Admission Information

Admission to this rigorous and demanding programme will be highly selective. The annual intake to the programme is around 10 students, consisting of a maximum of around 5 students recruited by HKU and UCL respectively.

Applicants for the programme are required to apply via either HKU or UCL using the relevant admissions processes for each university. Applicants who submit application to this programme through both processes will be disqualified.

Applicants who are interested in applying for the programme via UCL should refer to the website of UCL Law for details. Please note that such applicants must take the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) before their application being considered by UCL. Information about the LNAT is available at the website for undergraduate admissions at UCL Laws. Questions regarding application via UCL should be directed to UCL Law.

Entry requirements:

(i) Via JUPAS scheme (on the strength of HKDSE)

  • English and best five HKDSE subjects, including category A subjects and M1/M2 with at least an overall score of 42;
  • Attained (A) in Citizenship and Social Development
  • at least Level 5 in English; and
  • no score lower than Level 4 in the best five subjects.

    • Note: Conversion of HKDSE grades into scores:
    Level 5** = 8.5, 5* = 7, 5 = 5.5, 4 = 4, 3 = 3, 2 = 2, 1 = 1, unclassified/others = 0.

    (ii) Via non-JUPAS scheme (on the strength other than HKDSE)

  • GCE A levels: Minimum grades 3A*; or
  • IB Diploma: 41 points, including no score lower than 6 in each examined subject, and at least a score of 19 points in three higher level subjects; or
  • an equivalent standard in an alternative qualification which satisfies the University of Hong Kong entry requirements.

    • Last update: 4 November, 2024