Dual LLB/Juris Doctor (JD) with the Chinese University of Hong Kong

A dual award combining a UK LLB with a Juris Doctor from the Chinese University of Hong Kong is a genuinely unusual degree, designed for students who want to gain deep legal knowledge across two distinct but interconnected legal traditions. English law, rooted in the common law tradition, has influenced legal systems across much of the world. Hong Kong's legal system is a hybrid, preserving elements of the common law tradition while operating within a jurisdiction that is part of the People's Republic of China.

Understanding how these systems relate to each other, and how international legal frameworks operate across different jurisdictions, provides a perspective on law that a single-jurisdiction degree cannot.

At Exeter, the LLB programmes provide a rigorous foundation in the academic and professional dimensions of legal education, covering the subjects required for the academic stage of qualification as a barrister, and providing the knowledge base needed for those who plan to qualify as a solicitor. This dual degree adds an international dimension, requiring you to engage with the legal and commercial environment of Hong Kong and the broader Asia-Pacific region over the course of four full-time years. The typical entry tariff is 152 UCAS points.

Graduates who wish to qualify professionally in England and Wales will need to complete further training requirements as set out by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or Bar Standards Board, or the relevant regulatory body in their intended jurisdiction.

This degree opens doors in international commercial law, dispute resolution, financial regulation, cross-border transactions, and roles in international organisations and diplomatic services. Graduates are particularly well placed for careers that involve working across UK, Hong Kong, and broader Asian legal or business contexts. Postgraduate study in law, international commercial law, or related disciplines is also a common path.