This course is designed to provide non-exempt postgraduate students (generally those without a formal legal background) with an intensive introduction to the theory and principles of contract law in both domestic and international settings, along with its practical application in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Active participation, thorough preparation, and diligence both in class and in completing assessment tasks are crucial for mastering the course material and progressing to higher-level courses within the Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (LLMArbDR) programme.

The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

The examination in the course is assessed by a 2-hour computer-based examination in a Computer Lab. The exam is an open book exam. Students can have access to all the course materials, their notes and their books in hard copy, during the exam as well as access to one language dictionary.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 or in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

A student must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass a course.

Applicable to students admitted in Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

A student must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 50% in order to pass a course.

The HKSAR Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF) recognizes the LLMArbDR individual courses (i.e. LW5303, LW6401, LW6405, LW6406, LW6407). The minimum attendance requirement for all CEF courses is 70%. For the purpose of claiming reimbursement of CEF course fee or the professional recognition, please note that it is the students' own responsibility to attend every class and examination during the teaching and examination periods.