Applicants may apply for admission to the bachelor of laws programme directly. Established in 1969, the faculty of law of the university of hong kong is the first law school in hong kong and one of the most prestigious law schools internationally. The faculty has over 60 fulltime academic staff and about 1,500 students. To cover a subject usually takes 10 hours or less excluding bar admission courses, which would be studied for one academic year at university. Tuition fee and living expenses study in hong kong. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. There are 581 primary schools, 506 secondary schools, and 62 special schools in hong kong as of the school year 20172018. Tuition fee and living expenses as a nonlocal student, your tuition fee of studying in hong kong varies according to your level of study and your choice of programme. The joint degree exchange programme will be operated on a reciprocal basis. How to apply hku law juris doctor university of hong kong. The university of hong kong faculty of law juris doctor jd programme application for admission 20202021 1 eligibility to be eligible for admission to the juris doctor jd programme, an applicant shall satisfy both the university admission requirements and the programme specific requirements as listed below.
The faculty of law at the university of hong kong hku and the faculty of laws at university college london ucl jointly announced a new dual degree programme in law, hkuucl law programme. The education of lawyers in hong kong occurs at the university level. Ms dona chung, the speaker of the seminar, also studied law in the uk and she is now working in the admission team of bpp university. Faculty of law, the university of hong kong youtube. The faculty of dentistry at the university of hong kong is the premier dental school in the world and the only institution in hong kong that provides undergraduate and postgraduate dental degrees. In 2016, it was ranked as a top50 law school worldwide according to the. A law degree offers a firm foundation for a variety of careers and further study, both in hong kong and overseas. There are a number of fees payable to sit public exams. The master of laws programme at the university of hong kong is a highly competitive course for those who already received outstanding results while studying for their first law degree at top universities throughout the world. The launch event marked a strategic collaboration between two leading law schools. The university of hong kong hku is a public research university in hong kong. How to apply faculty of law, the university of hong kong.
The hong kong university students union hkusu was founded in 1912. Candidates are required to pay a nonrefundable deposit on acceptance of offer of admission. Attained with distinction obtained prior to 2018, or attained with distinction i or attained with distinction ii obtained in or after 2018, in applied learning subjects other than applied learning chinese will be used as additional supporting information. Professor albert chen is a graduate of the university of. City university of hong kong, faculty of law hong kong.
Welcome to the official university of hong kong page. Hong kong universities get high rankings in law and education despite political controversies. Law students society, city university of hong kong. Law students society, city university of hong kong students union, hong kong. Hku law is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the world. Ho prize in law law society of hong kongbloomsbury books prizes. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. The university of hong kong faculty of law 10f cheng yu tung tower, centennial campus, pokfulam road, hong kong admission requirements generally, the standards for admission for exchange and visiting students are at least upper secondclass honours. About hku law faculty of law, the university of hong kong. Admission to the university does not guarantee accommodation.
On 18th and 19th of february 2019, the school of law, city university of hong kong and the faculty of law, university of otago, new zealand jointly organized a one and a half day conference entitled. The university of hong kong hku and the university of pennsylvania law school penn law have established a joint degree jdllm student exchange programme. We offer professionallyoriented education to nurture leaders of tomorrow and strive in interdisciplinary research and. Published 2 invited book chapters by springer on public international law.
Pcll the faculty of law of the chinese university of hong kong. In 2004, the chinese university of hong kong submitted its academic development proposal for the 200508 triennium to the university grants committee ugc, where it set out its desire to establish a new law school as part of a key element of the universitys tenyear vision. Nonlocal students completing qualifications other than mainland chinas national joint college entrance examination njcee gaokao. Founded in 1969 as the department of law, it is the oldest law school in hong kong. It is the oldest tertiary institution in hong kong. It is the first law school in hong kong and one of the most prestigious law schools internationally.
Bachelor of laws llb degree city university of hong kong. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair. Welcome to the faculty of law of the university of hong kong. Jdllm university of hong kong double degree jdllm program university of hong kong faculty of law, hong kong, sar. Hong kong is a former british colony that serves today as a major port, global financial center and meeting place of east and west. Queens law was one of the first law schools in canada to create a specialized admissions access category, in 1974. One of asias leading legal education providers, with a global perspective and a strong reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. The llm is a good foundation for penn law students considering admission to hong kongs postgraduate certificate in laws and legal practice in hong kong, but.
