-financed places 2. CHOICE OF PCLL PROGRAMMES IN HONG KONG 2.1 If you wish to apply for a place on our PCLL Read more…
Dual LLB-JD Degree Programme jointly offered with the University of Exeter (Exeter) The Dual LLB-JD Degree Programme provides students with an opportunity to study towards an LLB degree awarded by Exeter and a JD degree awarded by CUHK in four years. Students will study at Exeter in UK for the Read more…
Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal History From 2022-23, CUHK LAW will offer a brand-new LLM in Legal History Programme. This LLM—one of the only such programmes globally—is designed to equip students with expertise in both the substance and the methodology of transnational legal history research. The LLM in Legal Read more…
Master of Laws (LLM) in Chinese Business Law The LLM in Chinese Business Law Programme provides students with a structured course to study the principles, processes, institutions and methods of civil and commercial law in China in the context of an evolving political, economic and social environment. It is designed Read more…
IMPORTANT NOTES TO APPLICANTS < Back to Lists 1. PCLL PLACES For the academic year 2025-2026, places are available in two categories: – UGC and Distinguished Scholarship places Self-financed places 2. CHOICE OF PCLL PROGRAMMES IN HONG KONG 2.1 If you wish to apply for a place on our PCLL Read more…
CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (CEF) < back JD and LLM students may apply for reimbursement of course fees by the CEF by successfully completing any of the following electives before the end of the academic year 2022-23, subject to the fulfilment of the requirements prescribed by Government’s Labour and Welfare Bureau. Read more…
JURIS DOCTOR (JD) < back ADMISSION TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION The JD is a postgraduate law degree which potentially leads to admission into the legal profession. HONG KONG Graduates of the JD programme at CUHK who plan to enter the legal profession in Hong Kong will first need to complete Read more…