Master of Philosophy in Laws

Master of Philosophy in Laws is a Masters program taught at Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Normative: 2 years; Maximum: 4 yearsNormative: 3 years; Maxi) options.

The Master of Philosophy in Laws (MPhil) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research degree for students committed to advanced legal research. Admission to the programme potentially leads to admission to the PhD Programme, subject to the Faculty of Law’s evaluation of academic performance during the MPhil study period.

Studies are delivered in full-time or part-time modes with English as the medium of instruction. The programme includes research modules in the first two academic terms, a legal academic composition module in the first term of the second year, and thesis research, writing, and organisation throughout enrolment. Students must also complete required modules in postgraduate learning and research ethics training, and submit an original dissertation endorsed by supervisors, plus pass an oral examination.

Modules

• LAWS7001 Orientation to Research Postgraduate Studies
• LAWS7002 Research Methodologies
• LAWS7004 Legal Education Practicum
• LAWS7003 Legal Academic Composition for Research Postgraduate Students
• LAWS8001 Thesis Research, Writing and Organisation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Philosophy in Laws at Chinese University of Hong Kong for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Chinese University of Hong Kong.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Chinese University of Hong Kong as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Philosophy in Laws.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In addition to the General Requirements of the Graduate School, applicants must:

• possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with first class honours or upper second class honours awarded by a recognized university; or
• possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or a Master of Laws (LLM) degree awarded by a recognized university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; or
• possess an equivalent degree (including non-law related) awarded by a recognized tertiary educational institution.

Application materials include a research plan (not exceeding 3,000 words, including the listed items), a personal statement (not exceeding 1,500 words), and a curriculum vitae. A data management plan is also required. The research plan must be the applicant’s own independent work.

• possessing a degree awarded by a recognized university in Hong Kong or an English-speaking country, or taught primarily in the English Language; or
• achieving a result of Band 7.5 or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). IELTS test results must be obtained not more than two years prior to the date of applying for admission to the MPhil Programme; or
• achieving at least a score of 100 of 120 or 5 of 6 (Internet-based/Home Edition) in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL test results must be obtained not more than two years prior to the date of applying for admission to the MPhil Programme; or
• providing alternative evidence of English Proficiency equivalent to one of the preceding measures.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/app/study-with-us/master-of-philosophy-in-laws-mphil

9 fully funded scholarships are listed for Hong Kong. See Hong Kong scholarships.