The major aims to:- a) provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree; b) equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and c) facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. |
Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
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Know the law
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analytically and critically discuss the legal system of Hong
Kong, including the main substantive/ procedural laws, the principles of
international law, and evaluate the need for their evolution;
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describe
the law and legal system of the People’s Republic of China and its relation
with Hong Kong’s constitutional set-up and commercial future;
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Apply the law
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apply the law to propose solutions to legal problems, existing
and emerging;
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Evaluate & contextualise the law
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critically
evaluate the law in action, the dynamic interplay between law and other
social phenomena, real-life situations and international policies and their
co-evolution;
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Acquire & Use legal skills
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use
a range of legal or intellectual skills – such as reading and interpreting
cases and statutes, identifying and evaluating relevant facts, conducting
independent legal research, developing and offering solutions to legal
problems, using and citing relevant authorities appropriately, drafting
documents, and communicating in a coherent, cogent and persuasive manner – to
develop and support arguments related to social and legal issues;
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Act ethically & responsibly
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act with a strong sense of ethics and with due regard to social
and professional responsibilities;
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Develop the attitude
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demonstrate
an attitude of inquiry to the evolution of the law at national and
international level and a sense of curiosity to learning and knowledge;
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Opportunity to Discover
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undertake a piece of work involving original discovery and/ or
innovation concerning the operation of the law and procedure in Hong Kong.
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| Requirements |
Normative 4-year
Degree |
Advanced Standing I1 |
Advanced Standing II2 |
| Gateway Education requirement |
30 credit units |
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| School requirement |
3 or 6 credit unit |
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| Major requirement |
51 credit units |
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| Free electives / Minor (if applicable) |
36 or 33 credit units |
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| Minimum Graduation Requirement: |
120 credit units |
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| Maximum Credit Units Permitted: |
144 credit units |
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| Note 1: |
For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications. |
| Note 2: |
For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted as senior-year intake students. | |
