1. Core Courses: (30 credit units)| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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| LW5303 | Commercial Contracts | 3 | Exemption requirements - LLB degree or equivalent | | LW5400 | Legal Concepts | 3 | Exemption requirements - LLB degree or equivalent | | LW6401 | Dispute Resolution in Theory and Practice | 3 | | | LW6402 | Procedure and Proof | 3 | | | LW6405 | Arbitration Law | 3 | | | LW6406 | Mediation Practice | 3 | HKMAAL Accreditation for General Mediator (Stage 1) | | LW6407 | Arbitration Practice and Award Writing | 3 | | | LW6408 | International Arbitration | 3 | | | LW6409A | Dissertation | 6 | * | | LW6409B | Advanced Award Writing | 6 | * |
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*Note: To obtain the Master’s degree, students should choose to take either LW6409A or LW6409B, subject to the prerequisites of these two courses. Students are NOT required to take both LW6409A and LW6409B. |
2. Electives
Depending on the exemption status of students, select 3 or 6 credit units from:
2.1 Programme Electives: |
The electives offered may vary, an email will be sent to confirm each semester's available electives.| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
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| LW6415 | Negotiation and Mediation Advocacy | 3 | | LW6418 | Online Dispute Resolution | 3 | | LW6420 | International Conflict Analysis, Prevention and Resolution | 3 | | LW6423 | Construction Law and Dispute Resolution | 3 |
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2.2 designated courses from the Juris Doctor (JD)* and Master
of Laws (LLM) programmes of the respective academic year (Please refer to Additional Information).
*Note: LLMArbDR students will not receive credit nor be allowed to enrol in co-taught JD/ LLB courses under any circumstances.
3. Accreditation by Professional / Statutory Bodies Upon completion of the LLMArbDR Programme and subject to
fulfilling certain requirements, graduates are eligible to apply for
Professional Recognitions, including: - Associateship of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (AHKIArb)*;
- Fellowship of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (FHKIArb)*;
- Accredited General Mediator of the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited (HKMAAL)^ (subject to completing Stage 2 and Stage 3 requirements as stipulated by the HKMAAL Mediation Accreditation Committee);
- CPD points awarded by the Law Society of Hong Kong.
* (a) Attendance on the CityUHK PGD/LLMArbDR Programme (where
the student passes the examination) will qualify for exemption from the Entry
Course Examination for Associateship of HKIArb; and
(b) Successfully passing the CityUHK PGD/LLMArbDR
examinations will qualify for exemption from all the academic requirements for
Fellowship of HKIArb and will confer eligibility for entry to the Fellowship
course of HKIArb and exemption from taking the award writing part of the said course
of HKIArb. ^ Completion of LW6406 Mediation Practice would lead to
stage 1 requirements as stipulated by the HKMAAL Mediation Accreditation
Committee.
4. Additional Information
Students holding a law degree from a Hong Kong or other common law jurisdiction or the Postgraduate Certificate in Hong Kong Law (PGCHKL) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) or equivalent are exempted from LW5303 Commercial Contracts and LW5400 Legal Concepts(the qualifications must have been earned no earlier than eight years before enrolment at the University). 5. Coursework and Examinations It is the general practice to assess a student’s performance and attainment through coursework and traditional examinations. Coursework is also regarded as a means whereby a student gains practice in developing relevant skills and generally as a means of assisting the learning process. Minimum Pass Mark Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 or in Semester A 2024/25 and thereafter Depending on the preparation of each assessment task, 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. Unseen examinations are less appropriate to postgraduate level studies, especially a programme which includes some emphasis upon practical skills. Therefore, this ratio is weighted in favour of coursework to a greater extent than it is in undergraduate programmes. The suitability of coursework assessment also explains the significant number of courses assessed exclusively by coursework. Applicable to students admitted in Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024Depending on the preparation of each assessment task, 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. Unseen examinations are less appropriate to postgraduate level studies, especially a programme which includes some emphasis upon practical skills. Therefore, this ratio is weighted in favour of coursework to a greater extent than it is in undergraduate programmes. The suitability of coursework assessment also explains the significant number of courses assessed exclusively by coursework. For Continuous Assessment Weighting ≤ 30%In order to assess students’ course performance in a holistic and fair manner, for SLW courses, including Gateway Education course and servicing courses, with a Continuous Assessment (CA) component that is equal to or less than 30%, the pass mark requirement for the CA component would be waived, i.e. students will only need to reach the pass marks for the final exam AND the overall mark in order to pass the course, with effect from Semester B 2021/22, applicable to all intakes. For courses with a CA component that is above 30%, no change should be applied to the current practice.
APPLIES TO STUDENTS OF COHORT 2014 TO COHORT 2021 OR COHORT 2024 AND THEREAFTER:
Exempt students are required to complete 6 credit units of electives from the approved list of electives. Non-exempt students are required to complete 3 credit units of elective from the approved list of electives.
The intermediate award is Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution 深造文憑 (仲裁及爭議解決學). This programme is a linked programme. Students who have successfully completed all required taught courses with a CGPA of 2.00 or above and elected not to pursue LW6409A Dissertation or LW6409B Advanced Award Writing for the Master’s degree are eligible for the intermediate award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Students who wish to obtain the Intermediate Award should notify the School of Law and/or the Programme Director as soon as possible.
Please refer to Academic Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Degrees 13.6. APPLIES TO STUDENTS OF COHORT 2022 AND COHORT 2023 :Exempt students are required to complete 6 credit units of electives from the approved list of electives. Non-exempt students are required to complete 3 credit units of elective from the approved list of electives. The intermediate award is Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution 深造文憑 (仲裁及爭議解決學). This programme is a linked programme. Students who have successfully completed all required taught courses with a CGPA of 2.85 or above and elected not to pursue LW6409A Dissertation or LW6409B Advanced Award Writing for the Master’s degree are eligible for the intermediate award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Students who wish to obtain the Intermediate Award should notify the School of Law and/or the Programme Director as soon as possible. Please refer to Academic Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Degrees 13.6
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