Master of Laws (LLMs)
Master of Laws (LLMs)
Overview
The LLM programmes are designed for law or non-law graduates who wish to specialize in a particular area of the law. Those with an academic grounding in English law would still find the programme beneficial in terms of enhancing their skills or specializing in relevant areas. Total there are nine specializations*:
| Course Name | Registration No. |
| LLM Corporate Governance | 253064 |
| LLM Corporate Governance Grad: CG | 253071 |
| LLM International Corporate Governance | 253066 |
| LLM Company Law | 253063 |
| LLM International Business Law | 253065 |
| LLM International Human Rights | 253067 |
| LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | 253068 |
| LLM Master of Law (General) | 253070 |
| LLM Medical Law and Ethics | 253069 |
The structured course is taught by qualified lawyers with lectures and practical workshops, and with online resources and learning tools to develop students’ legal skills.
The University of Law is the course operator and awarding body of the Hong Kong programmes, while The Hong Kong Management Association provides teaching venues and administrative support.
Duration
12 months (Full-time)
24 months (Part-time)
Information at a Glance
Commencement Date:
Tuition fee:
HK$120,000Medium of Instruction:
EnglishThe University of Law
Renowned History
• One of the UK’s longest-established specialist providers of legal education since 1876
Quality Teaching
• Courses are taught by qualified lawyers. Students will also benefit from practical training other than just theoretical teaching
• Access to a number of opportunities to work on cases while studying
Powerful Networking
• UK’s largest legal alumni group with over 71,000 members, the Hong Kong Alumni Network consists of practising lawyers in Hong Kong, England and Wales
• Working with 90 of the top 100 UK law firms
• Mentoring Scheme and Regular Networking Events in Hong Kong
Promising Career
• A number of experts providing one-to-one support for Legal Career and employability service
Flexible Study Options
• Can choose one focus area and several electives
• Suitable for working executives
Details
- 4 modules and a dissertation
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Full-time students complete 4 modules in terms 1 & 2, complete dissertation in term 3
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Award-linked Taught Module
(30 credits)Module from approved list
(30 credits)Award-linked Dissertation
(60 credits)Module from approved list
(30 credits) -
Part-time students complete 4 modules in terms 1 – 4, complete dissertation in term 5 – 6
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Award-linked Taught Module
(30 credits)Module from approved list
(30 credits)Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 Module from approved list
(30 credits)Award-linked Dissertation
(60 credits)
Testimonials
Admissions
Application Period
The programme will commence twice in a year in January and September.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a second class honours (lower division) or above or equivalent. Students with a non-law background will need to attend a compulsory two weeks induction before class commences.
English Proficiency: An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s degree fully in English may be exempted from the English Language proficiency requirement.
Tuition
HK$120,000* (by termly or monthly instalments)
* Students can enjoy 5% (Early Bird Discount) + 10% (Hong Kong Campus Award) for application submitted and offer accepted on or before 1 October 2021 for the upcoming January intake.
After 1 October, students can enjoy 10% (HK Campus Award) for application submitted and offer accepted for the upcoming January intake.
Enquiry
Course Details
| Ms Bowie Chan | |
| Phone: | 2774 8504 |
| Email: | ulaw@hkma.org.hk |
| Ms Andrea Shek | |
| Phone: | 2774 8563 |
| Email: | ulaw@hkma.org.hk |
General Enquiry
| Phone: | 2774 8500 |
| Email: | hkma@hkma.org.hk |
| Fax: | 2365 1000 |
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.