Master of Laws (LLM)
Master of Laws (LLM)
Overview
The LLM courses are designed for law or non-law graduates who wish to specialise in a particular area of the law. Those with an academic grounding in English law would still find the programme beneficial to enhance their skills or specialising in relevant areas. Total there are 11 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 International Arbitration | 253131 |
| LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | 253068 |
| LLM Master of Law (General) | 253070 |
| LLM Master of Law (International) | 253132 |
| 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)
Jun
07
| Law Programmes Q&A Session |
| Time: |
| 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Venue: |
| South Seas Centre |
Language: Cantonese
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Information at a Glance
Commencement Date:
Tuition fee:
HKD$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 80,000 members. The University of Law Hong Kong Alumni Network (HKAN) has a strong alumni database, including qualified lawyers from the Hong Kong, United Kingdom and other Asia Pacific countries
• Working with 90 of the top 100 UK law firms
• Mentoring Scheme and Regular Networking Events in Hong Kong
Promising Career
• Providing students with the best employability service including professional advice, practical experience and links to the profession to help our students to succeed in their career goals
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 June 2022 for the upcoming September intake.
After 1 June, students can enjoy 10% (HK Campus Award) for application submitted and offer accepted for the upcoming September intake.
Enquiry
Course Details
| Dr Sonia Lee | |
| Phone: | 2774 8536 |
| 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.