The aim of this course is to provide to non-exempt postgraduate degree students (i.e., generally those without a formal legal background, legal degree or legal qualifications) an intensive introduction to the theory and principles of contract law in Hong Kong and its practical application in the commercial context. Active participation, preparation and diligence in class as well as for assessment tasks is important in order for students to master the course materials and progress to higher level courses in the LLMArbDR programme.

The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

The examination in the course is assessed by a 2-hour computer-based examination in a Computer Lab. The exam is an open book exam. Students can bring a USB or other data storage and have access to all the course materials, their notes and their books on this USB, as well as in hard copy, during the exam as well as access to one language dictionary.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 or in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

A student must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass a course.

Applicable to students admitted in Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

A student must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 50% in order to pass a course.

The HKSAR Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF) recognizes the LLMArbDR individual courses (i.e. LW5303, LW6401, LW6405, LW6406, LW6407). The minimum attendance requirement for all CEF courses is 70%. For the purpose of claiming reimbursement of CEF course fee or the professional recognition, please note that it is the students' own responsibility to attend every class and examination during the teaching and examination periods.