Program Overview
The Common Law at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Common Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 556 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 556 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Common Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Common Law: Origins and Development
- Principles of Contract
- Principles of Criminal Law
- Principles of Tort
- Common Law: Globalization and Convergence
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- Comparative Legal Traditions
- Copyright, Digital Subject Matter and Information Technology
- Crime and the Sanctioning Process
- History, Culture, and the Law
- Independent Research
- Independent Research Dissertation
- Issues in Tort
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
All applicants must fulfill the General Admission Requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed by the Universitys Graduate School.
In addition applicants must have:
- a qualification to practise law in the jurisdiction of the student\'s residence; or
- a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or a degree of equivalent standing (normally in a non common law jurisdiction); or
- a Bachelor\'s degree in a non-law subject with substantial law-related working experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 556 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 556 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 556 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 556 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Chinese University of Hong Kong directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sha Tin District, China
public research university in Hong Kong established in 1963
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
