The Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL; 法學專業證書) is an intensive one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) professional legal qualification programme in Hong Kong. It allows graduates to proceed to legal training before qualifying to practice as either a barrister or a solicitor in Hong Kong.
Is Pcll a degree?
The HKU PCLL programme is a leading professional legal education programme devoted to the training of students who intend to practice as lawyers in Hong Kong. The programme is mainly aimed at future solicitors and barristers in Hong Kong who have completed their Bachelor of Laws (LL….Postgraduate Certificate in Laws.
| Abbreviation | FT / PT |
|---|---|
| PCLL | FT / PT |
How do I get Pcll?
To be eligible for admission to the PCLL, an applicant must at least have completed their Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.) or equivalent legal studies either in Hong Kong or other common law jurisdictions, or have passed the Common Professional Examinations (CPE or CPEC) of Hong Kong or of England and Wales or equivalent.
What is a barrister vs solicitor?
The basic difference between barristers and solicitors is that a barrister mainly defends people in court and a solicitor mainly performs legal work outside court. However, there are exceptions in both cases. When people talk about going to see their lawyer, it is usually a solicitor that they will contact.
Is LLB a law degree?
The LLB is a three-year higher education qualifying law degree which leads to the next stage in training to enter the legal profession: either the LPC for solicitors (soon to be replaced by the SQE) or the BPTC for barristers. Other universities offer joint law courses such as politics, philosophy and law LLB.
Can I do 3 years LLB after 12th?
LLB is one of the most commonly opted for law courses after 12th, and its duration is 3 years. If you want to take up the integrated course, then you can get admission to the 5-year integrated programme after the completion of 10+2 exams.
What is HKU PCLL?
The HKU PCLL programme is a leading professional legal education programme devoted to the training of students who intend to practice as lawyers in Hong Kong.
How do I get admission to the PCLL?
To be eligible for admission to the PCLL, an applicant must at least have completed their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent legal studies either in Hong Kong or other common law jurisdictions, or have passed the Common Professional Examinations (CPE or CPEC) of Hong Kong or of England and Wales or equivalent.
How do I apply for the HKU Law Program?
To apply, students are required to complete and submit the FORM with enclosure of supporting documents to the office of Head of Department of Professional Legal Education, Faculty of Law, in September every year. Late applications will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to [email protected]
What does PCLL stand for?
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) Faculty of Law The Chinese University of Hong Kong
