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University of Hong Kong) runs two programs to meet the Law Society of Hong Kong benchmarks The Vocation Training Council member Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) also has a Professional Diploma program to become a qualified Legal Executive. It also has a fulltime program.
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