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Certificate in Legal

Studies

Professional StreamHK’s Most Popular

Introductory Law Course

StrongStrongStrongStrong Demand for Legal Services

Increased regulations continues to drive recruitment, legal professionals will remain in high demand especially across the financial services, commerce and legal sectors.*

Legal job market in Hong Kong remained candidate short in 2015.*

Greater demand for legal support personnel.*

*Robert Walters Hong Kong Salary Survey 2016

https://www.robertwalters.com.hk/content/dam/robert-walters/country/hong-kong/files/salary-survey/hongkong-en-salary-survey-2016.pdf

*Michael Page 2016 Greater China Salary & Employment Outlook

http://www.michaelpage.com.hk/content/salary-centre/2016-greater-china-salary-employment-outlook-report/

Knowledge of Hong Kong law important in complex society

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Certificate in Legal StudiesCertificate in Legal StudiesCertificate in Legal StudiesCertificate in Legal Studies

5 law modules

9 months

25 years history

> 5000+ graduates

Professional Stream

Smaller class size Smaller class size Smaller class size Smaller class size –––– Better learning Better learning Better learning Better learning environmentenvironmentenvironmentenvironment

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1. Hong Kong Legal System

2. Contract and Tort (Law of Obligations)

3. Business Associations

4. Civil Procedure

5. Hong Kong Basic Law

5555 EssentialEssentialEssentialEssential Law Modules

Renowned Legal Experts

Associate Professor

Danny Gittings

Tommy Ho

Hanif Mughal

Jane Moir

Cliff Buddle

Des Greenwood

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Renowned Legal Experts

Best Legal Texts (included)

Access to HKU Libraries

Law Library & Main Library

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HKUSPACE law courses

Best Start to Advanced legal studies

2 classes a week2 classes a week2 classes a week2 classes a week

(Weekday after 7pm or Saturday afternoon)(Weekday after 7pm or Saturday afternoon)(Weekday after 7pm or Saturday afternoon)(Weekday after 7pm or Saturday afternoon)

Choice of Year 1 exams (Jun / Aug / Oct) Choice of Year 1 exams (Jun / Aug / Oct) Choice of Year 1 exams (Jun / Aug / Oct) Choice of Year 1 exams (Jun / Aug / Oct)

Most complete Most complete Most complete Most complete 1 year1 year1 year1 year

Up to 5 years if you prefer to complete the Up to 5 years if you prefer to complete the Up to 5 years if you prefer to complete the Up to 5 years if you prefer to complete the

Certificate and Diploma in Legal Studies!Certificate and Diploma in Legal Studies!Certificate and Diploma in Legal Studies!Certificate and Diploma in Legal Studies!

Designed for working students

1 exam+ 1 assignment

Revision classes and materials to help you through exams

Historically 90%+ 90%+ 90%+ 90%+ pass rate in most subjects

Workload & Pass Rate

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Certificate in

Legal Studies

Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies

Certificate in Legal Studies Certificate in Legal Studies Certificate in Legal Studies Certificate in Legal Studies Professional StreamProfessional StreamProfessional StreamProfessional Stream

Diploma in Legal Studies Professional Stream

Qualify as

Legal ExecutiveLaw Society of Hong Kong

Diploma in Legal Studies

Most students continue for 1 more year

5 more law modules

Opens up many career opportunities

Criminal Law and Procedure

Land Law and Conveyancing

Family Law

Law of Succession and Probate

China Law (Mainland Legal System)

5555 MoreMoreMoreMore Law Modules

+1 year

Diploma in

Legal

Studies

Legal Executives assist lawyers in law firms

Must study Law Society approved course

Professional Stream approved by HK Law Society

Can work as Legal Executive if complete Professional Stream (incl. 3 more subjects on Advanced Diploma) and meet Law Society rules

Become a Legal Executive

Legal executives working alongside solicitors in private practice, local government and industry.

Buoyancy of employment opportunities.

Enjoy certain ‘Rights of Audience’ (the right to speak in some courts) in accordance with the Court’s Practice Directions

Become a Legal Executive

Become a Paralegal

Paralegals are assistants to lawyers

Can become an Associate Paralegalas soon as finish Diploma in Legal Studies

Claim back $10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 (CEF) from government

General Stream $21,000

Professional Stream $31,000

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20% post graduates20% post graduates20% post graduates20% post graduates

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Certificate in

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