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of constitutional law and of the Hong Kong constitutional system. This course aims to provide
an understanding of constitutional concepts such as the rule of law, separation of powers,
judicial review, and human rights protection. It also aims to provide an understanding of the
Hong Kong Basic Law – faced with discordant arguments and divergent opinions on its
application, the aim is to provide an understanding of its legislative intent and corresponding
jurisprudence.

LAW 201 Contracts
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to introduce students to fundamental issues concerning interpretation of
contracts and contractual remedies. It also aims to develop students’ capacity to critically
evaluate problems underlying the development of free agreement and to apply principles to the
resolution of practical problems. Students will also be prepared for further study of obligations
arising from other areas of laws in the programme.

LAW 203 Employment Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to introduce students to the law governing the employment relationship
in Hong Kong. It is also intended to help students better understand the application of
employment law in business and develop their abilities to seek solutions to employment
relations problems, including cross-border issues relating to employment law.

LAW 290 Legal Literacy Workshop II
1 Term; Non-Credit Bearing
This course aims to consolidate students’ competence in English legal writing through
workshops to develop their skills in evaluating a range of legal texts, to formulate better
argumentation and enhance academic-legal writing skills in problem-based questions. Further,
students will be taught the basics and techniques of oral presentation of legal arguments.

LAW 300 Chinese Legal System
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide an overview of the Chinese legal system and of the social,
political and economic forces that shape the law in the PRC. The course also aims to develop
students’ capacity to critically examine the laws and legal system in PRC.

LAW 301 Torts
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of certain principles relating
to tortious liability and remedies, and to develop a capacity to critically evaluate the relevant
principles and to apply those principles to the resolution of practical problems.

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