An Innovative Legal Education through an Integration of Knowledge, Skills, and Real Experiences.
What’s New
Admission Announcement
Round 2 (High School Track): Admission (February 21-March 27, 2024)
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International Round: December 25, 2023-May 10, 2024
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LLBel at CHULA
The LLBel program, or the Bachelor of Laws, experiential learning in Business and Technology Law (International Program), at Chulalongkorn University is designed to build a foundation for our students to succeed in an ever-changing world of constant technological evolution and advancement. This immersive curriculum of this international program in law is the first to provide students with multiple cross-disciplinary skills through a broad range of courses with an emphasis on experiential learning. Students will be equipped with knowledge of the legal doctrines and business principles, along with the critical thinking and analytical skills that enable them to become a leader in their future career. Our graduates will have numerous opportunities to pursue their careers, whether in law practice, business sector, government,public service, or civil society.
This program offers a vibrant community of diverse nationalities, who engage and interact in small group settings to encourage collaboration and teamwork, allowing them to learn from fellow students and professors. The diversity of students synergizes their experiences both academically and professionally through constructive discussions and well-crafted activities.
Our LLBel program combines the best of all aspects. First, to build a strong foundation for students, the curriculum offers mandatory foundational law courses, ranging from civil and criminal law to administrative and international law. Second, to deepen the students’ specialization, the curriculum offers two specialization tracks of business law or technology law with customized elective courses. Last, to provide students with professional experiences, the curriculum offers opportunities to participate in legal clinics or externships at renowned law firms. The professional experience requirements also include pro bono service to encourage a lifelong dedication to improving society.
Our classes are taught by leading professors and practitioners, both in and out of Thailand, in their respective fields. At Chulalongkorn University, students will have access to a wide range of resources that will enable them to develop and prepare for their future careers. LLBel makes seamless between the classroom and real-world practices, so students are well-prepared for any legal challenges throughout their future careers.
Student Life
With the Faculty of Law’s central location in the heart of Bangkok, our students can benefit from convenient public transportation to/from their classrooms. Faculty of Law is within minutes by walk from MRT Samyan Station, Charmchuri Square, and Samyan Mitr Town.
Moreover, Chulalongkorn University provides students with a full range of social welfare services and benefits, including the use of libraries, sport centers, Wi-Fi computer access, a campus shuttle bus service, book discounts from the University Bookstore, and healthcare service from the health clinic and, in a more serious case, Chulalongkorn Hospital. Students can also use the co-working spaces which are scattered around the campus.
From 2020, at the Faculty of Law, our community members benefit from the recently renovated facilities, including the learning space, meeting hub, graduate lounge, and smart classrooms to enhance their educational experiences. Furthermore, our law library, royally bestowed Princess Bejaratana Legal Resources Centre, houses the highest number of law books, theses, and online database subscriptions than any other law schools in Thailand.
Students can also benefit from extra-curricular and experiential learning activities, including the innovative LawLAB, an experimental platform that provides practical, hands-on learning experience, as well as sports and other recreational facilities located inside and around the university.
While most LLBel students choose to arrange their own accommodation, Chulalongkorn University International House (CU iHouse), which is a new 26-storey on-campus residence, remains an attractive option if a student wishes to live on-campus. All rooms are equipped with adequate facility including Internet Wi-Fi and TV, and students are advised to apply early to secure a room at http://www.chula.ac.th/en/prospective-student/accommodation
Program Structure
The LLBel program, being the first law degree in Thailand that puts emphasis on project-based and experiential learning opportunities, will enable our students to develop their competency, characters, leadership and other necessary skills needed for the 21st century. Apart from the solid foundations of laws and basic skills required for the profession, students are required to complete relevant internships in legal clinics or law firms plus pro bono services.
Courses
Students are required to complete credits consisting of:
- 24 credits in General Education courses (exempted for students who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree)
- 6 credits in Interdisciplinary courses
- 64 credits in Law courses
- 18 credits in Business and/or Technology Law courses
- 22 credits in Skills and Hands-on Professional Experiences
- 40 hours of pro bono services
Academic Year
The LLBel program is a full-time program with 2 semesters per year. The first semester runs from August to December, and the second semester runs from January to May.
Summer courses are not offered, and we encourage students to do an internship or public services during this period.
Tuition Fees
Approximately 292,000 THB per year for Thai students and 402,000 THB for non-Thai students.
Enrollment Qualifications
This program, as a lifelong learning program without age limitation, offers opportunities to both high school and bachelor’s degree graduates to apply with separate application processes.
Track 1 (for high school graduates):
Students must be a graduate of high school or its equivalent from an educational institution. (approx. 50 students for 2023 Academic year)
Track 2 (for university graduates):
Students must be a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than law from a Thai educational institution or a foreign institution recognized by the Ministry of Education or the Civil Service Commission. (approx. 10 students for 2023 Academic year)
Admission Announcement
Round 1 (High School Track): Early admission (November 27-December 21, 2023)
Pleas click to read an announcement (Thai version)
Round 2 (High School Track): Admission (February 21-March 27, 2024)
Pleas click to read an announcement (Thai version)
Contact the Program
Debdvaravati Building,
Faculty of law, Chulalongkorn University,
Phayathai Road.,
Bangkok 10330 Thailand
