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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
Convenient LocationConvenient LocationConvenient LocationConvenient Location----Admiralty Admiralty Admiralty Admiralty Qualify as a Legal Executive in Law FirmQualify as a Legal Executive in Law FirmQualify as a Legal Executive in Law FirmQualify as a Legal Executive in Law Firm
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
*sample of teaching staff-subject to
availability
Renowned Legal Experts
Best Legal Texts (included)
Access to HKU Libraries
Law Library & Main Library
Guaranteed places on other popular
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
After 1 yearAfter 1 yearAfter 1 yearAfter 1 year
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
Payment
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50 % university graduates50 % university graduates50 % university graduates50 % university graduates
20% post graduates20% post graduates20% post graduates20% post graduates
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Admission
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Great thing about this course is you can decide 1 year at a time
Try it for 1 year
to see if you
want to know
the law
Even if stop
after 1 year,
still have
Certificate in
Legal Studies
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