The LLB programme is an undergraduate law degree for students interested in legal education and practice. It provides students with legal knowledge in the areas of law which are prerequisites for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) and helps students develop relevant intellectual, personal and technical skills. The programme is also suitable for students aiming for a range of other careers where legal knowledge is an advantage. 

Suggested First-Year Study Schedules

For the full curriculum structure, please refer to the School website at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/slw/

The School of Law apires to be an internationally renowned centre for legal research and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region. The School's mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through cooperation with other law schools and professional organisations, the School aims to foster an environment in which both students and staff can develop and use their legal knowledge, professional skills and expertise for the benfit of the entire Hong Kong community.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme is delivered over four years and emphasises the acquisition and development of wide-ranging legal and intellectual skills. Learning and teaching are interactive and aligned with intended learning outcomes. Students are trained to apply laws and legal principles to solve real-life problems. The LLB programme provides a firm foundation for a career in law and law-related fields, public service and post-graduate studies in Hong Kong and overseas.

Students receive a well-rounded legal education from our staff, all of whom are distinguished teachers and scholars from Hong Kong, the Mainland China, the UK, Australia, India, Malaysia, etc. In addition, students have the opportunity to be taught by visiting faculty from law schools all around the world.

Our LLB programme guides students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitude required to put them within the best and brightest minds applying for jobs in law, business, civil service, banking and other fields.

The School of Law prepares you for the legal profession and law-related careers in both the public and private sectors. Our law degree is particularly suitable for those who wish to become legal professionals in Hong Kong and those who plan to become legal professionals in Mainland China or in any country of the Asia-Pacific region and wish to have a thorough knowledge of the Hong Kong legal system.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a recognised qualification for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), a prerequisite for entering the legal profession in Hong Kong. This requires taking specific options during the four-year study.

Enjoying guaranteed admission to the CityUHK PCLL with conditions (from 2025 Entry);

Having the opportunity to take a credit-bearing law course at University College, Oxford (U.K.) in the summer*; 

Enjoying overseas exchange opportunities at universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the U.S.;

Engaging in practical learning at law firms, international companies, banks and NGOs in Hong Kong or courts in China;

Receiving extensive training and financial support to participate in international moot competitions; 

Having the opportunity to complete CityUHK LLB and Georgetown LLM or CityUHK LLB and Melbourne Law Masters in 4 years; and

Enrolling in short-term intensive elective courses taught by top scholars.

*subject to confirmation

The CityUHK mooting team has earned a formidable, world-class reputation. In 2023/24, CityUHK not only won the 2024 Jessup Hong Kong Regional Rounds and went into the International Round but also won the 11th Asia-Pacific M&A Moot Competition. 

In addition, the CityUHK mooting team has own twelve championships in international mooting competitions over the past years. These include being a three-time winner of the Susan J. Ferrell Intercultural Human Rights moot in North America (2011, 2013, 2016), winning both the prestigious Vis East and Vis Vienna moot championships (2012-2013) in Asia and Europe; being the first Asian team ever to win the International Criminal Court Trial Competition in Europe (2012); and being champions of the 8th Asia-Pacific M&A Moot Competition and the first International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Commercial Mediation Competition - Hong Kong (both in 2018).  In addition to international championships, our students have won numerous awards for best speakers and best memorials.

Student Exchange
Students are encouraged to pursue exchange studies outside Hong Kong by participating in the student exchange programmes organised by CityUHK and the School of Law, with the opportunity to study for one semester at a university in Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the Netherlands, the U.K., the U.S., etc.

Internship
SLW provides a credit-bearing legal placement programme for its students. Students complete these placements in law firms, barristers’ chambers, legal journal publishing houses, international companies and banks.

School of Law 
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

This is one of the CityUHK’s Flagship Programmes, which equip students with essential knowledge and skills, cultivate their global leadership abilities, and connect them with leading professionals. The Flagship Scholarships, which cover tuition and hall fees, a guaranteed berth, and a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000, will be awarded to local JUPAS talents who meet the criteria.