PCLL mandatory subjects
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.
- Constitutional & Administrative LawPCLL
Basic Law, Sino-British Joint Declaration, judicial review, NPCSC interpretations, ECHR-aligned rights via BOR.
1 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - Tort LawPCLL
Negligence, occupier's liability, defamation, vicarious liability. Closely tracks English common law.
0 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - Contract LawPCLL
Formation, terms, breach, remedies, frustration, illegality. Sale of Goods Ordinance overlay.
0 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - Criminal LawPCLL
Crimes Ordinance, Theft Ordinance, ICAC offences, drugs, common-law homicide.
1 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - Land LawPCLL
Land Registration Ordinance, leasehold tenure (HK system is essentially leasehold), conveyancing practice.
0 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - Civil ProcedurePCLL
Civil Justice Reform 2009, RHC Order 18 pleadings, summary judgment, discovery.
0 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - Criminal ProcedurePCLL
Magistrates Ordinance, indictment, trial procedure, sentencing.
0 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - EvidencePCLL
Hearsay, character, similar fact, opinion, hearsay exceptions under Evidence Ordinance.
0 landmark cases · 1 casebooks → - Professional ConductPCLL
Solicitors and Barristers conduct rules, conflicts, anti-money-laundering, client account.
0 landmark cases · 1 casebooks →