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How hard is it to get into Pcll?
The total number of PCLL applicants was between 1,210 and 1,322, and the total number of PCLL students admitted by the three law schools was between 608 and 650. Roughly, in each of these three years, the admission rate was 1 in 2, which yielded a 50 percent success rate.
Is Pcll a professional qualification?
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.
How do I become a 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.
Is it difficult to get into University of Hong Kong’s PCLL?
There is a general impression that it is extremely difficult to be admitted to the PCLL at University of Hong Kong (“HKU”), and there is no lack of stories about the admissions practices at the three PCLL providers. Sadly, rumours often ‘fester into fact’.
Can I study PCLL at CUHK Shatin?
Because of keen competition, only UGC-funded students are eligible to apply for accommodation in Postgraduate Halls on the Shatin campus. Students may wish to note that the teaching site for the PCLL is at the CUHK Graduate Law Centre in Central. Am I allowed to take up full-time employment during my pcll studies? No.
What is the success rate for PCLL admissions?
The total number of PCLL applicants was between 1,210 and 1,322, and the total number of PCLL students admitted by the three law schools was between 608 and 650. Roughly, in each of these three years, the admission rate was 1 in 2, which yielded a 50 percent success rate.
What is the admission criteria for law at HKU?
In HKU, admissions are based primarily on academic merit and every successful applicant meets the Law Society’s benchmark of a ‘high 2.2 degree’. However, we do adopt a holistic view on the merits of the candidates, particularly for borderline cases.