LW2601 - Hong Kong Legal System | ||||||||||
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* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
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Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 60% | ||||||||||
Examination: 40% | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||||
The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed. The following criteria, among others, will be considered in assessing tutorial performance and lecture participation: - Effort and presentation skills - Expression of ideas - Contribution to presentation and discussion The following criteria, among others, will be considered in assessing assignments: - Punctuality - Accurate addressing/identification of the legal issues - Level of research - Logical analysis and clear expression - Citation style and presentation To pass this course - Students must obtain an aggregate mark of 40% and a minimum of 30% in each of the coursework and the examination elements of the assessment. - Coursework for this purpose means those ways in which students are assessed otherwise than by the end of session examination. - To enable the full benefit to be obtained from this course, students should attend all of the activities. Groupwork Assignment - Together with three other students, you are required to write an essay (four students in one group). The topic for the essay will be given to you in week 2 or 3. Students are expected to discuss the topic among themselves so as to identify and address any supporting AND opposing arguments. - Please submit your essay onto Canvas before the submission deadline. Late submissions may attract a penalty. There is a maximum word limit of 3200 words. | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
LW2601.pdf |