This course aims to give the student a comprehensive understanding of basic arbitration law and the factors and circumstances which are considered in utilizing the arbitration process. Particular emphasis will be given to the arbitration law of Hong Kong. 

The course will further innovate a student's ability to understand the fundamental concepts with the ultimate goal of discovering how Arbitration Law is applied into actual practice.

Examination

Open book examination. See below. The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Remarks:

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

(i) 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

(i) 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.