Faculty of law 10f cheng yu tung tower the university of hong kong pokfulam, hong kong sar re. Apr 17, 2020 it also examines how the key provisions of the basic law on the relationship between the central government and the hksar and on hksars political system came into existence. This is the page of the law students society, city university of hong kong students union. The deadline for application will be hong kong time 12. The deadline for application for admission in september 2020 will be. Stephanie was admitted to the university of hong kong through the early admission scheme, where she graduated with first class and deans list honours for both her b. The chinese university of hong kong faculty of law top. The school of law offers llb programme in fulltime mode four years. How to apply hku law juris doctor faculty of law, hku. Faculty of law, the chinese university of hong kong.
Admissions information international undergraduate. University of hong kong law faculty marks 50 years with book recalling its humble beginnings, when few students dared to enrol pioneer batch of 40 law students had no idea if their degree would. This exciting new program offers penn law students the chance to earn an llm degree from hong kong university hku in addition to their jd. Founded in 1911, its origins trace back to the hong kong college of medicine for chinese, which was founded in 1887. The university of hong kong department of law guidelines for the. Part of the uva global network, our club is very active and puts on several events throughout the year with a focus on networking, philanthropy, culture, uva admissions and engagement with current and prospective students. The supporting documents above must be sent by registered mail or by courier, and reach the following address as soon as possible and by hong kong time 5. She will introduce all the lawrelated programmes mentioned above thats llb, pcll, llm and gdl and discuss how these programmes can help students become a. To celebrate our inaugural year in hong kong, we are offering a 5% early bird fee reduction to all students studying our gdl, ma law and llm legal practice programmes, in or into hong kong, in 2020.
Approximately 1,000 of them are local government schools. The university of hong kong lui che woo law library is one of the subject branch libraries of the university libraries. Firstly is the official examination entry fee set by the awarding body. Jd application your name and application number here. Welcome to the online application system for admission to the master of philosophy mphil and doctor of philosophy phd programmes of the university of hong kong. For the nonjupas route, students need to apply to each university individually. Recommended booklist 201819 core subjects and pcll prerequisites for those courses which are not mentioned in this book list, students should consult with the teachers concerned directly. It aims to promote the welfare of the student body, to act as a bridge between the student body and the university authority, to identify the student body with social issues, to. Graduates who wish to practice law in hong kong will need to enter the postgraduate certificate in laws pcll programme which we offer at city university. The university of hong kong and university college london. The british legacy and the chinese future the rule of law in china and comparative perspectives 1st edition richard cullen.
Admission criteria the jd programme looks for a record of demonstrated academic excellence. The library provides an extensive selection of law books, periodicals and. The faculty of law of the university of hong kong was established in 1969 as a department of law in the faculty of social sciences. Since its establishment, the faculty of law has become the breeding ground for some of the most distinguished legal professionals and community leaders in hong kong. A new field of law for hong kong, in raymond wacks, ed.
The university of hong kong is ranked 26th amongst the most respected comprehensive researchled universities in the world. The founding bachelor of laws llb programme, together with the double degrees, are ranked among the top undergraduate curricula at hku. Cityu hong kong study law in top ranking law school. Admissions information undergraduate admissions for. The university of hong kong hku, is hong kongs oldest tertiary institution, with a history stretching back over a hundred years. At the university of hong kong, law and humanities scholars and students carry out research, teaching and learning in ways that reflect the centrality of this relation to all our lives. The law school was established in 1969 and matured into the faculty of law in 1984. Hku faculty of law offers a wide range of leading master of laws llm and master of. You can book a study room through the portal system for at most 4 sessions. In its annual demographic survey of the incoming class of law22, the faculty of law continues to see a richly diverse group of talented students coming to queens. The application for admission in september 2019 will open at hong kong time 12. Deadline of each university varies, with the earliest in midnovember and latest in february. We expect to admit applicants with degree qualifications with at least a second class honours upper division or the equivalent cum laude from north american universities cgpa 3.
