Programme Overview
The LLM in AI Law aims to provide students with a broad and deep appreciation of the legal issues raised by advances in artificial intelligence (AI). The Programme covers a wide spectrum of issues concerning the ways in which AI’s applications have and will continue to influence future directions in law-making and legal practice. Students will gain insights into AI technology, and also an understanding of how AI will impact both the future of the legal profession and humanity more generally.
Admission Requirements
All applicants must fulfill the General Admission Requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed by the University’s Graduate School.
In addition applicants must have:
a qualification to practise law in the jurisdiction of the student’s residence; or
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or a degree of equivalent standing; or
a Bachelor’s degree in a non-law subject with substantial law-related working experience.
As many areas of professional activity are related to law, we welcome applications from applicants who work in the areas of commerce, accountancy, social work, public administration, and similar relevant fields. Applicants whose undergraduate studies were not conducted and assessed in English are required to take an appropriate English language proficiency test and achieve a sufficient score, such as a score of 570 or above in
TOEFL (Paper Based Test), 88 or above in TOEFL (Internet-Based Test); Band 6.5 or better in
IELTS; or equivalent. The test results must be obtained not more than two years prior to the date of applying to join the LLM Programme.
Application Deadlines for 2026-27
31 January 2026 (first round)
28 February 2026 (second round)
10 April 2026 (third round)
Programme Information
Medium of Instruction: English
Campus: The CUHK Graduate Law Centre, 2/F, Bank of America Tower, Central.
