Master of Laws LLM in Energy

Master of Laws LLM in Energy is a Masters program taught at Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time mode: one year (normative study period) – two year) options.

The Master of Laws (LLM) in Energy and Environmental Law at The Chinese University of Hong Kong focuses on the legal aspects of energy security and environmental protection. Students study energy and environmental law topics such as energy investment and trade, project finance and infrastructure development, clean energy and climate change mitigation, and legal responses to environmental and climate challenges.

The programme requires 24 units: 12 required units and 12 elective units. Students complete assessments and are recommended for graduation after passing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Full-time study lasts one year (normative study period) and part-time study lasts two years (normative study period). Instruction is in English, using lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, and class discussions, with classes held during weekday daytime and evenings and on Saturday daytime.

Modules

• Clean Technology Law
• International and Comparative Energy Law
• International Environmental Law
• Principles of Environmental Law
• Chinese Energy Law
• Chinese Environmental Law
• Clean Energy and Climate Law
• Disaster Law
• Dispute Resolution in the Energy and Natural Resources Sector
• Financial Markets: Law and Operation
• Oil and Gas Law
• Project Finance and Infrastructure Law

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Laws LLM in Energy 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 Laws LLM in Energy.

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

All applicants must fulfill the General Admission Requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed by the University’s Graduate School. In addition applicants must have: a qualification to practise law in the jurisdiction of the student’s residence; or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or a degree of equivalent standing; or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-law subject with substantial law-related working experience.

Applicants whose undergraduate studies were not conducted and assessed in English are required to take an appropriate English language proficiency test and achieve a sufficient score, such as a score of 88/120 or 4.5/6 or above in TOEFL (Internet-based/Home Edition); Band 6.5 or better in IELTS; or equivalent. The test results must be obtained not more than two years prior to the date of applying to join the LLM Programme.

TOEFL (Internet-based/Home Edition): 88/120 or 4.5/6 or above; IELTS: Band 6.5 or better; or equivalent. The test results must be obtained not more than two years prior to the date of applying to join the LLM Programme.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/app/study-with-us/master-of-laws-llm-in-energy-and-environmental-law

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