City University of Hong Kong School of Law is a premier legal institution with a history dating back to 1987, when the Department of Law was established and later merged into the School of Law. The school is recognised as a leading law school in the Asia-Pacific region and has demonstrated strength in teaching and research across multiple fields of law. In the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the School of Law is highlighted for its continued upward trajectory and international standing.
The School hosts a vibrant research ecosystem anchored by centres such as the Centre for Chinese and Comparative Law, the Hong Kong Commercial and Maritime Law Centre, and the Centre for Public Affairs and Law, along with forums and journals that advance scholarly debate. It offers a broad range of graduate and professional programs, including Master of Laws, Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Laws, with opportunities for international study and collaboration through programs such as Global Gateway and the CityU JD/ LLB and Georgetown LLM arrangements.
In addition to academic rigour, the School emphasises applied learning and public service. Students participate in moot courts, internships, and professional development activities, and the School collaborates with policy makers and industry partners to inform public policy and practice. These efforts are complemented by overseas study opportunities and a robust public service programme that together support the development of well rounded legal professionals and contribute to the advancement of Hong Kong and the wider region.
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Practice areas
The School of Law leverages its research strengths in corporate and commercial law to educate students and counsel industry partners through rigorous coursework and seminars. Faculty examine contract formation, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions, translating theoretical insights into practical guidance for business clients and regulatory audiences.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
The School of Law emphasizes arbitration and dispute resolution through its LLM in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution and related research. Faculty and students engage in comparative and international dispute resolution scholarship, provide policy analysis, and contribute to best practices in handling cross-border disputes and commercial litigation.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation
Public law and human rights are central to the School's research ecosystem, including the Centre for Public Affairs and Law and the Public Law and Human Rights Forum. The School supports scholarship on civil rights, constitutional law, and regulatory governance, informing policy discussions and helping to shape human rights protections in Hong Kong and the wider region.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits
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