Entrance requirements:
1. CityU - https://www.cityu.edu.hk/slw/academic/undergraduate.html
2. HKU - https://www.law.hku.hk/prospectivestudents/llb.php
3. CUHK - https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/app/bachelor-of-laws-llb/
Years of study: 4 years (can be extended)
Fee per year (HKD$): 42,100
Class structure: Lectures, tutorials
Assessments: Written examinations (open/closed book or take home), coursework/research paper, oral examinations (for certain subjects/modules)
Internship requirement during study: No
Exchange opportunities: Yes (either whole semester or summer term)
Possibility for intercalated degree: Yes
Option for major / minor degrees: Yes
University credit requirements: CityU - https://www.cityu.edu.hk/slw/lib/doc/LLB/LLB_2019_and_thereafter.pdf HKU - https://dm.law.hku.hk/first-year-student-information-hub/ CUHK - https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/app/bachelor-of-laws-llb/#tab1
1st year
- Read the handbook/guide book for your degree
- Figure out how many credits are needed to graduate - divide that number into semesters to determine how many semesters require 6 courses - use any system that allows you to plan your degree into semester
- Determine number of free electives, spread them out into various semesters to your liking
- Take some summer courses at university to meet your degree credit requirements / go on the overseas exchange trips (provided your GPA meets the minimum standard)
- Meet your student/academic advisor - get their advice
- Look up early internships at law firms/chambers - some welcome 1st year students to give an insight into the industry for a few days
2nd year
- Begin researching into internships / training contracts - develop an excel worksheet to keep track of application
- Join a mooting competition if you enjoy advocacy / want an edge in internship applications
- Join school law magazine / review committee
- Explore becoming a research assistant to a professor – a paid job + ideal way of getting a good reference letter
3rd year
- Ensure your applications for training contracts are sent out by the end of semester 1 (check the deadlines for various law firms)