Dual LLB / Juris Doctor (JD) with the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. Click here for 2026 entry.
| UCAS code | M127 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A levels: A*AA |
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We do not make contextual offers for this programme, and all applicants will be required to meet the standard entry requirements. |
Why study Dual LLB / Juris Doctor (JD) with the Chinese University of Hong Kong at Exeter?
- Four year course equipping you with knowledge and skills that will support you towards the next steps of professional legal qualification in England and Wales and in Hong Kong
- Spend the first two years at Exeter and the following two years at our partner university Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked in the Top 3 Law Schools in Asia (AWRU subject rankings 2020)
- Delivers a rigorous understanding of legal principles as well as an examination of law in different theoretical and social contexts with a constant eye on regional and global developments
- Our Exeter Law Projects programme gives you the opportunity to observe or participate in activities involving the application of the law via many streams of pro bono opportunities
Accreditation
Our LLB programmes provide an excellent start to a legal career if that is your goal, equipping you with the knowledge and skills that will support you towards the next steps to professional legal qualification. This includes the 'foundations of legal knowledge' subjects required for the academic stage of qualification as a barrister. If you plan to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, after you graduate you will need to comply with the further training and other requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board, or the relevant regulatory body in the country in which you intend to practice.
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Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
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| A-Level | A*AA | n/a |
| IB | 38/766 | n/a |
| BTEC | n/a | n/a |
| GCSE | C or 4 | English Language |
| Access to HE | n/a | N/A |
| T-Level | n/a | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | We do not make contextual offers for this programme, and all applicants will be required to meet the standard entry requirements. |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Please be aware we do not accept resit students for entry onto this programme. We require all relevant qualifications to be successfully completed in the first sitting. E.g. completing three A-Levels within two years.
Will there be an interview?
- Applicants to the programme are required to attend an interview as part of the selection process
- Interviews will be held in February and March and shortlisted applicants will be contacted once the January UCAS deadline has passed
- All applications are considered on an individual basis and offers will be made shortly after the interview has taken place
- The interview style will be via a panel, consisting of academic staff from the University of Exeter and the Chinese University of Hong Kong
- A defined number of offers will be made to those who have been deemed suitable by the interview panel to receive an offer, based on interview. If it is the case that there are still more applicants within this group then the Interview score may be used to define the number of offers to be made.
- As we have a limited number of places on the programme, places are not normally offered to applicants who do not attend an interview
Course content
Summary
Programme curriculum currently under review.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
The Dual LLB‐JD Degree Programme lasts for four years. In the first and second years, you will study at Exeter to complete 240 credits of Exeter law modules.
In the third and fourth years, you will study at CUHK to complete 57 units of CUHK JD courses.
Upon successful completion of the four‐year study, Exeter will accept up to 120 credits (30 units) to be transferred from CUHK to the Exeter LLB Programme using a translation of marks scheme and CUHK will accept up to 15 units to be transferred from Exeter to the CUHK JD Programme.
- Year 1 is spent at Exeter enrolled on LLB modules.
- Year 2 is spent at Exeter enrolled on LLB modules.
- Year 3 is spent at CUHK enrolled on the Juris Doctor.
- Year 4 is spent at CUHK enrolled on the Juris Doctor.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Criminal Law | 30 | |
| The Law of Contract | 30 | |
| Constitutional and Administrative Law | 30 | |
| Legal Foundations | 30 | |
LAW1003: Criminal Law
Crimes are the laws with the most serious consequences: commit a crime, and you could go to prison, potentially for the rest of your life. So pervasive is the criminal law that most people who have never studied law before are already aware of a range of crimes. In this module, we start by drawing upon your background awareness of criminal law, or at least your sense of right and wrong, and from there build a methodical knowledge and useable understanding of some of the major crimes found in the law of England and Wales. This module is an opportunity for you to explore the legal details and moral underpinnings of crimes such as murder, rape, theft and criminal damage, and the defences that may be available to those who commit them. You will be encouraged to adopt a critical attitude towards the criminal law, reflecting on why the law is written and implemented as it is, and what difficulties are encountered when the legal principles are applied in practice.
