Hku Legal Advice Programme

UCL`s Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) are intensive one-year core courses for international students with strong academic potential who wish to access undergraduate courses at UCL and other leading UK universities. The program has two objectives: (i) to provide preliminary advice on their legal status to members of the university or the public who have legal problems; and (ii) give university law students who complete the clinical legal education course the opportunity to develop their legal skills and promote pro bono culture. Think of lawyers – and you may have the word “dear” almost simultaneously. Many people who need legal advice, no matter how desperate, face the harsh reality that they cannot afford the associated costs. Despite the existing rules on legal aid and legal services in Hong Kong, it is generally accepted that public access to justice needs to be improved, which requires more pro bono work on the part of the legal community. The HKU Campus Free Legal Assistance Program has provided preliminary legal advice in many types of cases, including contractual and commercial disputes, divorce and custody matters, labor law and consumer rights, traffic accidents and workers` compensation, property and inheritance rights, property and inheritance rights, defamation, intellectual property, criminal and judicial review, etc. This programme is taught at UCL (years 1 and 2) and the University of Hong Kong (years 3 and 4). You must consider the additional travel, accommodation and living expenses associated with implementing this program at two locations. Please also note that if you wish to study abroad during your programme at UCL, there may be additional fees. Studying abroad can cost between £200 and £1,000 per month, depending on where you want to study. The cost of studying abroad can be difficult to predict because it depends on your priorities and decisions.

For more information, visit the UCL Study Abroad website. Each week during years 1 and 2 of the program, students attend at least four two-hour lectures and two 1-hour small group tutorials in semesters 1 and 2. In addition to formal learning and teaching events such as lectures, seminars, and tutorials, you must attend independent private study. Although everyone is different, we expect you to dedicate about 30 hours of private lessons per week. This may take more weeks. Many students organize informal study groups and find collaboration with colleagues useful. Please note: Students enrolled in this program may only move on to the three-year LLB degree at UCL or the four-year LLB degree at HKU in exceptional cases and with the consent of the respective institutions. Work pro bono more profitably. Instead of working pro bono lawyers from scratch, law students can conduct preliminary drafts and legal research. Lawyers are solely responsible for awarding research work and controlling the quality of students` theses. The letters with the following titles indicate the main type of student experience with this program: law and lawyers operate across borders, and London and Hong Kong are recognized as the world`s leading legal centers.

This program allows students to acquire legal knowledge in both jurisdictions. As part of this pilot project, preliminary legal advice is provided by qualified lawyers with the support of our law students. Our vision is for a faculty that provides staff and students with a diverse, inclusive and deeply discrimination-free home – competitive and caring to achieve excellence and allow all its members to thrive. Given the growing global demand for qualified lawyers in more than one jurisdiction, this four-year dual degree programme comprises two years of study at UCL and two years at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). This leads to the award of two Bachelor of Laws degrees – an LLB from UCL and an LLB from HKU. As a law student, you will be encouraged to develop a critical awareness of how the law works and how it can be changed, sharpen your reasoning skills, and develop both the technical expertise to solve legal problems and the ability to determine whether a solution is just and equitable. Please note that if you wish to apply to this program, you will need to provide an additional explanation of why you wish to apply specifically to this program. This must be sent to admissions.laws@ucl.ac.uk with a clear indication of your UCAS identification number. The statement should not exceed 500 words.

If you do not submit the declaration, we will unfortunately not be able to review your application and your application will be rejected. Applicants are evaluated against their UCAS applications and the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). The LNAT is a requirement for all applicants and applicants must pass it by the UCAS deadline for the cycle in which they are applying. Applicants must link the LNAT registration data to UCL. While your proven academic achievements are important, no legal knowledge is required. Demonstrating perseverance in previous achievements (e.g. in your academic work) as well as a strong, genuine and intelligent motivation to study law will contribute to your successful admission to UCL. Before applying, you should check the Laws website for more details on the application process/entry requirements and read the list of FAQs. In each year of your studies, you will take a series of individual modules, which are usually assessed with 15 or 30 credits, making a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed during the academic year in which they are taken. The balance between compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year.

A module of 30 credits is equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). At UCL and HKU, you will receive instruction through a combination of lectures, seminars and exercise groups with approximately 9 (UCL) to 10 (HKU) students. We encourage substantial student participation and discussion in seminars and tutorials based on prepared work. The focus is on small group lessons, where you get individual attention and guidance. The Faculty of Law offers a wide range of subjects and applies a variety of teaching methods. The curriculum provides both a general liberal education and a foundation for careers not only in the legal profession, but also in fields as diverse as the civil service, local government, social services, higher education, the military, business, industry, media, finance, and accounting. Alongside its internationalised programme, this programme includes internships at UCL and Hong Kong to improve students` professional skills. The wide range of technical skills and subjects you have learned during your studies opens up many opportunities for you when you graduate.

Both HKU and UCL, students are required to take a clinical course where they apply their legal knowledge in practical situations and help provide legal aid to members of the local community who otherwise could not afford it. The major is both practical and thoughtful, allowing students to reflect on the role of law in a wider social and economic environment. For more information, please visit our website. The program also represents our law school`s attempt to integrate clinical elements into educational programs to expose students to the practical side of law. In recent decades, clinical legal education has become an integral part of legal education at universities around the world. Hong Kong, however, is lagging behind. After lengthy discussions on the development of clinical legal education, our Faculty of Law launched a clinical legal education course (continuing education course) as one of the LLB electives as a pilot in January 2009. With the experience gained from the pilot race, the faculty officially launched the LLB continuing education course as a 6-credit elective course in January 2010.

In addition to continuing the pilot service at Small Claims Court, the work that participating students can do will be expanded to the free legal aid program on campus mentioned above. assisting complainants in hearings before the Commission for Municipal Service Complaints and the Commission for Administrative Complaints; Assistance in cases handled by a law firm on a pro bono basis and assistance in cases handled by the Bar Free Legal Service Scheme. We are looking for committed candidates who have the ability to explore arguments and ideas. Your ability to formulate and express thoughts and opinions is crucial, as is demonstrating the reasoning skills that are at the heart of legal education. You should have a strong interest in current events and the world around you.