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Law
Major
Law
法律
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Laws
法律學學士
Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major

The major aims to:-
a)       provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree;
b)      equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and  
c)       facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:


Know the law

1.

analytically and critically discuss the legal system of Hong Kong, including the main substantive/ procedural laws, the principles of international law, and evaluate the need for their evolution;

 

2.

describe the law and legal system of the People’s Republic of China and its relation with Hong Kong’s constitutional set-up and commercial future;

Apply the law

3.

apply the law to propose solutions to legal problems, existing and emerging;

Evaluate & contextualise the law

4.

critically evaluate the law in action, the dynamic interplay between law and other social phenomena, real-life situations and international policies and their co-evolution;

Acquire & Use legal skills

5.

use a range of legal or intellectual skills – such as reading and interpreting cases and statutes, identifying and evaluating relevant facts, conducting independent legal research, developing and offering solutions to legal problems, using and citing relevant authorities appropriately, drafting documents, and communicating in a coherent, cogent and persuasive manner – to develop and support arguments related to social and legal issues;

Act ethically & responsibly

6.

act with a strong sense of ethics and with due regard to social and professional responsibilities;

Develop the attitude

7.

demonstrate an attitude of inquiry to the evolution of the law at national and international level and a sense of curiosity to learning and knowledge;

Opportunity to Discover

8.

undertake a piece of work involving original discovery and/ or innovation concerning the operation of the law and procedure in Hong Kong.


Degree Requirements


Requirements Normative 4-year
Degree
Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 30 credit units -- --
School requirement 3 or 6 credit unit -- --
Major requirement

57 credit units

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Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 30 or 27 credit units -- --
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 120 credit units -- --
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units -- --
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted as senior-year intake students.

Professional Recognition

Students who complete Law Major (57 credits) and two PCLL pre-requisites as electives (6 credits) will satisfy all the requirements stipulated by the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training to apply for admission to Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL).