CityUHK School of Law
Summer Programme 2027
School of Law, City University of Hong Kong
You can join one session or both. Teaching periods shown as in draft (2026) — confirm for 2027.
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Programme Dates
The programme is planned as two three-week sessions. You can join one session or both.
Draft Dates below are taken verbatim from the layout draft (2026). Confirm and update the calendar year for the 2027 programme before publish.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree programme or higher at an institution outside Hong Kong
- Minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.3 or equivalent
- Evidence of Proficiency in English^#
- a minimum total score of 79 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) or 4.5 (for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026) (internet-based test) in TOEFL; or
- an overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS; or
- a score of 480 in Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) Band 6; or
- a score of 110/150 in JEE (Gaokao) English language; or
- other equivalent qualifications
^ For applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English.
# We do not accept the scores of English tests of ‘TOEFL iBT Home Edition’, ‘TOEFL MyBest Score’, ‘IELTS Indicator’, ‘IELTS One Skill Retake’ and ‘IELTS Online’. TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their TOEFL / IELTS test results obtained within the two years preceding the commencement of the programme’s application period. For CET-6 scores, the validity period is three years.
Programme Structure & Study Mode
Our summer programme is divided into two three-week sessions. Courses within the same session run concurrently. Applicants may select a maximum of 1 course per session (up to 2 courses total for 2 sessions).
The medium of instruction is English. All courses feature identical face-to-face instruction, shared faculty, and core curriculum, with two study modes:
| Credit-Bearing Mode | Non-Credit Bearing Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements |
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[TBD — draft listed credit requirements only; confirm non-credit requirements] |
| Assessment | Final examination | Alternative assessment (No exam) |
| Legal Site Visits* | 1 visit per course | 4 visits per course |
| Credits Earned | 3 credits | None |
Applicants must select their study mode at the time of application. This selection cannot be changed after submission.
Programme Schedule*
Please refer to the [TBD: Tentative Programme Schedule] for the general arrangement of classes, assessments and legal site visits for each session and study mode.
* The School reserves the right to modify the programme schedule without prior notice. Legal site visits are subject to availability and operational arrangements, and may be cancelled, changed or withdrawn due to unforeseen circumstances or other special reasons.
Featured Courses
Course cards from the layout draft. Syllabus “View Details” links still TBD.
Hong Kong Legal System
This course familiarises students with the sources, classification and operation of Hong Kong law and other features of the legal system in Hong Kong and introduces students to the legal and constitutional framework in which law is practised and administered in Hong Kong. Students will learn to basic features of civil and criminal justice as well as how institutions and procedures were developed to further civil and criminal justice, how the notion of access of justice remains key to evaluating the effectiveness of the civil and criminal justice system and thus how legal aid play a crucial role.
View Details [syllabus link TBD]Dispute Resolution in Asia
This course introduces students to the legal frameworks, principal methods and institutions of dispute resolution in Asian jurisdictions, including arbitration, mediation and other consensual processes. It will examine the legal, regulatory and institutional factors shaping dispute resolution across the region, with particular attention to the roles of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore in advancing international dispute resolution.
View Details [syllabus link TBD]Constitutional Law
This course examines the nature of the constitutional framework established under the Basic Law. It provides an understanding of the legal, political and social values underlying the Basic Law and develops in the student the knowledge and skills to analyse the basic principles underlying the concept of "one country, two systems" and understand the practical significance of the concept.
View Details [syllabus link TBD]AI and Law
This course will examine the legal and regulatory challenges arising from artificial intelligence, including data governance, privacy, intellectual property, liability, accountability, discrimination and professional responsibility. It will also consider the implications of AI for legal practice and emerging regulatory approaches in Hong Kong, Mainland China and other jurisdictions.
View Details [syllabus link TBD]Accommodation
Accommodation is optional and charged separately. Subject to availability at the time of application, students who opt for accommodation will be assigned to a twin room shared with another student at either Kowloon Tong Compound or Ma On Shan Compound.
Please refer to the Fees section below for accommodation charges.
Accommodation period year TBC
- Session 1: Check-in 2 July 2026 · Check-out 23 July 2026
- Session 2: Check-in 23 July 2026 · Check-out 13 August 2026
- Sessions 1 & 2: Check-in 2 July 2026 · Check-out 13 August 2026
For more information on housing facilities, please visit the Student Residence Office:
Fees
| Item | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 1 & 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme fee | HK$XXXX | HK$XXXX | HK$XXXX |
| Optional accommodation | HK$5,500 | HK$5,500 | HK$11,000 |
Out-of-pocket expenses not included in the programme fee:
- Transportation between the student’s home location and Hong Kong
- Student visa application fees
- Meals
- Course materials
- Ground transportation, except return transport arranged by the School between campus and site visit venues, which is included in the programme fee
- Personal expenses, mobile/data charges, and other incidental expenses
Application Procedures
- Complete the [TBD: online application form].
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Wait for application review and result notification.
- If successful, accept the offer and settle payment by the stipulated deadline.
- Non-local students who require a visa or entry permit should [TBD: submit an online request for visa/entry permit sponsorship] after receiving an offer and by the specified deadline.
- Prepare for arrival in Hong Kong, including travel, accommodation and insurance arrangements.
Important Dates
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Mid-January 2027Application Opens
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31 March – 30 April 2027Application DeadlineNon-local 31 March 2027 Local 30 April 2027
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Early April – Early May 2027Notification of Application ResultsNon-local Early April 2027 Local Early May 2027
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30 April – 31 May 2027Payment DeadlineNon-local 30 April 2027 Local 31 May 2027
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30 April 2027Online Request for Visa / Entry Permit Sponsorship Deadline discuss with ADMO
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