The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
Master of Laws (LLM)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

DEGREE TYPE

LLM

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Laws (LLM) program provides advanced legal education for professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of various legal fields. The curriculum covers areas such as international law, human rights, and corporate law, offering a comprehensive grasp of contemporary legal issues. This program is designed to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills crucial for success in the legal profession.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of the LLM program can pursue diverse career paths, including roles as legal consultants, corporate lawyers, or human rights advocates. Opportunities also exist in academia, government agencies, and NGOs, allowing for impactful work in the legal landscape.

The Master of Laws programme at the University of Hong Kong is a highly competitive course for those who already received outstanding results in their first law degree. It meets a need in various specialist areas of the law that are important to Hong Kong and its locality and offer modules that Hong Kong is perhaps uniquely placed to provide to students from both within and outside Hong Kong.

We are fortunate to attract law students and students from other fields, including the business and commercial sectors, NGOs, mediators, and IT professionals. Our LLM & MCL programmes enable students to get cutting-edge academic knowledge and hands-on experience in different areas of law.