The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) - Faculty of Law

The CUHK offers five LLM programmes. All LLM programmes are delivered in the central district on Hong Kong Island at the CUHK Graduate Law Centre, a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Hong Kong’s legal and business district. Each programme is taught in English by first-rate academics with specialist knowledge and global experience. Our LLM programmes offer an excellent opportunity for academic and professional growth, delivered by one of the world’s top universities in one of Asia’s most exciting cities.

The LLM in Chinese Business Law provides students with a structured course to study the principles, processes, institutions and methods of civil and commercial law in China in the context of an evolving political, economic and social environment. It is designed to enable students to develop a broad intellectual outlook on the legal aspects of doing business with China.

The LLM in Common Law is designed to furnish students with substantive knowledge of core common law subjects, and develop the skills necessary to engage with the common law tradition more widely. Through the electives, students are given an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the common law or complement it with the study of new subjects.

The LLM in Energy and Environmental Law aims to offer students an in-depth understanding of the legal aspects governing the key challenges of energy security and environmental protection. Students are trained for practice in the areas of energy investment and trade, project finance and infrastructure development, clean energy and climate change mitigation, with a focus on the specific energy and sustainability challenges of the Asia-Pacific region. The courses build on the expertise in energy and environmental law and investment and trade law at CUHK Law, and benefit from the participation of leading international practitioners in the field of energy and environmental law.

The LLM in International Economic Law is designed to offer students an intensive course of study of the law and practice of cross-border business transactions. Students are trained for practice in key areas such as international sales and finance, M&A (mergers and acquisitions), WTO law and international banking law. Skills training modules ensure that graduates of the LLM in International Economic Law are able to conduct both practical work and independent research in relevant subject areas.

The LLM in Legal History Programme is designed to equip students with substantial knowledge and expertise in both the substance and methodology of transnational legal history research. The LLM in Legal History is an elite programme, admitting only a small number of high-quality students. Unlike traditional taught postgraduate programmes, the LLM in Legal History has a hybrid structure, combining classroom learning and research elements. In addition to their classes, students will complete a substantial research project under the supervision of a member of the faculty, accounting for half of their credits. Through their involvement in the programme students will acquire substantial research, writing and presentation skills, paving the way to successful academic, policy and practice careers.

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK teachers and students hail from all around the world. CUHK graduates are connected worldwide through an extensive alumni network.

The Faculty of Law was established in 2005. In little over a decade, it has already become a prominent international centre for research and teaching excellence, ranking #27 globally in the "2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: Law subject" and ranking top for "International Outlook" within this list. With the Faculty of Law’s emphasis on independent research and active, engaged learning, as a CUHK law student, you will hone your intellectual and professional skills, while developing a broad perspective on the law through a unique exposure to the different traditions of law in Hong Kong, China, the Asia-Pacific region, and the world. CUHK students are encouraged to look behind the rules of law to the underlying values, purposes, and policies that underpin our legal systems.

A number of scholarships will be available for award on the basis of academic merit. Please click here for details. 

All teaching takes place in the CUHK Graduate Law Centre, a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Hong Kong’s legal and business district in Central.

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What our students say...

“The quality and standard of education is world class. The Faculty of Law provides for a unique mix of knowledgeable professors and teaching staff, as well as students from various countries, all of which enables a very interesting exchange.”

Daniel Olsson from Sweden, Class of 2009

“The academic staff, with diverse expertise, facilitated students with non-common law legal backgrounds to integrate their previous legal knowledge, together with the common law, into a complete structure, and put it into practice. ”

Ye Dong from China, Class of 2010

“Even for a lawyer with ample China experience, the LLM in Chinese Business Law has proved to be a worthwhile investment, which will undoubtedly enhance the perspective that I can provide to my clients doing business in China.”

Frederic Rocafort from USA, Class of 2011

“I chose to study in CUHK and I do not regret it. The LLM Programme is the best way to further one’s knowledge in economic law, and CUHK is a great place to meet people from all over the world.”

Jean-Bernard Spinoit from Belgium, Class of 2012

“The ideal teaching venue in Central makes it easy to take up part-time jobs with law firms located in the same district. Overall, my experience at the CUHK was not only enriching from an academic point of view, but it also widened my career prospects as well as helping me to develop my international network.”

Luka Groselj from Italy, Class of 2013

“The programme provides experience in some of the vital skills necessary to succeed in legal or business roles following graduation. Coming to Hong Kong to study as an international student was one of the best decisions I have made.”

Edward Cowan from UK, Class of 2014

“The diverse range of courses taught by passionate and highly skilled professors also allowed me to garner both a practical and business-oriented understanding of the law. ”

Sebastien Clisson from France, Class of 2015

"I feel very humbled to be part of this year's executive program and found CUHK to be the perfect place to study, grow as a person, and to make new life-long friends."

Janine Manke from Germany, Class of 2016

"My interests and the good reputation of the university were the main reasons why I chose to come to Hong Kong, a vibrant center for business combining Chinese culture and a western lifestyle. I found the programme excellent."

Eirini Argeiti from Greece, Class of 2017

"The LLM program provides a micro and macro understanding of energy and the relationship between energy and the environment. The lectures are well-organized and well-structured and the faculty offers a large number of elective courses."

Anjle Gupta from India, Class of 2018