"To be a Lawyer" Taster Programme for Law Study

During the programme organized by the Global Centre for Youth Development (GCYD) of the Hong Kong Management Association and supported by The University of Law, you will be provided with the opportunity to have a glimpse of the legal study. It is also a unique chance for you to get in touch with legal professionals and professors, and to have a better understanding about career paths in the legal profession.

• Practical Skills Learnt through Lecturers
  e.g. Legal System and Criminology
• Soft skills Enhanced
  e.g. Legal English and Writing Workshop
• Interactive Activities
  e.g. Site Visit
• Networking / Career Support
  e.g. Meeting with Professors and Legal Practitioners

• Day 1 (15 August 10a.m.-1p.m.): Welcome & Induction Session
  Background Introduction
  Routes to Become Lawyers in HK, England and Wales
  A day in the life of a Barrister / Solicitor
• Day 2 (16 August 10a.m.-5p.m.): Lecture and Optional Activity
  Introduction to the English Legal System – HK, England and Wales
  Courts Structure
  Different types of Law and the EU
  Chambers or Organisation Visit
• Day 3 (17 August 10a.m.-1p.m.): Lecture
  Learn to present like a pro and introduction to mooting
• Day 4 (18 August 10a.m.-5p.m.): Lecture
  Criminology
  Justice Centre
• Day 5 (19 August 10a.m.-1p.m.): Lecture & Interactive Activity
  Writing Personal Statement
  Career / Alumni Sharing
  Short Quiz
  Certificate Presentation

* The tentative schedule is subject to change, visits are subjects to cancellation depending on covid restriction.