Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Preparation Courses (University of London)
倫敦大學法律學士學位試課程

_{HKU SPACE is a Recognised Teaching Centre of the University of London and has been providing high quality and effective Preparation Courses for the LLB Programme for more than five decades.}  

The University of London LLB is a well-respected qualification and is accepted as a pre-requisite academic qualification to the professional stage in many Common Law jurisdictions.  Many of our graduates have been admitted to practise in Hong Kong and England and Wales. There are also graduates who, by relying on the University of London LLB studied with HKU SPACE, are admitted to practise in other jurisdictions.  Many students find the logical problem-solving skills gained from studying the degree a springboard for other professions as well.  LLB degree is studied not only by students who hope to become lawyers but also by those who feel that a Law qualification would help them in their present profession or who are interested in the modules offered.  

University of London Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

For more information pls visit london.ac.uk/about-us/our-global-reputation
For information about the UoL LLB Programme Structure, please visit london.ac.uk/courses/bachelor-laws

Standard Entry (non-graduate)	Graduate Entry (non-law degree holder)
12 modules	9 modules
Minimum 3 years	Minimum 2 years
Must register for L4 Module "Legal system and method" in your first year of Study.

Students may spread their studies over a longer period (maximum 6 years), subject to the programme regulations and  graduate entrants are strongly encouraged to do so. 

Students may also apply to transfer their studies to London, including possible direct entry to Year 2 or even Year 3 of full-time LLB programmes at the University of London, relying on credits earned from studying via HKU SPACE for the University of London Worldwide LLB. Click here for details.

Tuition

HKU SPACE LLB Preparation Courses designed for students taking University of London LLB exams and open to all on a first-come-first-served basis.  The tuition package is made up of main and revision lectures and mock examinations for all Level 4 and some other modules. Additional support (Exam skills seminars, voluntary take-home assignments and Exam Analytics Workshop) will be provided in some modules.  Lecture courses are taught mostly by leading academics and teachers from major UK law schools largely on a block basis.

Attendance on the preparation courses greatly improve the chances of success in the examinations.  Professional accreditation bodies in some jurisdictions may require proof of law degree course attendance for the consideration of admission. 

HKU SPACE Preparation Courses are known for their excellent teaching quality, learning support and effectiveness.

We provide preparatory courses for many of the University of London LLB modules including all compulsory modules.

Preparation courses offered in 2023/2024 (Provisional timetable can be downloaded here:

Module Title	Application Code	Multiple modules enrolment (You may pay in-person or by post)	Single module enrolment (You may pay in-person, by post or 24-Hour online)
L4 Legal System and Method [Note 1]	COML9041	HKD9,300	HKD10,300 ENROL ONLINE HERE
L4 Contract Law *	COML9042	HKD9,300	HKD10,300
L4 CriminalLaw *	COML9044	HKD9,300	HKD10,300
L4 Public Law *	COML9045	HKD9,300	HKD10,300 ENROL ONLINE HERE
L5 Tort Law *	COML9036	HKD9,300	HKD9,300 ENROL ONLINE HERE
L5 Property Law **	COML9038	HKD9,300	HKD9,300
L5 Commercial Law (New syllabus in 2023) **	COML9025	HKD8,800	HKD8,800 ENROL ONLINE HERE
L6 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory * (Timetable updated)	COML9031	HKD9,300	HKD9,300 ENROL ONLINE HERE
L6 Equity and Trusts **	COML9034	HKD9,300	HKD9,300 ENROL ONLINE HERE
L6 Company Law **	COML9033	HKD8,800	HKD8,800 ENROL ONLINE HERE

Please also note that HKU SPACE will not offer Evidence Preparation Course in the 2023/24 academic year.  The individual preparation course may not be offered if there is insufficient enrollment.

[Note 1]  Students must register "Legal System and Method" in your first year under Standard entry route.
*  Compulsory Modules for the University of London LLB Degree Award
** Other modules very often required for entry to the professional stage in different jurisdictions.  Please check with the relevant professional accreditation bodies/ training institutions. 

Students should refer to the LLB programme structure and outlines contained in the University of London website (https://london.ac.uk/courses/bachelor-laws#structure)  to ensure that they enrol for the correct modules.  Students should be mindful of their choices of optional modules if they are working towards a Hong Kong PCLL aligned law degree or other jurisdictions.

Professional Career Progression

Hong Kong

Those students wishing to qualify as lawyers in Hong Kong must complete the P.C.LL. course. From 2008 additional admission requirements have been imposed for the P.C.LL. . Those wishing to apply for P.C.LL. must also have completed an IELTS test within three years of application and should have an overall 7. 

Completion of the University of London LLB fulfills most of the Hong Kong P.C.LL. admission Core Subjects requirement.  "Missing" competencies and Top-up Subjects, however, can be acquired via taking the Conversion Exams.  Starting from the academic year 2021/2022, there are  nine Core Subjects required for entry to the P.C.LL. programme.  For full details, please see https://ple.hku.hk/ and pcea.com.hk.   Students should be mindful of their choices of optional modules if they are working towards a Hong Kong P.C.LL. aligned law degree.

