Dr. Hoi Kong

Professor

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Biography

Hoi Kong is a full professor and the inaugural holder of the Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin, P.C., UBC Professorship in Constitutional Law at the Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, where he has been since 2018. His academic journey includes notable positions at McGill University's Faculty of Law, where he served as an assistant and associate professor, as well as the role of associate dean (academic). Kong's expertise encompasses constitutional, administrative, municipal, and comparative law, as well as public law theory. In addition to his teaching accolades, which include multiple awards for teaching excellence, he has made significant contributions to legal scholarship, reflected in his roles as a senior research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and a visiting professor at Cornell Law School. He is actively involved in several research projects and editorial boards, furthering discourse in legal studies and governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full professor and inaugural holder of the Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin, P.C., UBC Professorship in Constitutional Law.

Assistant and Associate Professor

— Present

McGill University Faculty of Law • Montreal, QC, Canada

Served in various academic roles, including associate dean (academic) and assistant professor.

Assistant Professor

— Present

School of Urban Planning, Queen’s University •

Cross-appointed to deliver law-related courses.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.