Law

The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) programme at City University of Hong Kong offers a comprehensive and rigorous education designed to prepare students for diverse careers within the legal profession and related fields. This undergraduate degree provides a solid foundation in the core principles of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, tort law, administrative law, and property law, among others. Emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical skills, the programme integrates lectures, interactive seminars, case studies, and experiential learning opportunities to foster critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication.

Students enrolled in the LL.B. programme benefit from a dynamic academic environment led by experienced faculty members who are recognized scholars and practitioners in their respective fields. The curriculum is carefully structured to ensure a balanced exposure to domestic Hong Kong law, comparative legal systems, and international legal issues, thus equipping graduates with a global perspective. Special topics such as human rights, environmental law, intellectual property, and commercial law are incorporated to enhance students' understanding of contemporary legal challenges.

In addition to classroom instruction, the programme offers extensive opportunities for practical training, including moot courts, legal clinics, internships, and moot advocacy competitions. These experiences enable students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, develop legal research and writing skills, and build professional networks. The university also encourages interdisciplinary learning, allowing students to explore related fields such as business, politics, and economics, which are increasingly relevant in today's interconnected legal environment.

City University of Hong Kong's LL.B. programme is designed to meet the requirements for admission to the Hong Kong What University’s legal practice courses, providing a pathway for students aiming to become practicing solicitors or barristers in Hong Kong. The programme's flexible structure allows students to tailor their studies through elective courses and specialization options, fostering a personalized educational experience. Moreover, graduates are well-prepared for further legal studies, professional examinations, or careers in government, corporate sectors, NGOs, and international organizations.

Overall, the CityU Law programme seeks to nurture knowledgeable, ethical, and socially responsible legal professionals who are committed to serving justice and contributing positively to society. The strong emphasis on practical skills combined with academic excellence ensures that graduates are competitive in various legal and related fields both locally and globally.

• Advanced Legal Research Methodology
• Teaching Students: First Steps

Thesis

The thesis offers a student a challenging and enriching opportunity to propose, formulate and carry out an independent research project and develop research methodology to be applied in his/her own research. The thesis will help the student to develop innovative thinking in tackling legal issues (either theoretical or practical) to meet the needs of local as well as international communities and to make a contribution to legal scholarship.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
• Applicants from an institution where the language of teaching is not English should satisfy the minimum English proficiency requirements specified by both the University and individual Colleges and Schools. The University’s minimum English proficiency requirement for research degree programmes is 580 (paper-based test) or 92 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR an overall band score of 7.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Equivalent qualifications are also acceptable. 
• Official certificates and transcripts of academic qualifications (Certificates and transcripts that are not in English should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English.) [Applicants who obtained degrees from institutions that gave degree classification and/or grade point average but are not shown in the certificate or transcript are required to also send copies of any other official documents that indicate their formal degree classification or grade point average.]
• Certificates of professional qualifications, if applicable (Certificates that are not in English should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English.) 
• (In support of the applicant’s publication record, if applicable) the front page of the papers (for papers that have been published) or the letter of acceptance (for papers that have been accepted for publication). [Applicants to the School of Law must also submit a self-assessment (of not more than 400 words) of their publications together with full copies of their best three publications. Where any publication so submitted is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an abstract in English.]
• Nominate two academic referees who can comment on their academic performances (proposed supervisor and persons from non-academic circles are normally not acceptable as academic referees). 
• A non-refundable application fee of HK$200 will be charged for each online application. Settlement of the application fee shall be made via online credit card payment.

Scholarships

• Postgraduate Studentship
• Research Tuition Scholarship
• Conference Grant
• Research Activities Fund
• Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarships

The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) program at City University of Hong Kong is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, both common law and civil law traditions, as well as the fundamental principles of legal practice. This program aims to develop students' analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for a variety of careers within the legal sector and beyond. The curriculum offers a rigorous combination of core legal courses, such as contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, and property law, along with electives that allow students to specialize in areas like international law, corporate law, or human rights law. The program emphasizes practical skills training, including advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing, often supplemented by moot court competitions, internships, and legal clinics to give students real-world experience. Faculty members are experienced legal practitioners and academics committed to high-quality teaching and research. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue further legal studies, such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), or to enter the legal profession, government, or business sectors, leveraging their solid legal foundation and critical thinking abilities. The program also encourages engagement with current legal developments and promotes a global outlook through international collaborations and exchange programs. With the growing importance of legal expertise in the globalized economy, the CityU Law program aims to produce versatile legal professionals who can contribute effectively in both local and international contexts.