CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

• Candidates are required to complete 72 credits, including the required compulsory courses and a capstone experience in accordance with the regulations for this degree and the syllabus as set out in either for candidates with a degree in law or not. In addition to the three compulsory courses and one capstone course, candidates must choose at least two designated electives. Candidates may choose up to two other electives from courses not listed on the Course List, but listed as Electives on the Course List for the General LLM programme.

• In relation to candidates with a degree in a discipline other than law to whom Course List B. below applies, in addition to the six compulsory courses and one capstone course, candidates must choose one designated elective.

• Students should also pass all assessments with a Cumulative GPA of at least 1.50 in order to be recommended for graduation.

Capstone course:
- LLAW6135 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Compulsory courses for all students:
Three (3) of the eight (8) courses are compulsory, including:
- LLAW6161 Mediation
- LLAW6138 Arbitration Law
- LLAW6157 Arbitration Practice, Procedure & Drafting
Compulsory Non-law courses:
Students without a Bachelor of Laws or an equivalent qualification must also complete the following three (3) courses:
- LLAW6160 Legal System and Methods
- LLAW6158 Contract Law
- LLAW6159 Evidence
Elective courses:
Students should check the Department of Law course list and timetable for other LLM Arb&DR elective courses.

Updated course information can be found here.

Upon completion of this LL.M. programme, graduates are eligible to apply for the following professional accreditations:
1. Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (headquartered in London) - Membership (MCIArb)
2. Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited - Accredited General Mediator (subject to completing Stage 2 and Stage 3 requirements as stipulated by the HKMAAL Mediation Accreditation Committee)
3. Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators - Associateship (AHKIArb) or Fellowship (FHKIArb)