Department of Law and Business
Events
Study Trip to a Grassroots Court in Shenzhen and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration
On February 27, 2026, the Department of Law and Business organized a study trip to a grassroots court in Shenzhen and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration. Students received a historical review of the court, its functions, and judicial reform. There was a meaningful exchange of knowledge, particularly regarding the court’s case management.
Youth Rule of Law Development Summit 2026
Four of our students formed a team to participate in the Youth Rule of Law Development Summit (“青年法治建設高峰會”) 2025-26. The Summit includes workshops on Hong Kong’s constitutional order and the National Security Law, as well as a visit to the Department of Justice. The team also wrote an essay on reconciling cross‑border legal issues under the Chinese Constitution and the Basic Law. They presented their paper on 14 February 2026.
Library Visit cum Lexis Training Workshop
Date: 6 February 2026, Monday
Time: 12:55 p.m - 2:20 p.m.
Mode: LIVE
Speaker: Ms. Cecilia Yuen (HKSYU Library) and Ms. Susan Wu (LexisNexis)
On 2 February 2026, Year 1 students from the Department of Law and Business attended a Lexis Training Workshop conducted by LexisNexis, where they gained hands-on experience in using advanced legal research tools, including the latest AI‑enhanced features in Lexis+ Hong Kong.
Talk on Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
Date: 10 December 2025, Wednesday
Time: 11:00 a.m - 12:00 a.m.
Venue: LG102
Mode: LIVE
Speaker: Ms. Seko Hui (Independent Commission Against Corruption)
On 10 December 2025, we invited Ms. Seko Hui, a representative from the Independent Commission Against Corruption, to deliver a talk on the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) to our final year students.
News
HSBC/HKU Case Competition 2026
The Department of Law and Business is pleased to share that a student from our programme, Aurora LIU Xiaoyi (Year 2, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Law and Business), was part of a team representing Hong Kong Shue Yan University at the HSBC/HKU Case Competition 2026, held at the headquarters of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited on 7 March 2026. The team, also comprising Sam WEE Yat Sing (Year 4, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)) and Elaine LIU Xiaoyi (Year 2, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)), demonstrated strong analytical ability, innovative thinking, and effective teamwork under the guidance of Dr. Brian Wong.
Award Ceremony 2025
On 1 February 2026, the Department of Law and Business organized the Award Ceremony 2025. The ceremony recognized the best-performing students in law related subjects for the academic year 2024–2025.
This year, we were thrilled to have the following distinguished guests of honour:
• Dr. Hu Fai-chung, Acting President of the University
• Mr. Justice Thomas Au, Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal and Member of the Board of Governors
• Mr. Richard Khaw, S.C., Member of the Board of Governors
• Dr. Jason Chow, Vice President (University Administration)
Congratulations to all awardees! We look forward to seeing you again at next year’s award ceremony!
Exploring Chinese Law and Culture: Students Attend Winter Camp 2025 in Beijing
A group of six students and two teachers from the Department participated in the Winter Camp organised by the Chinese University of Political Science and Law from 28 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Held in Beijing, the programme offered an immersive academic and cultural learning experience through a combination of structured lectures, institutional visits, and cultural activities. The camp enabled students to deepen their understanding of the Chinese legal system while gaining first-hand exposure to legal institutions and historical contexts.