Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Juris Doctor (Full-time)

Programme Aims and Objectives

To provide a well-rounded legal education to those who already possess a first degree in a non-law discipline (or a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction) and who wish to enter the legal...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Juris Doctor (Full-time)

Programme Aims and Objectives

To provide a well-rounded legal education to those who already possess a first degree in a non-law discipline (or a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction) and who wish to enter the legal...
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Admission Requirements

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

7.5+

The CityU JD Programme is highly competitive. It seeks elite students with outstanding credentials in order to hone them into exemplary legal professionals.
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the following entry requirements:

a bachelor's degree in a non-law discipline; or
a bachelor's degree in law from a non-common law jurisdiction, which was obtainable after at least eight semesters of full-time study. Holders with a degree in law from a common law jurisdiction are NOT eligible to apply.

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2025

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

66,687 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

66,687 USD

Other Expenses

-

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In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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QS subject rankings

2013
#51-100
2014
#51-100
2015
#51-100
2016
#51-100
2017
#51-100
2018
#51-100
2019
#51-100
2020
#51-100
2021
#=70
2022
#65
2023
#84
2024
#54
2025
#56

Ranking criteria

Overall

75.1

Academic Reputation

78.6

Citations per Paper

79.4

Employer Reputation

64.8

H-index Citations

82.7

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