University of London LLB Programme Modules	HK P.C.LL. Admission Requirements	Aligned/ Exempted
Contract Law	Contract	Yes
Criminal Law	Criminal Law	Yes
Public Law	Constitutional Law	Yes
Tort Law	Tort	Yes
Property Law	Land Law	Yes
Equity and Trusts	Equity	Yes
Commercial Law @ [Syllabus LA2017]	Commercial Law	Parts A and B exempted Part C via Conversion Exam
Company Law	Business Associations	Yes
Evidence	Evidence	Yes
NIL	HK Constitutional Law HK Legal System HK Land Law	Via Conversion Exam

England and Wales

HKU SPACE and University of London Presentation Ceremony will normally be held in Hong Kong in January.  The official Graduation Ceremony of the University of London will be held in London in March.

HKU SPACE and University of London Presentation Ceremony in 2023

Venue

• All Classes are expected to be held on the University of Hong Kong Campus (Pokfulam Road) / HKU SPACE Learning Centres.

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

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.

University of London Admission Requirements
[Enquiries: 3761-1122]

Eligibility

Standard Entry	Graduate Entry
University's minimum  entrance requirements:  5 HKDSE Category A subjects at Level '33+222'; or either, 2 "A" level and 3 "O" level passes (not necessarily obtained in one sitting); or, equivalent Associate Degree or Diploma holders; or equivalent	A degree in a non-law discipline; or equivalent

The University of London reserves the right to request applicants to provide evidence acceptable to it of oral and written competence in English before making an offer of registration.  https://london.ac.uk/applications/how-apply/am-i-qualified

 

HKU SPACE Preparation Courses [Enquiries: 2520-4665]

 

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$8,800 - 10,300 per module

Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method

University of London Registrations in Hong Kong

Students who wish to take the LLB examinations in May/June 2024 must also register as overseas students with University of London by 1 October (For enquiries about late applications, please call 3761 1122) and then register for the specific examinations in good time.  New registrations for all University of London are processed by HKU SPACE in Hong Kong (https://hkuspace.hku.hk/londonu/#how-to-apply). 

University of London: Undergraduate programmes in Law prospectus with application form for registration are available from University of London (Admissions Office), Room 313, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong.  (https://hkuspace.hku.hk/londonu, Tel: 3761-1122, email: londonu@hkuspace.hku.hk)

Examination

There are 2 examination periods in each academic year - May/June and October.  In May/June students can sit up to 3 (Graduate Entry Route) and 4 examinations (Standard Entry Route) in their first year of registration.  In October, students can only sit a maximum of 2 examinations. The current version of the examination syllabus is set out in the current University of London: Undergraduate programmes in Law Prospectus. 

A full explanation of the conduct of examinations is available in the LLB Programme Regulations which will be sent to you when you are given an offer of registration.

Normally, registration for local examinations in Hong Kong shall be done via the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority which is responsible for administering the University of London examinations. (www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/ipe/ulondon)

HKU SPACE Preparation Courses (Tuition)

Enrolment on the HKU SPACE preparation courses is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Course fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Visas (Non-local Applicants)

To study in Hong Kong, all non-local applicants are required to obtain a student visa issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government, except for those admitted to Hong Kong as dependants, who do not need prior approval before taking up full-time and part-time studies. Non-local applicants issued with a valid employment visa also do not need prior approval to pursue part-time studies. It is the responsibility of individual applicants to make appropriate visa arrangements. Admission to a HKU SPACE academic programme/course does not guarantee the issue of a student visa. Applicants may wish to note that part-time courses are generally not considered by the Immigration Department for visa purposes except for self-financed, part-time locally accredited taught postgraduate programmes awarded within the HKU System through HKU SPACE.

 

Payment Method

Online payment 
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online service for students to make enrolment for single module (courses enrolled on first-come, first-served basis) via the Internet.   Applicants may settle the payment by using either PPS, VISA or Mastercard online.  Please note that 24-hour online enrolment will only be available 1 day before each module commences.

In Person
Course fees can be paid in Cash or by WeChat Pay, Alipay, EPS, Visa /Mastercard or Cheque/Bank Draft made payable to "HKU SPACE" at any of HKUSPACE Enrolment Counters by completing the enclosed application for enrolment form (Ref: SF26-LLB).  (hkuspace.hku.hk/learning-centre, Centre Hotline: (852) 3761-1111)

Mail
Completed application for enrolment form (Ref: SF26-LLB) can be submitted with the appropriate course fee crossed cheque/bank draft made payable to "HKU SPACE" to the College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE, Units A and B, 12/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong (Ref: UoL LLB)”

HKU SPACE MasterCard

Holders of HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment for courses with a tuition fee of HK$2,000 to $40,000. The cardholder must also be the course applicant himself/herself.  For enquiries, please contact our staff at any of the enrolment centres.

Notes
For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, Visa or Mastercard if the course is to start shortly.  Fees paid are not refundable or transferable.  

1. Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
2. For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for $30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE". Such copies will normally only be issued at the end of a course.