Bachelor of Laws

This dual law degree between University College London and the University of Hong Kong is a genuinely exceptional offering, providing two full law degrees from two of the world's leading universities within a single four-year programme. It is designed for students with a strong interest in both English and Hong Kong law, and in the wider common law tradition that connects them, as well as in the increasingly important legal, commercial, and regulatory questions that arise at the interface of East and West. Students spend time studying at both institutions, gaining qualifications from each.

At UCL, you will engage with the English legal system and the full curriculum of a leading UK law degree, studying constitutional law, contract, tort, criminal law, equity, and a range of specialist options. At the University of Hong Kong, you will encounter Hong Kong's common law system, which shares foundational principles with English law while operating within a distinct constitutional framework and a legal culture shaped by the territory's unique position. The combination develops a deep comparative understanding of how common law operates in different jurisdictions and equips graduates with a distinctive and practically valuable perspective on law in international contexts.

Graduates from this dual degree are exceptionally well placed for legal careers with an international dimension, particularly in areas connecting the UK, Hong Kong, and wider Asian markets. Commercial law, financial regulation, international arbitration, corporate law, and roles in international organisations are all natural destinations. Many graduates proceed to qualification as solicitors or barristers in the UK, Hong Kong, or both, after completing the relevant professional training requirements.

The degree is also a strong foundation for postgraduate research or teaching in comparative and international law.