LAW1004: The Law of Contract
In this module, you will examine the English law of contract. Attention will be paid to the characteristics of contract, the nature, purposes and approaches of contract law, the nature and requirements of contractual agreement, consideration and other requirements for enforceability of contracts, terms and interpretation of contracts, vitiating factors and remedies. Traditionally, contract law alongside tort law is the 'law of obligations' and therefore an important part of everyday life for individuals, businesses and public agencies. Knowledge and understanding of contract law is imperative in a variety of theoretical and practical dispute resolution and problem solving contexts. The module emphasises application of the rules, principles and concepts of contract law to problems, while considering the practical consequences, to contextualise the law.
This module aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of different aspects and general principles of English contract law. To this end, the module gives you an overview of the requirements for the enforceability of agreements: formation of contract, consideration, terms, interpretation, vitiating factors, damages and other remedies. In particular, the module aims to enable you to develop:
(a) knowledge and understanding of the general principles and traditional approaches of English contract law and compare them with alternative models and techniques;
LAW1035: Constitutional and Administrative Law
The constitution of the UK is dynamic and developing incrementally through changes in relationships with the European Union and the Council of Europe, devolution to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and human rights legislation. This module will help you to analyse and challenge some of the basic tenets of the constitution of the UK. You will also study developments in judicial review which will enable you to understand the relationship between judges and the government and the impact of this relationship on both the law and the state.
This module will develop your analytical skills and your ability to understand the role of public law in generating, controlling, and reforming the powers of Parliament, the executive, the judiciary, and other public authorities within the United Kingdom
This module aims to enable you to develop:
- An understanding of the concepts, traditions and principles underpinning the constitution of the UK.
- An understanding of the main recent constitutional reforms of the United Kingdom constitution.
- An understanding of the nature, basis and continuing development of judicial review in the United Kingdom.
- An ability to analyse the links between public law and the exercise of political and judicial power.
- An ability to begin to use, analyse and critique materials and texts.
- An ability to articulate and discuss issues relating to public law.
LAW1036: Legal Foundations
Legal Foundations provides you with a broad and critical understanding of the structure and functions of law, and the nature, history and future of the legal system in England and Wales. In Legal Foundations, you will examine core legal principles and concepts and the role of lawyers in society. You will develop core legal skills and explore topical and timely subjects which will include the hierarchy and procedures of the courts and tribunals, law and technology, ethics in the legal profession, and access to justice. Through the module, you will begin to appreciate how the law is applied, implemented and experienced. In short, Legal Foundations is a fascinating and dynamic introduction to law, legal systems and the legal profession.
The module provides you with a foundational, and thus vital, understanding of the nature of law and legal principles. In particular, the module is designed to support you in developing the necessary academic, legal, theoretical, practical and ethical knowledge, awareness and skills that are foundational to both the study and practice of law.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
105 of compulsory credits and choose 1 of the 15 credit choice optional modules .
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| The Law of Torts | 30 | |
| Land Law | 30 | |
| Equity and Trusts | 30 | |
| Company Law Foundation | 15 | |
LAW2015: The Law of Torts
This module introduces you to tort law, which is concerned with non-contractual civil wrongs. In this area, the law imposes duties and standards of conduct, breach of which will permit an action for damages or some other remedy. The module examines negligence, as the most widely pleaded tort, and the torts of trespass to the person, torts against land, defamation and breach of privacy.
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the law of torts, including the different types of tort and their responsibility bases, the kinds of damage for which it permits a remedy and those for which it does not offer a remedy. Consideration will be given to the aims of tort law and some assessment made of its efficacy in achieving those aims.
LAW2017: Land Law
Land Law covers matters of fundamental importance to our society: the ownership of land and property, property rights and related obligations. In this module, you will study in depth the fundamental principles of land law, focussing in particular on key rights that exist in relation to land. You will develop an understanding of the principles underpinning land law and scrutinise how these principles have changed over time and how they have been shaped by society. In addition, you will study the formal and informal methods of acquiring rights over land, and the circumstances in which the burden of such rights will impact third parties.
