CityUHK School of Law Commencement for Graduating Class of 2026
The School of Law of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) Commencement took place at the Auditorium of Jockey Club One Health Tower on 10 June 2026, celebrating the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2026.
More than 1,300 participants including faculty members and graduates from Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy (LLB&BBAAC), Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (LLMArbDR), Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes, along with their parents, relatives and friends participated in this memorable event and witnessed the solemn moment.
The ceremony was graced by Mr Paul LAM Ting-kwok, GBS, SC, JP, Secretary for Justice, who delivered an inspiring address as the Guest of Honour. Mr Lam shared invaluable insights on career pathways for law graduates. He said, “We often hear that the law is a tradition-bound profession, but in this ever-changing technological era, we must be ‘innovative yet rooted’.” Recognising the demanding and challenging path ahead, he reminded graduates that “joining the legal profession is not just for a job, but also for a calling”. Mr Lam concluded by congratulating all the graduates on their fulfilment and wished them all the best in their future legal career.
Professor LIN Feng, Dean of CityUHK School of Law, presided at the ceremony. In his address, Professor Lin first congratulated all of the graduates warmly on their wonderful achievement. Looking to the future, he hoped the graduates to use their legal expertise not just for personal gain, but to serve the public and to contribute to the betterment of our legal system. “As you embark on this exciting journey, remember to stay true to your values, to keep learning, and to always strive for justice,” he said. Finally, Professor Lin thanked the graduates for entrusting their university education to the School and hoped they will give back to the School when an opportunity arises.
Afterwards, our graduate representatives Mr DONG Yuchen, Ms YIM Yick Hing, Ms LAU Catherine Cheuk-yan and Ms YIM Man Chi each gave an address on behalf of the class of 2026.
The Commencement marks the beginning of a new journey for the graduates. CityUHK School of Law wishes all the graduates a bright future.
香港城市大學（城大）法律學院於2026年6月10日在賽馬會健康一體化大樓會堂舉行畢業典禮，慶祝2026年畢業生圓滿完成學業。
逾一千三百名出席者包括本院教師，法律學學士、法律學學士與工商管理學士（會計）（雙學位）、法律博士、法學碩士、法學碩士（仲裁及爭議解決學）、法學專業證書、法學博士和哲學博士課程的畢業生與親友參與這場盛事並見證莊嚴的一刻。
香港特別行政區律政司司長 林定國先生作為主禮嘉賓出席典禮，並發表了鼓舞人心的致辭。林定國先生在致辭中就法律畢業生的職業發展之路分享了寶貴的見解。他表示：「我們常聽說法律是一個恪守傳統的行業，但在這個瞬息萬變的科技時代，我們必須『創新而不忘本』。」面對前方的重重挑戰，他勉勵畢業生「投身法律界不僅是一份職業，更是一份使命」。最後，林定國先生祝賀全體畢業生學有所成，並祝願他們在法律事業上一帆風順。
城大法律學院院長林峰教授宣佈典禮開始。林教授在致辭中，首先向全體畢業生表示熱烈祝賀。展望未來，他希望畢業生運用法律知識謀求個人利益之餘，更要為公眾服務，並為完善香港的法律制度做出貢獻。他說：「當你們踏入社會，請牢記要堅守個人價值觀，不斷學習並始終堅持正義。」最後，林教授感謝畢業生託付予城大法律學院教育的重任，並希望將來有機會大家可以回饋學院。
之後，畢業生代表董禹宸，閻翊卿，劉綽恩和嚴敏之分別在典禮上致辭。
畢業典禮過後意味著畢業生要展開新旅程。法律學院祝願各位畢業生前程錦繡。