Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Stream: Artificial Intelligence)

In terms of its law component, the programme aims to:

a)    provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree; 

b)    equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and   

c)    facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

In terms of its computer science component in artificial intelligence stream, the programme aims to:

a)  provide an undergraduate education with a well-balanced emphasis on computer science theories and practical hands-on development skills;

b)    offer an in-depth study in Artificial Intelligence with the emphasis on the creation of machines that are capable of learning from experience and performing human-like tasks; and

c) enhance students' competitiveness in developing careers in both academia and non-academic sectors.

The programme also aims to enable students to develop interdisciplinary approaches to issues of law and accounting.

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Know the law
•    analytically and critically discuss the legal system of Hong Kong, including the main substantive/ procedural laws, and the principles of international law, and evaluate the need for their evolution;
•    describe the law and legal system of the People’s Republic of China and its relation with Hong Kong’s constitutional set-up and commercial future;

Apply the law
•    apply the law to propose solutions to legal problems, existing and emerging;

Evaluate & contextualise the law
•    critically evaluate the law in action, the dynamic interplay between law and other social phenomena, real-life situations and international policies and their co-evolution;

Acquire & Use legal skills
•    use a range of legal or intellectual skills – such as reading and interpreting cases and statutes, identifying and evaluating relevant facts, conducting independent legal research, developing and offering solutions to legal problems, using and citing relevant authorities appropriately, drafting documents, and communicating in a coherent, cogent and persuasive manner – to develop and support arguments related to social and legal issues;

Act ethically & responsibly
•    act with a strong sense of ethics and with due regard to social and professional responsibilities;

Develop the attitude
•    demonstrate an attitude of inquiry to the evolution of the law at national and international levels and a sense of curiosity to learning and knowledge;

Opportunity to Discover
•    undertake a piece of work involving original discovery and/ or innovation concerning the operation of the law and procedure in Hong Kong;

•    apply relevant mathematics and engineering methods to computing;

•    use computer programming for problem solving;

•    identify problems, analyze requirements and formulate design to meet realistic constraints, such as costs, operational, social, cultural, ethical, environmental, health and safety;

•    use software engineering methods and tools for developing and implementing quality software solutions;

•    communicate and use language effectively;

•    manage projects effectively and independently;

•    apply specialized knowledge in selected area(s) of Computer Science;

•    reflect on the ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities required of professional citizens in a global society;

•    stay abreast of contemporary issues in computing and recognise the need for, and able to engage in life-long learning;

•    collaborate and function effectively in team work situations including multidisciplinary team;

•    function effectively in an industrial environment and apply learned skills to real-world problems;

•    acquire inquisitive attitude and skill to enable creating an original discovery or design related to computing.

To graduate, LLB&BScCS (Stream: Artificial Intelligence) double degree students must complete 158 credit units comprising core law courses, law electives, core computer science courses, computer science electives and Gateway Education courses such as English Language courses and Chinese Civilisation courses.

The core courses for LLB&BScCS  students include but are not restricted to Legal Methods, Research and Writing, Hong Kong Legal System, Law of Contract, Law of Tort, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Public Law of the PRC, Private Law of the PRC, Equity and Trusts, Company Law, Computer Organization, Computer Programming, Problem Solving and Programming, Seminars on Contemporary Technology, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Data Structures, Software Design, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, 

Project, and Discrete Mathematics, as well as the core course under the AI stream.

Students contemplating entry to the legal profession must also study Law of Evidence and Commercial Law.

For the programme structure of each cohort, please click HERE (Login required).

• Lectures supplemented by interactive learning in small tutorial groups
• Guest lectures by scholars from top overseas law schools or legal institutions
• Legal placements at law firms, international companies, banks and NGOs in Hong Kong
• Extensive training and financial support for students to participate in international mooting competitions
• Exciting exchange opportunities at universities in Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA
• Opportunities to edit CityU Law Review, one of the academic journals led by the CityU School of Law

Students who complete all law core courses and two PCLL pre-requisites as electives for entering the PCLL programme (6 credits) will satisfy all the requirements stipulated by the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training to apply for admission to Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL).

The BSc in Computer Science programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Based on the Seoul Accord, graduates will receive reciprocal recognition from the equivalent bodies in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the US.