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Law & Business

LAW 322 Risk and Compliance
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide a solid introduction related to several aspects of risk and
compliance. After completing LAW 322 Risk and Compliance, students will be able to
demonstrate a sound understanding of general risk and compliance issues that arise in banks,
insurance companies, other financial institutions and listed companies. This course will deepen
students’ ability to understand the Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime
in Hong Kong. Students will develop an understanding of more specialized areas related to
internal controls and performance management as well as anti-bribery, corruption, and fraud
prevention. This course will expose students to different professional certification schemes,
with a view to increasing their employability.

LAW 323 Internship
1 Term; 3 Credits
Internship is an experiential learning course offered by the Department of Law and
Business under the auspices of the Industrial Attachment Office. The course emphasizes on
learning through working in the real-world environment with hands-on experience guided by an
Academic Supervisor from the Department and an Intern Master who is an experienced
practitioner in the relevant field. It combines engagement in the daily operations in a legal or
commercial workplace where students will experience the application of legal and business
knowledge in a real work environment.

LAW 324 Mooting and Advocacy
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course offers an opportunity for students to learn legal writing and advocacy skills.
The course is designed to provide guidance on legal research, training in writing legal
submissions, and coaching in advocacy so as to develop students’ research, analytical and
organizational skills, and enhance their oral, written advocacy and problem-solving skills as
well as confidence in court like settings (or arbitration hearing) in a clear and structured way.

LAW 400 Property Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of the
real property and land law in Hong Kong. The course covers a wide range of topics, including
land system in Hong Kong, fixtures, formalities in land transactions, equitable doctrines
affecting land, mortgage, co-ownership, multi-story building management, etc. The aim is to
equip students with the ability to critically examine and to apply the principles to hypothetical
scenarios in the context of the built environment in Hong Kong.

LAW 401 Company Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework

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