Collaborative Programme with Georgetown University on CityU Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Juris Doctor (JD)/ Georgetown University Master of Laws (LLM)
The collaborative programme will provide opportunity to JD and LLB students to start on an LLM programme with the Georgetown University, U.S.A. (Georgetown). Details are as below:
A. Eligibility
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Programme |
Minimum credits completed |
Min CGPA |
English requirements |
Stage |
When to apply |
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CityU LLB |
90 |
3.40 |
TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) or IELTS score of 7.5 or higher |
Completion of third year of the CityU LLB programme |
Completion of at least four semesters of CityU LLB programme |
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CityU JD |
54 |
3.40 |
Completion of second year of the CityU JD programme |
Completion of first two semesters of CityU JD programme |
Successful CityU School of Law (SLW) students will be admitted to the Master of Laws (LLM) at Georgetown. The LLM degree at Georgetown will not lead to the admission of the New York Bars.
CityU LLB or JD students must meet all admissions requirements for the Georgetown LLM, with the exception of prior completion of a first degree in law.
Number of places: three students (LLB and JD combined)
Selection criteria: On academic merit
Proposed study time (CityU LLB or JD + Georgetown LLM):
- CityU LLB and Georgetown LLM in four years (3+1). Please click here for proposed programme structure.
- CityU JD and Georgetown LLM in three years (2+1). Please click here for proposed programme structure.
B. Credit Transfer and Recognition
Upon successful completion of the Georgetown LLM, credits for a full year at the Georgetown programme will be recognized by SLW in fulfilment of the CityU LLB or JD programme.
CityU students enrolling in the Georgetown LLM programme will pay tuition and fees as required by Georgetown University.
CityU LLB students participating in the programme will be eligible to transfer a maximum of 20 credits from Georgetown to CityU towards its CityU LLB programme. CityU students are required to complete at least 20 credits in order to satisfy Georgetown LLM requirements. LLB students should also need to take remaining credits in order to fulfil CityU LLB programme requirement of 120 or 126 credits (depending on the programme requirement of different cohort), if any.
CityU JD students participating in the programme will be eligible to transfer a maximum of 18 credits from Georgetown to CityU towards its CityU JD programme. CityU students are required to complete at least 20 credits in order to satisfy Georgetown LLM requirements. JD students should also need to take remaining credits in order to fulfil CityU JD requirement of 72 credits, if any.
According to AR 5.6, credit transfer for postgraduate programme should be limited to a maximum of 30% of the total credit units for the award being pursued. JD Students are advised to refer to the Academic Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Degrees Section 5, Credit Transfer for details of CityU’s credit transfer policy.
The Georgetown Law LLM will be conferred after the conferral of the CityU LLB or JD programme.
The transferred credit units do not count in the calculation of a student's GPA.
C. Tentative course list available to the CityU students registering for the Fall term 2022
Class schedules for academic year 2022-23 will be available in March or April 2022. For reference, please visit online Curriculum Guide. Students may select from any classes that are not specifically limited to students in a particular programme.
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Course Title |
Credits |
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Credits are provided in individual course descriptions |
D. Duration
Each programme period will last for a minimum duration of one semester and a maximum duration of two semesters (i.e. from September to June of the following year).
The Georgetown LLM programme typically starts with Orientation on the third Monday in August, with classes beginning on the following Monday. For details, please go to the academic calendar: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-resources/registrar/academic-calendars/
The LLM course of study begins with Orientation in late August. Entering students who arrive in Washington, D.C. too late to participate in Orientation may be required to defer their start date for one academic year. Students who arrive in Washington, D.C. after the first day of regular classes will be required to defer their start date for one academic year, with no exceptions.
E. Tuition Fees and Other Financial Matters
The 2022-23 tuition, fees and costs for Georgetown LLM (in US dollars, below) can be used as an estimate:
FULL-TIME LLM / MLT / MSL
Tuition – US$71,536
+ Books – US$1,100
+ Room & Board – US$22,865
+ Personal Expenses – US$3,150
+ Transportation – US$3,005
= Estimated Cost of Attendance – US$101,656
(Website: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/tuition-cost-of-attendance/)
Students shall additionally pay on their own the costs for accommodation, food, transportation, travel insurances, personal expenses, visa, residence permit, as well as all costs related to their mobility.
For studying in Georgetown, students must purchase an appropriate health insurance which covers medical expenses (illness and accident) including international repatriation, and a civil liability insurance covering them for their whole stay in the U.S.
CityU JD and LLB students can contact the SLW Office regarding the CityU tuition fee arrangement.
F. Accommodation
Students should also take care of all other expenses related to the cost of living. The accommodation information can be found at: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/your-life-career/housing/
G. Application Procedures
The application for 2022/23 is now closed. Students who would like to know the details of the programme can write an email to: slwjdp@cityu.edu.hk (JD) or lwllb@cityu.edu.hk (LLB)
For details of the Georgetown LLM programme, please refer to the following website: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/graduate-programs/degrees/ll-m-degrees/
Georgetown retains the right to reject nominees.