A quality degree is not just about providing a good technical understanding of a subject, it should also prepare students for leading positions in their chosen profession and in public life more broadly. The law degree (LLB) at HKU aims to achieve precisely that. Since its inception in 1969, many of our graduates have gone on to become senior figures in the legal profession, and have served the community in distinguished public office. We hope that you too may be able to join their ranks.
The Faculty of Law recognises that Hong Kong is part of a regional and global economy that is undergoing increasingly rapid technological and social change. Although most LLB graduates may seek to enter the legal profession, either as solicitors or barristers, the LLB degree is also designed with broader objectives in mind. We strive to foster critical reasoning in our students and to encourage them to develop a flexible approach to problem-solving, not just in the legal field. We hope that you will find studying law at HKU both rewarding and stimulating.
All students taking the LLB will have the opportunity to apply for one or two semesters of study abroad at leading law schools in the United States, Canada, Australia or the United Kingdom. The Faculty strongly encourages students’ participation in exchange programmes and, in addition to University-wide schemes, has entered into its own agreements with several leading overseas universities.
In addition to our 4-year LLB, several 5-year integrated double-degree programmes are now available to students. These programmes have proven both popular and successful. For further details, please refer to the individual curricula of these programmes.