WHY CHOOSE THIS LLM?

Fast route to a master’s degree – “Top-up” the PCLL into an LLM

• 120 of the requisite 180 credits for a master’s degree have already been obtained from the prerequisite Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) or equivalent UK qualification.
• Candidates need only: view 4 pre-recorded online lectures (2 hours each) and prepare for participation in 3 real-time live online workshops, on Research Methods; and write a 3,000-word Research Proposal, followed by a 15,000-word Final Dissertation.

Flexible and expedient

• The online lectures can be downloaded and viewed at a candidate’s own convenience.
• Online workshops are agreed to accommodate candidates’ work schedules.
• Research can be written at a candidate’s own pace and convenience.

Choice of research topic

• Candidates can propose to research in any area of law that interests them for the purposes of the assessed work.

Expert supervision

• Candidates’ preparation for, and production of, the assessed work will be supervised by an expert from the individual candidate’s chosen field of research.
• These supervising experts are distinguished academics and practitioners, available to provide ongoing face-to-face or online support to candidates for the duration of the LLM course.

Cost-effective

• More affordable and reasonably priced than other equivalent LLMs offered in Hong Kong.

Well-established and globally connected law school

• Manchester Law School is one of the largest law schools in the UK, with more than 20,000 alumni across the globe and strong links to major law firms across the UK and beyond. 
• 30-year collaboration with HKU SPACE, producing around 5,000 graduates.
• These connections provide excellent networking opportunities, both through Manchester Metropolitan University and HKU SPACE’s alumni networks and current students.

CPD recognition

• Law Society of Hong Kong CPD approved: This LLM is eligible for candidates to apply for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points in accordance with the Law Society rules for Solicitors.

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

One of the great attractions of this programme is that you can choose any law-related topic that interests you from a wide range of research areas.  Examples include (but not limited to):

You can choose to study Hong Kong, English or international law – or even a mixture of all three.  We will consider applications from students interested in researching any area of law, guided by a supervisor either nominated by yourself (subject to approval) or appointed by us based on your topic of choice.

Candidates will receive compulsory tuition in Research Methods by way of 4 online lectures (at 2 hours each) and 3 online workshops (at 1 hour each).  The medium of instruction is English.  Successful applicants will be provided with full details of scheduling, etc. prior to enrolling on the course.  Each candidate will also be provided with ongoing support from a supervisor from Manchester Metropolitan University and/or a Hong Kong-based supervisor in the candidate's chosen field of research.

Candidates will be assessed by way of 2 pieces of written work: each candidate will submit a 3,000-word Research Proposal (constituting 15% of their final mark) and a 15,000-word Final Dissertation (constituting 85% of their final mark).   Assessed work must be completed within (normally) 1 year from commencement of the course.

• HK$61,500 course fee & £999 Manchester Met registration fee

This LLM is offered exclusively to holders of the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), or those who have successfully completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).  

Applicants will be considered and admitted based on satisfaction of the above entry requirements and on academic merit.

It is the responsibility of applicants to determine their eligibility to study this programme, which is intended for those having the right to live and study in Hong Kong. Please note that, under current immigration rules, it is very unlikely any overseas applicants will be granted visas to study this programme. 

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Online

HKUSPACE provides 24-hour online application for students to apply via the Internet.  Please input the Personal Particulars via the online application form and upload the soft copy of required documents in pdf format.  You must submit a copy of HKID or passport; a clearly readable copy of your PCLL (or equivalent) Graduation Certificate; and also page 2 of the application form (4. Preferred Research Areas and 5. Further Information on your Research Interests). If your application is successful, you may be required to show us the originals of the documents (i.e. HKID or passport and academic qualification) you submitted before your place is confirmed.

In person or by post

Applications can be conveniently made through the enrolment counters of HKU SPACE Learning Centres, where our staff can verify and stamp photocopies of applicants’ documents provided that applicants bring both the original documents and photocopies thereof with them. Or you can obtain certified true copies in English of these and submit these together with your application. Applications may also be submitted by post to the College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE, Units A & B, 12/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong.

Dating back to 1824, Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. It has over 38,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including a diverse community of 3,000 international students from over 120 countries.

Manchester Law School is one of the UK’s largest law schools, with more than 1,200 current students and over 20,000 alumni across the globe. It is an inspiring and highly professional environment in which to further your legal studies, deepen your knowledge of the law and develop your career aspirations.

Based at the heart of the country’s second largest legal hub, the Law School prides itself on connections to the regional and national legal community and benefits from being located within a thriving professional services sector.

It is a friendly and supportive law school, dedicated to providing you with outstanding opportunities to develop practical legal skills and to reach your individual aspirations and potential.

Highly experienced professionals teach the postgraduate and professional programmes, from practising solicitors and barristers to judges, renowned research academics and legal scholars. This ensures that your learning is professionally relevant and informed by the latest practical developments in legal education and training.

The internationally recognised academic and legal practitioner have been instrumental in developing new research on subjects including equalities law, social justice, human rights, medical ethics and sports law.