Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong offers a 4-year undergraduate law program, designed to meet the evolving needs of law graduates. The program is benchmarked against the best law schools worldwide and features several distinctive elements to ensure the competitiveness of its graduates.

Key Features of the Program

• Maximum Flexibility: Majors and Minors The new curriculum offers the option to focus on specific areas of law, such as commercial law, Chinese law, international trade and economic law, giving graduates an edge over those with general legal training. The program also allows for minors in non-law disciplines offered by the university.
• Problem-Oriented, Student-Centered Learning Teaching in the new curriculum will be primarily problem-oriented and conducted in student-centered, small group settings. In addition to legal knowledge, the program will emphasize applied skills, including communication skills, analytical skills, research skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Exchange Opportunities with Overseas Universities Students in their third and fourth years will have the opportunity to study abroad at partner universities as exchange students. The university has exchange agreements with over 150 top universities worldwide, and the Faculty of Law has additional exchange agreements with top universities.
• Clinical Projects Students will have the opportunity to participate in various clinical projects and workshops, dealing with real-life cases. Students will also have the chance to participate in international moot court competitions.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Laws program at the University of Hong Kong must meet the university's admission requirements. However, applicants should note that admission to the law program is highly competitive, and the average grades of admitted students are significantly higher than the university's minimum requirements and average levels.

Assessment Methods

The Faculty of Law uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Concentrated examinations
• Open-book examinations
• Take-home examinations
• Research papers
• Coursework assessments
• Online assessments
• Oral presentations
• Moots
• Simulated practices

Most courses will include a research paper, but the weight may vary depending on the course.

Curriculum Outline

The curriculum outline is available upon request.

Research Areas

The Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong is committed to research excellence and offers various research areas for students to explore.

Tuition Fees

Information on tuition fees is available upon request.

International Exchange Student Program

The University of Hong Kong offers an international exchange student program, allowing students to study abroad at partner universities.

Alumni

The University of Hong Kong Law Alumni Association provides a network for law graduates to connect and stay updated on alumni events and news.

Knowledge Exchange and Impact

The Faculty of Law is committed to knowledge exchange and impact, offering various programs and initiatives to promote legal education and research.

Support the Faculty

The Faculty of Law welcomes donations and support to enhance its programs and research initiatives.