Our graduates are equipped with special skills in law and professional business practices, therefore they can choose from a diverse range of professions to develop their careers in the business environment. While some of them will further their education in law and become lawyers, others are working in various sectors including banking, risk and compliance, company secretary, legal executives, and other legal practice or law enforcement organizations.
 
 
 

Johnathan Lee, Graduate, 2025

I am currently pursuing a Juris Doctor postgraduate programme at CUHK. My path was defined by my studies at HKSYU and, most importantly, by joining the Law and Business Moot Team. What truly distinguishes HKSYU is its educational philosophy of providing opportunities in higher education, especially for those who need that crucial chance to prove their potential. Coming from a non-law background, I was initially overwhelmed by complex research and oral advocacy. I overcame this by seeking feedback from my very supportive teachers, honing my arguments, and practising diligently. I learned to view each critique not as a failure, but as a necessary step towards growth. The skills and resilience I built there became the bedrock for my studies at HKSYU and continue to be indispensable in my JD. To all current students: failure and mistakes aren't the opposite of success; they're part of it. We all stumble—it's what makes us human.

 

Tiffany Leung, Graduate, 2025

After finishing my study at SYU, I pursued my career in the company secretarial field, and I am now working as a company secretarial assistant at a CPA firm. While I was in a dilemma choosing between studying and working, I saw a job advertisement from HKCGI. This reminded me of my participation in the HKCGI Paper and Presentation Competition, where our teachers from the Department of Law and Business offered tremendous support and guidance throughout the process. That experience sparked my interest in corporate governance and risk management.

In my undergraduate study, there were different subjects touching on areas such as risk and compliance, corporate secretarialship, and company law. Based on those study experiences, I continued my job search on different job-finding platforms and finally received a job offer as a company secretarial assistant from a CPA firm, which mainly provides company secretarial and accounting services.

However, there is quite a difference between study and work. At work, it is important to be multi-tasked and time-managed. In a company secretary’s job, there are various government documents that need to be handled, such as preparing and submitting annual returns for different clients’ companies to ensure they are filed with the Companies Registry on time. There are also different ad hoc tasks, such as arranging couriers to send documents back to clients, which may be requested immediately. We need to handle these as soon as possible and communicate with different service providers to ensure the process with the Companies Registry goes smoothly. At first, I was not very good at time management, but later I tried to prioritise my work and asked for opinions from senior colleagues to improve my time management skills.

Last but not least, stepping out of your comfort zone is important. During my undergraduate years, I imagined that having a full-time job would be tough and stressful. However, you never truly know until you try. Besides, don’t be shy to ask questions—the more you ask, the more you learn. I hope everyone has a bright future, and I wish you all good luck and success in your studies and future careers!

 

Fan Yi, graduate, 2025

 

I am a graduate of 2025, and I am now a student in the Juris Doctor programme. SYU has accompanied me over the past five years. Honestly, I am very grateful for everything and everyone I have met here. The sophisticated curriculum and experienced professors have enabled me to gain a great deal of legal knowledge over the years. It was also through them that I discovered my ideal career path and gained the courage and confidence to continue my legal studies in Hong Kong.

Here, students can acquire substantive legal knowledge. Courses such as Contract Law and Criminal Law cover the basic knowledge required for legal practitioners and provide a solid legal foundation for those who intend to become practising lawyers. Studying law is not always an easy task, but the professors and staff at SYU always do their best to support students. This is something truly fortunate and meaningful for all of us. I sincerely hope that the Department of Law and Business will continue to grow and thrive. 
 
 

Deng Yunqi, graduate, 2024  

I am currently pursuing an MSc in Global Healthcare Management (Analytics) at the Global Business School for Health, University College London (UCL). I completed my undergraduate studies in Law and Business at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) in 2024.

When I first enrolled, I wasn’t clear about my strengths and interests, which resulted in relatively poor grades in my freshman year. By my sophomore year, I gradually realized the importance of GPA for graduate school applications and devoted more time to studying. However, progress wasn’t instantaneous. In the first semester of my sophomore year, I confidently anticipated good grades, but the results were disappointing. Despite that setback, I didn’t give up. Instead, I systematically reviewed my shortcomings and addressed them promptly. With perseverance, I achieved my highest grades at the end of my sophomore year and was offered an exchange opportunity at Shenzhen University’s School of Law in my junior year.