This module aims to provide you with an in depth understanding of the definition, acquisition and transfer of rights over land. In this module you will be required to study primary legal sources and will be encouraged to think critically about the law with reference to legal commentators. The module aims to encourage you to think differently about land, including how it is valued, exchanged and regulated.
LAW2041: Equity and Trusts
This module will develop your understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and will do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.
The aims of the module are for you:
To achieve a critical understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and to do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.
To achieve flexibility in the study of Trusts law, and selectivity within the considerable amount of material, so that problems in Trusts law can be correctly identified and addressed succinctly and accurately with full legal authority.
LAW3083: Company Law Foundation
Company Law is a subject of great practical and theoretical interest, with important links to business and to other areas of law. Because of the importance of companies to the economy and society, it is also a subject that is continually part of the wider political debate. It would be all but impossible to go through life without dealing with companies (whether large or small): lawyers, business people, advisors, employees, customers, suppliers, creditors, politicians - all have to engage with companies at some level or another. In this module, you will examine the nature of the corporate form and the constitution and administration of companies, alongside a focus on the key players in the corporate drama - directors and shareholders - and their relationship to one another. The module includes substantive and theoretical legal study, combined with practical insights into real-world scenarios.
This module is open to undergraduate students with experience of studying law in England and Wales.
Please note that you cannot choose to take BEA3015 'Corporate Law' in conjunction with this module.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Choice Optional | ||
| (European) Human Rights and Human Dignity | 15 | |
| European and UK Consumer Law | 15 | |
LAW2175: (European) Human Rights and Human Dignity
What is it that makes us who we are as human beings? What can be said to be unique and special about us as beings, and as individuals? How can the law recognize this? What fundamental concept lies at the heart of human rights law? In this module you will have the opportunity to address these questions by exploring the rise of the exciting and challenging legal concept of human dignity, which has been important in constitutional and human rights law across Europe for many years and first appeared in the UK common law some fifteen years ago in the wake of the Human Rights Act 1998. Human dignity now lies at the heart of a heated international discussion on its merits, risks and meanings in the field of law, and on the ways in which people’s interests can and should be respected and protected through human rights and constitutional law. This module will take you through some of the key stages of the construction of this new legal concept and engage you in discussing some of the key methodological and theoretical issues underpinning it. The module gives you the opportunity to learn about the latest international theoretical discussions on this subject, while focusing on some essential and challenging issues, such as the connections between dignity and autonomy, equality, integrity and human time. In addition, while it is not formally linked to the access to justice modules, this module provides a unique basis for them.
LAW2191: European and UK Consumer Law
All of us are consumers. Most of us do not know our consumer rights. In this course, we will study consumer protection measures, which have been adopted in the UK due to the influence of EU law, e.g. consumer protection: against unfairness (misleading advertising; adhesion contracts); in popular consumer contracts (in the sale and travel sector); through performance standards (product safety and liability); and its enforcement (private, public, ADR, ODR). During seminars we will analyse the effectiveness of the adopted measures, partially through insights from behavioural economics. Therefore, this module is for students interested in interdisciplinary studies, various areas of private law (contract, tort) and EU law.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Fees
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
UK students: £9,790 per year
International students: £24,950 per year
Years 1 and 2 of the programme are spent at Exeter, and the fees for these years are listed above.
Fees for years 3 and 4
Please note: In years 3 and 4 of the programme, students will pay the tuition fees directly to the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Students will not be eligible for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loan Company for years 3 and 4 of the programme but remain eligible to apply for a maintenance loan for the period of time that they are studying on this programme in Hong Kong.
Fees for 2026 entry are as follows:
HK$220,800* for Year 3 CUHK JD Programme (based on expected course load of 30 units)
HK$198,720* for Year 4 CUHK JD Programme (based on expected course load of 27 units)
*Subject to annual review. Please visit the CUHK LAW website for the latest tuition fee information.
