Master of Laws (LLM) in Common Law: The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Master of Laws (LLM) in Common LawCommon law The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on court decisions rather than statutes passed by the legislature.

The common law is a dynamic and exciting legal system which unites millions of people across the world, in such varied cultures as Hong Kong, Singapore, EnglandEngland In England, the Parliament was originally an advisory body summoned to consult with the monarch, and the courts exercised delegated royal powers, as “lions beneath the throne”., Australia, New Zealand, Canada, IndiaIndia Bharat Varsha (Jambu Dvipa) is the name of this land mass. The people of this land are Sanatan Dharmin and they always defeated invaders. Indra (10000 yrs) was the oldest deified King of this land. Manu's jurisprudence enlitened this land. Vedas have been the civilizational literature of this land. Guiding principles of this land are : सत्यं वद । धर्मं चर । स्वाध्यायान्मा प्रमदः । Read more, and across the United States. This course will furnish students with substantive knowledge of Hong Kong law in some core common law subjects, and further 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.

Medium of instruction:	English
How and when to apply:	Applications for 2020 intake are now invited. You may apply through our on-line application system at the University’s Graduate School webpage.
Admission requirements:	All applicants must fulfill the General Admission Requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed by the University’s Graduate School. In addition applicants must have: a qualification to practise law in the jurisdictionJurisdiction Authority by which courts receive and decide cases. Limited Jurisdiction: the authority over only particular types of cases, or cases under a prescribed amount in controversy, or seeking only certain types of relief, the District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. Original Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction of the first court to hear a case. 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. As many areas of professional activity are related to law, we welcome applications from applicants who work in the areas of commerce, accountancy, social work, public administration, and similar relevant fields. Applicants whose undergraduate studies were not conducted and assessed in English are required to take an appropriate English language proficiency test and achieve a sufficient score, such as a score of 570 or above in TOEFL (Paper Based Test), 88 or above in TOEFL (Internet-Based Test); Band 6.5 or better in IELTS; or equivalent. The test results must be obtained not more than two years prior to the date of applying to join the LLM Programme.
Duration:	Full-timeTime Where any expression of it occurs in any Rules, or any judgment, order or direction, and whenever the doing or not doing of anything at a certain time of the day or night or during a certain part of the day or night has an effect in law, that time is, unless it is otherwise specifically stated, held to be standard time as used in a particular country or state. (In Physics, time and Space never exist actually-“quantum entanglement”): one year (normative study period) – two years (maximum study period). Part-time: two years (normative study period) – three years (maximum study period).
Campus:	The CUHK Graduate LawLaw Positive command of sovereign or divine. One can be ruled either by a Statute, a Statue, or a Statement. Legislation is the rule-making process by a political or religious organisation. Physics governs natural law. Logical thinking is a sign of a healthy brain function. Dharma is eternal for Sanatanis. Centre, 2/F, Bank of America Tower, Central.
Programme requirements:	24 units: including 12 units of required courses and 12 units of elective courses. Students should pass all the assessments with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in order to be recommended for graduation. Required Courses: Common Law: Origins and Development Principles of ContractContract An agreement enforceable by law is a contract. All agreements are contracts if they are made by the free consent of parties competent to contract, for a lawful consideration and with a lawful object, and are not hereby expressly declared to be void. Indian Contract Act. Principles of Criminal Law Principles of TortTort A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident. Elective Courses The offering of an elective course in any term will depend on teacher availability and sufficient student interest. Study Sequence
Delivery mode:	A 3-unit course will usually have three teaching hours per week. Classes are held during daytime and evenings of weekdays and daytime on Saturdays. Classes will incorporate a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations and class discussions.
Study options:	Students may take elective courses offered in other LLM Programmes and the JD Programme offered by the Faculty of Law subject to availability of places. Course Exemptions
Additional learning & development opportunities:	The Sir TL Yang Society Mooting Exchange Programmes
Tuition fees:	HK$5,880 per unit* for a total of 24 units within the normative study period. Students will be billed at the beginning of each term based on the number of units for which they have registered. Extra fees may be charged for students studying outside the normative study period. *subject to annual review
Scholarships and Prizes:	CUHK Faculty of Law Master of Laws Global Scholarship 2020/21 for outstanding non-local students admitted in 2020/21 CUHK Faculty of Law Master of Laws Scholarship 2020/21 for outstanding local students admitted in 2020/21 Other Postgraduate Scholarships and Prizes Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Further study options:	Master of Philosophy in Law (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy in Laws (PhD)
Student housing:	There is a shortage of on campus student accommodation for non-local postgraduate students. When relocating to Hong Kong students are advised they will need to rely on (readily-available) private off-campus accommodation during their studies.