Program Overview

Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Law [LLM(CFL)]

The LLM(CFL) programme gives students the benefit of world-class academic expertise in corporate and financial law. The programme provides comprehensive resources for the study of domestic and international law, as well as those important issues of legal doctrine and practice that typically arise within a sophisticated commercial common law jurisdiction. Hong Kong is a leading financial centre; its vibrant economy, advanced judicial system, and sophisticated financial regulatory platform provide an exceptional background for informed study.

Programme Details

Mode of Attendance

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 years

Programme Director

Dr. Stefan LO

Tuition Fees

• Full-time: HK$242,000 p.a.
• Part-time: HK$110,000 p.a. Note: Tuition fee for the academic year is under review.

Application Deadline(s)

• Main Round: December 12, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 PM (GMT+8)
• Clearing Round: February 27, 2026 (Friday), 12:00 PM (GMT+8)

Programme Objectives

The programme objectives are not explicitly stated but are implied through the comprehensive coverage of corporate and financial law, aiming to equip students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of legal doctrine and practice within a sophisticated commercial common law jurisdiction.

Programme Structure

Candidates are required to complete 72 credits, including a capstone experience in accordance with the regulations for this degree and the syllabus.

• Candidates must choose at least six courses from the Course List, including one capstone course and at least five designated electives.
  • Candidates may choose up to two other electives from courses not listed on the Course List, but listed as Electives on the Course List for the General LLM programme.
• Students should also pass all assessments with a Cumulative GPA of at least 1.50 in order to be recommended for graduation.

Admission Requirement(s)

Applicants must comply with the General Regulations, the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula, and fulfil at least one of requirements (1) to (3) below AND (if applicable) requirement (4):

1. Hold a degree of Bachelor of Laws with at least second class honours or an equivalent qualification accepted by the University for this purpose.
2. Hold a degree in a discipline other than law with at least second class honours and accepted by the University for this purpose, and have accumulated at least two years' of relevant experience, and appropriate professional qualifications.
3. Have obtained either the Common Professional Examination of England and Wales or the Common Professional Examination Certificate of this University, provided that in either case a second class honours degree or a qualification of equivalent standard of this University or a comparable higher education institution accepted for this purpose has also been obtained.
4. For a candidate seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching or examination is not English, shall satisfy the Faculty English language requirement with one of the following recognised English tests:

• IELTS (Academic): An overall band of 7.0 or above
• TOEFL (Internet-based Test): A score of 100 or above Note: IELTS and TOEFL tests must be taken within two years prior to September 1 of each admissions year; and scores from "IELTS One Skill Retake", “IELTS Indicator” and “TOEFL iBT Home Edition” will not be accepted.