Get info about scholarships and llm tuition and discuss with other applicants. The university of law offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to support students. All applications must be submitted via the online application system. Learn about the llm programs at city university of hong kong and other law schools in hong kong prc. Undergraduate admissions hku admissions and academic liaison section. Schools in hong kong may be classified into government schools, subsidized schools, and private international schools.
Learn about the llm programs at hku and other law schools in hong kong prc. Those who wish to work in other areas of law, including legal executives and paralegals will not enroll in traditional law school, but will take law specializations within their university programs. The faculty of law at the chinese university of hong kong is a major centre for legal research and teaching. The cult of personality in the twentieth century 2019 is selected as book of the year by the new stateman, the financial times, and the economist. She will introduce all the lawrelated programmes mentioned above thats llb, pcll, llm and gdl and discuss how these programmes can help students become a lawyer in hong kong. Many come to the programme already with exceptional legal experience and postgraduate degrees. Read about what you need to know when joining us from hong kong, including accommodation, course information and our english language requirements. Bachelors degree from hong kong a second class honours lower division or a grade of b or a gpa of 2. An analysis of two recent decisions under hong kongs antidiscrimination laws, 29.
Completion of your bachelor of laws is of course a requirement for admission to. Hku faculty of law offers a wide range of leading master of laws llm and master of common law mcl programmes to more than 450 students around the world. The relation between law and humanities is an inextricable one, and together their study is mutually rewarding. The hkuucl dual degree programme in law is aimed at students who wish to study in two of the. For students from a university in hong kong, the mainland or overseas. Robert kramm has been awarded a freigeistfellowship by the volkswagenfoundation. We welcome your application to the university of hong kong via the international admissions schemenon jupas admissions scheme for undergraduate programmes for. The university of hong kong faculty of law is one of the 11 faculties and schools at the university of hong kong. The basis for admission to the pcll programme is academic merit. Hong kong universities get high rankings in law and. The tutor, being a graduate of law from cambridge, is very familiar with both legal concepts and the oxbridge interview style. Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. It also examines how the key provisions of the basic law on the relationship between the central government and the hksar and on hksars political system came into existence. Interested students must comply with the general guidelines for semester legal studies abroad, which include how to apply.
University of hong kong law faculty marks 50 years with. The education university of hong kong eduhk, a publicly funded tertiary institution, is an educationfocused, researchactive university offering multidisciplinary programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our law school intends to provide students with an excellent foundation in legal study. Faculty news apr 02, 2020 hku law congratulates professor mindy chen wishart as. City university of hong kong school of law llm guide. The university of hong kong hku a onestop publicity solution on hku. Stephanie wong lecturer nonclinical department of law.
Secondly, there is an admin fee to cover postage and packing of your finished exam scripts for marking. Professor albert chen is a graduate of the university of hong kong and harvard university llm respectively. The master of laws programme at the university of hong kong is a highly competitive. Of course, other than tuition fee, you need to allow for other expenses during your study, for example, course materials, examination fee, and graduation fee, etc. Opening hours of the hong kong university libraries. Cityu is recognized by times higher education as the worlds top 50 university in 2019 law subject rankings. Admission to the pcll offered by the faculty of law is open to law graduates from the university and other approved universities and similar institutions in hong. Some universities, such as the university of hong kong and chinese university of hong kong, have two rounds of admission fast track. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The faculty of law of the chinese university of hong kong.
It provides study and research facilities for the academics, students and postgraduates of the faculty, and other staff and students of the university. If you would like to apply for admission to a taught postgraduate programme instead of a research degree programme, please refer to the postgraduate prospectus. Also, hku is the first university established by the british empire in east asia. The cityu lr is edited by law students under the mentorship of experienced faculty members and guidance of a distinguished.
He is also one of the most articulate, critical and intelligent people i have ever met. We only need a 90minute tutorial session, to work quickly together through major topics and past papers, to start seeing results for your legal studies. We offer professionallyoriented education to nurture leaders of tomorrow and strive in interdisciplinary research and impactful innovations to solve realworld challenges. University admission consultation and test preparation.
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