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Juris Doctor (JD) Programme

Faculty of Law, HKU

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FAQ Group: (B) The Application Process

14. Is a current final-year undergraduate eligible to apply to the JD programme?

Yes. The eligibility requirement is that the applicant must have completed his/her undergraduate degree by the time he/she enrols in the JD programme. Therefore, a current final-year undergraduate who will have received his/her undergraduate degree prior to enrolment in the JD programme is eligible to apply.

13. Are applicants required to attend an interview as part of the application process?

Some applicants may be asked to attend an interview, either in-person or by phone/video interview, depending on the locations and the availabilities of applicants.  Interviews will mostly be conducted during March.  However, it is possible for a highly qualified applicant to be admitted without an interview.  An applicant should not infer from a lack of … Read more

12. Is there an admissions test as part of the application process?

No. There is no admissions test as part of the application process.

11. When does the application review process begin?

The Admissions Committee will not begin to review applications until after the deadline. In other words, there is no need to submit one’s application early to attempt to secure an advantage.

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