Starting in my junior year, I set clear goals for my graduate school application. This clarity gave each step direction and meaning, eliminating the need for blind effort. In the days that followed, I devoted approximately 70% of my time to studying, driven both by a sense of purpose and urgency. Ultimately, I was accepted into my dream university.

Building on my undergraduate experience, I began reflecting on how my academic background could shape my future. Studying both law and business at Shue Yan University allowed me to gain exposure to both fields. This interdisciplinary approach not only broadened my horizons but also helped me identify my true interests among a variety of possibilities. By my junior year, I had firmly established my focus on furthering my career in business.

Although I didn’t choose to practice law, my legal training shaped my logical thinking and meticulous approach, which have profoundly impacted my academic and professional development. When choosing a master’s program, I wanted to complement my business foundation with hard skills, particularly in programming and AI. In an era of rapidly evolving technology and artificial intelligence, these skills are crucial for career competitiveness. After careful consideration, I found that UCL’s Global Healthcare Management (Analytics) program—with its combination of business knowledge and Python and AI courses—was a perfect fit for my goals, and I ultimately decided to pursue it.

Looking back, I have three key takeaways for junior students. Set goals early—the clearer your goals, the faster you’ll find motivation and direction. Don’t be discouraged by unsatisfactory results; instead, identify your weaknesses and keep improving. Finally, find a balance between study and life, as a steady rhythm will help you go further in the long run.

I would like to thank Hong Kong Shue Yan University for its guidance and support throughout my journey. Choosing the Department of Law and Business was one of the most important and fortunate decisions I made during my undergraduate studies. I hope my experience will inspire other students who are exploring their own paths.

 

Vicky Lau, graduate, 2018

I was never sure of what career I wanted to pursue when I first graduated secondary school, but luckily my time studying in Law and Business helped me realize my passion towards law. The Department offered me with various kinds of exposure to the field of law, such as mooting and legal internship experiences. These activities strengthened my soft skills and widened my horizons. For example, my research and writing skills have improved greatly due to the mooting exercises every year. In fact, the Department has always been very supportive to students’ development. I treasure all these invaluable experiences provided as they have equipped me for my further studies in JD (Juris Doctor) and PCLL (Postgraduate Certificate in Law). I am very happy to have been part of the Law and Business family, and I look forward to my legal profession career in the future.

 

Aimee Chan, graduate, 2016

Graduated in 2016, I have been working in the legal industry for 4 years focusing on SFC Licensing and Compliance. The training in SYU has equipped me with a multitude of skills in both legal and business areas. The moot training laid a solid foundation of my communication and presentation skills. The training in legal research and law subjects improved my analytical and logical reasoning. These skills are essential soft skills needed at work. The law and business background distinct me from other colleagues and eventually I can get around 50% pay increase over the 4 years!

 

Max Lui, graduate, 2016

I am currently a first year Trainee Solicitor at a corporate law firm. The Department of Law and Business programme has provided me with invaluable opportunities to gain hands-on experience in legal research, writing and advocacy, and a platform to get to know about the legal profession and the business environment by taking part in different conferences and events in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The step-by-step learning design of the programme also laid a solid foundation in my legal knowledge. Professors at the Department are also highly supportive and that encouraged me to pursue my career in the legal field.

 

Alex Ching, graduate, 2015

Having graduated from the Department in 2015, I have joined the Government for five years where I have been engaged in the Department of Legal Aid and the Official Receiver’s Office. I have acquired the professional qualifications as an accredited mediator during the course of my studies which undoubtedly further enhanced my interpersonal communication skills. I consider that the training offered by the Department served as a strong foundation as one of the most crucial contributing factors in my development in an ever-changing contemporary society.

 

Ocean Leung, graduate, 2015

Studying law and business in HKSYU enables me to secure a job in the banking industry and a place in my pursuit in a law programme. I am also trained to be confident during mooting exercise which are essential particularly when I have my job interview. Most importantly, I have had a very happy and fruitful four-year here, having made some life-long friends who are my buddies in my career and my life.