City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talents and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement.
The School of Law has three goals: becoming a world renowned centre for research and teaching of law; equipping students with global knowledge, skills and perspectives; and establishing a trusted relationship with local and international legal establishments. These goals are reflected in the composition of the faculty, the curriculum and enrichment activities. The School has also developed special programmes for judges from Mainland China, including LLM and JSD programmes. It has recruited excellent talents at all levels in recent years and these appointments are part of a strategy to enhance the School’s research performance and represent a determined effort to increase the size of faculty by recruiting high calibre staff. It is the School’s goal to provide quality legal education for students and to broaden their horizons. The School offers a broad range of degree programmes: LLB, JD, LLMArbDR, LLM and PCLL.
The PCLL programme is a professional training programme required for entry into profession in Hong Kong. Applications are invited for the above posts:
The appointees will be involved in teaching Conveyancing Practice, Family Law and Practice and/or Chinese for Legal Practice courses in the PCLL programme. Duties may be carried out during daytime or in the evening.
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification plus substantial experience (10 years PQE or more) as a barrister/solicitor in the above practice areas. Commitment to professional legal education is required. Teaching experience at tertiary level is preferred.
Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].
To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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