The objective of the course on Public Law Seminars to expose them to the classic as well as the latest research in foreign and comparative public law topics, including constitutional law, administrative law, legal theories as well as practical issues such as constitutionality of demand for Hong Kong independence.

Through this course, students will be able to know the fundamental issues and theories of public law, understand what public law scholars are currently researching on, and also learn about the ways to identify research topics basing on current research.

Since Chinese judge students are from mainland China, this course will cover the latest research in common law jurisdictions as well as civil law jurisdictions with a special focus on comparative law literature.

Scholars from other jurisdictions may be invited to give guest lectures whenever it is suitable and necessary.