Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) & Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) and Bachelor of Laws Dual Degree Programme (GLaws) is jointly offered by the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Faculty of Law. This five-year undergraduate programme cultivates transformative and virtuous leaders equipped to address humanity’s most critical challenges.

Programme Overview

Through rigorous interdisciplinary training, the programme empowers visionaries in law and public affairs with profound wisdom, cutting-edge expertise, ethical clarity, and innovation to shape governance in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), planetary stewardship, geopolitical security, and international dispute resolution.

Ethical Governance for a Global Future

The education provided transcends traditional legal studies and theories of public administration. Students will master the art of crafting ethical, innovative governance strategies while harnessing law as a dynamic force to address the world’s most critical challenges. The curriculum blends core courses with an extensive set of disciplinary electives tailored to students’ individual interests and professional aspirations.

Curriculum

The curriculum is distinguished by its interdisciplinary focus, tying government and law into one cohesive academic experience. Students are exposed to specialised courses that address the intersection between these two fields. Recent additions include courses on e-government, Web 3.0, and law and AI.

Experiential Learning

The education emphasises hands-on experiential learning, offering students abundant opportunities to engage in academic research. They can serve as research assistants to professors on projects or undertake their own research initiatives under faculty supervision. Additionally, students can participate in clinical legal education programmes to work on real-world legal cases and compete in international mooting competitions.

Graduate Prospects

GLaws graduates are among the most sought-after professionals across diverse sectors for their unparalleled expertise in law and public affairs. Many have pursued advanced degrees at world-leading institutions, and several have launched academic careers.

Career Development

The programme offers robust support for students in their career development, facilitated through collaboration with the extensive alumni network, faculty members, industry partners, and career counsellors. Initiatives include visits to prestigious law firms, alumni mentorship programmes, seminars on postgraduate degrees, interview workshops, and exclusive luncheons with industry leaders.

Exchange Opportunities

As dual enrolees in the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Faculty of Law, students enjoy access to an exceptional range of global exchange opportunities, including prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League law schools.

Admissions

• Local candidates applying with results from the HKDSE Examination are assessed based on the scores in their best six subjects.
  • Chinese Language: 4
  • English Language: 5
  • Mathematics: 3
  • Citizenship and Social Development: Attained
  • Elective Subject 1 (including M1/M2): 3
  • Elective Subject 2: 3
• Admissions Scores of JUPAS Applicants based on Best Six Subjects:
  • Upper Quartile: 39
  • Median: 37
  • Lower Quartile: 36
• Non-JUPAS Admissions: Applications based on qualifications other than the HKDSE will be assessed on individual merits.
• Expected Lower Boundaries for Selected Non-JUPAS Admissions Standards:
  • IB: 40 (including EE/TOK)
  • GCE AL / International AL: 3A*

Programme Structure

• The programme structure includes a combination of core courses and disciplinary electives.
• Regulations and syllabuses are available for reference.
• Honours classifications of BSS(GL)&LLB are based on academic performance.
• Specialist streams are available for students to pursue their interests.