There are no additional fees associated with the study of this course. However, successful applicants would need to consider the costs of relocating to Hong Kong after the end of their 2nd year at Exeter.
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
We believe that you shouldn’t just learn the law, you also need the skills to put it into practice once you graduate. We place considerable emphasis on the development of lawyering skills using a range of methods:
- Legal research
- Problem analysis
- Teamwork
- Legal writing and reasoning
- Negotiation and advocacy
You will learn through a variety of teaching and learning opportunities including interactive seminars, workshops and lectures, and independent and guided study.
How will I be assessed?
In the first year most assessments will be exam based. Exams are not simply tests of memory: they are designed to test your ability to argue persuasively and to apply the law correctly. Therefore, in some modules you may be permitted to bring unannotated statute books into the exam while in others, your full notes are permitted.
Other methods of assessment include:
- Oral presentations
- Group work
- Legal written work, such as ‘skeleton arguments’
Your first year will not count towards your final degree classification, but you do have to pass it in order to progress to the second year.
Where will I study?
The Lasok Law Library, located in the Forum, holds in excess of 40,000 volumes and is open 24 hours a day. You can choose from diverse study spaces to suit your specific learning needs, whether dedicated quiet study, group work, or social learning over a coffee.
Our custom-built Moot Court offers students invaluable opportunities to take part in mooting activities and is equipped with the latest technology, including high-spec video conferencing.
Legal Assistance Programme
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, where you can help members of the public gain legal advice and information; the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, providing support and mediation for victims of abuse; the Student Appeals Project which investigates cases subject to appeal; and the Judicial Shadowing Programme, where you can ‘play judge.’
Mooting
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
ExeTalks
ExeTalks are a chance to discover some of the fascinating research undertaken at the University of Exeter delivered by the academics who teach on our programmes.
Your future
We have an excellent relationship with members of the legal profession who are in regular contact with students through activities such as workshops, skills sessions, mooting, networking, internships, shadowing and mentoring.
Students also benefit from our strong links with alumni all over the world. Many of our alumni are in senior positions and include:
- His Hon Judge Phillip Waller CBE
- Fiona Shackleton, Partner – Payne Hicks Beach
- Dato Ambiga Sreenevasan – President of the Malaysian Bar Council
- Sarah Turvill – Chairman of Willis International Ltd
Career paths
Many graduates go on to further study in the law and then enter a training contract with a firm of solicitors or a pupillage in a barrister’s chambers. A law degree also provides a range of skills which are sought by other sectors such as business, finance and administration.
Example destinations* of some of our recent graduates:
| Occupations | Law firms | Other employees |
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Trainee Solicitor Paralegal Legal Team Trainee Juriste (lawyer) Management Consultant Investment Consultant Business Start-up Coordinator Compliance Analyst Probation Officer Trainee Accountant HR Assistant Marketing Assistant Global Compliance Business Management Assistant |
Allen & Overy Freshfields Bruckhaus Michelmores Thomas Eggar LLP Macfarlanes Peer and Co Bond Pearce Collection Attorneys Europe Maurant Ozannes Nabarro Dundas and Wilson Reynolds Porter Chamberlain |
Michael Page International British Red Cross Axiom Legal Microsoft Babcock International Group Barclays Bank PLC Alliance Insurance PLC Royal Bank of Canada German Banking Federation EDF Energy UNICEF |
*This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 14/15, 15/16, and 16/17. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.
Further study
Examples of further study followed by our graduates:
- Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law
- Legal Practice Course, College of Law
- LLM, University of Cambridge
- BCL, University of Oxford
- LLM International Commercial Law, University of Exeter
- LLM International Relations and Diplomacy, Leiden University, The Netherlands
- LLM, University of Southern California
- MA European Community Law, College of Europe, Bruges
Extracurricular programme
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, the Student Appeals Project and Judicial Shadowing.
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
