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LAW 412 Civil Procedure
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature and effect of
the steps taken in civil proceedings, from the time of initiation of legal processes to the end of
all court and related proceedings and to develop a capacity for the drafting of relevant
documents. The course also aims to develop a capacity to critically analyse the processes for
the resolution of civil disputes and the impact of those processes on the business environment.

LAW 414 Evidence
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide an understanding of the law of evidence and to develop a
capacity to critically evaluate the evidential rules and their suitability for the resolution of
disputes in the business environment. The course also aims to develop a capacity to apply the
rules of evidence to hypothetical scenarios.

LAW 416 Private International Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide an understanding of the principles of private international law
applicable in China, including in relation to contracts, torts, and family law.

LAW 420 Criminal Procedure
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide an understanding of Hong Kong criminal procedures,
including police powers, the commencement of proceedings, bail, charges, processes before
and at trial and sentencing, and to develop a capacity to critically evaluate the various laws and
to apply the relevant principles to hypothetical scenarios.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (SERVICE COURSES)

LAW 110 Introduction to Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course is designed to help students acquire a foundation knowledge and
understanding of the legal system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Many
countries have a common law heritage and this course enables students to gain an insight into
the key features, core values and institutions of the common law system.

LAW 250 Business Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental
principles of business law in Hong Kong, with particular emphasis on contract law, and the

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