The Postgraduate Certificate in Laws is required to enter the legal profession in Hong Kong. HKU, CUHK and CityU all teach the same mandatory subjects below — taught against the Basic Law backbone with English common-law structure.
Basic Law, Sino-British Joint Declaration, judicial review, NPCSC interpretations, ECHR-aligned rights via BOR.
Negligence, occupier's liability, defamation, vicarious liability. Closely tracks English common law.
Formation, terms, breach, remedies, frustration, illegality. Sale of Goods Ordinance overlay.
Crimes Ordinance, Theft Ordinance, ICAC offences, drugs, common-law homicide.
Land Registration Ordinance, leasehold tenure (HK system is essentially leasehold), conveyancing practice.
Civil Justice Reform 2009, RHC Order 18 pleadings, summary judgment, discovery.
Magistrates Ordinance, indictment, trial procedure, sentencing.
Hearsay, character, similar fact, opinion, hearsay exceptions under Evidence Ordinance.
Solicitors and Barristers conduct rules, conflicts, anti-money-laundering, client account.