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SLW Student Orientation 2023
The CityU School of Law Student Orientation 2023 was held in-person, on 29 August for the new LLB, LLB&BBAAC, JD, PCLL, LLM, LLMCJ and LLMArbDR students. Around 500 students attended the Orientation. The Orientation aimed to give new students an overview of academic and university life; introduce them to the University’s resources, facilities and countless opportunities that lie ahead; and help them get prepared for their new adventure.
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Congratulations to Four Faculty Members awarded General Research Fund (GRF) / Early Career Scheme (ECS)
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The Research Grants Council (RGC) has recently announced the results of the General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS) for 2023-24. The School of Law, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has continued to succeed in establishing a strong research culture, and the research grants awarded to our faculty testify that we have nurtured a vibrant and high-quality research environment at CityU School of Law.
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Professor Julien CHAISSE of CityU’s School of Law Joins the Elite Stanford’s Top 2% Most Highly Cited Scientists of 2023
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Professor FANG Meng Mandy was awarded the 2023 Buxbaum Prize for Teaching in Comparative Law
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Congratulations to Professor Tianxiang HE for his appointment as the Vice President of The Asian Pacific Copyright Association (APCA)
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Professor Lauren Yu-Hsin LIN research cited by The Economist
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CityU Awards Professor Julien CHAISSE the Outstanding Research Award 2023
City University of Hong Kong continues to champion research excellence, marking its dedication with the announcement of the Outstanding Research Award for 2023. Notably, Professor Julien CHAISSE from the School of Law is among this year’s only 5 esteemed recipients. This accolade underscores Professor CHAISSE’s dedication, profound impact, and the significance of his work within the legal domain.
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The Outstanding Research Award Scheme, spearheaded by CityU, aims to:
- Highlight and commend both individuals and teams exemplifying research excellence at CityU.
- Reinforce the university’s aspiration to cultivate a setting where top-tier, internationally recognised research thrives.
- Enhance CityU’s performance and reputation in research pursuits.
Selection hinges on highly selective criteria, encompassing the quality of research, notable contributions to premier international peer-reviewed literature, innovation within their research field, and potential for trailblazing advancements. Furthermore, the relevance and societal impact of their research, especially considering developments within and beyond Hong Kong, remain paramount.
Professor CHAISSE stands tall as a pre-eminent figure in international economic law. His work traverses from areas like international trade and investment to the ever-evolving digital law sphere. Topics such as cybersecurity, data protection, and internet governance, and even the area of vitivinicultural law, fall under his purview. Recognising his vast influence, he is set to become the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of World Investment & Trade, a periodical that has been regarded as one of the world’s premier journals in the field for over two decades. His seminal contributions have not only received plaudits in scholarly circles but also citations from courts across the world, including those in the U.S. and Europe.
Amongst a wealth of awards, Professor CHAISSE was bestowed the Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship in 2022, the lauded Smit-Lowenfeld Prize in 2020, and the CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Young Researcher Award in 2018. Through columns like “The Global Lawyer” in the Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence Magazine, he offers cutting edge insights bridging academia and real-world legal challenges. His work persistently reshapes dialogue in international economic and digital law, leaving an indelible mark on scholarship and global policies.
Such commendations accentuate the School of Law’s leading role in academic research and innovation. Let’s collectively celebrate Professor CHAISSE’s monumental achievements and wish him further milestones ahead.
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East China University of Political Science & Law visited City University of Hong Kong
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Sun Yat-Sen University visited City University of Hong Kong
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Founder of SINOTALKS®, Dr Mei GECHLIK visited CityU School of Law
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CityU School of Law signs agreements with Durham University Law School
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2023 Hong Kong Law Fair
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CityU Undergraduate Information Day 2023
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Universitas Gadjah Mada Law School visited CityU School of Law
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The Right Honourable the Lord NEUBERGER of Abbotsbury, GBS visited CityU School of Law
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Julien CHAISSE and Oana Stephan, ‘Method and Practice of Transnational Law: Building Bridges Across Disciplines’, (Hart, 2023) 360.
Julien CHAISSE, ‘Shaping the Future of Transnational Tax Dispute Settlement: The Path to Mediation’, 14(1) Columbia Journal of Tax Law (2023) 30-61.
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FANG Meng, ‘Regulating EV Batteries Carbon Footprint: EU’s Climate Ambition or Green Protectionism?’, (2023) 53(7) Environmental Law Reporter 10590-10604.
FANG Meng, ‘China’s Battle Against Marine Plastic Pollution at the Local Level: A Case Study of Sanya City, Hainan Province’, (2023) 37 Ocean Yearbook 249-275.
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Virginia HARPER HO, ‘Sustainable Finance & the Public Turn in Corporate Law’, in a Research Agenda for Corporate Law, Christopher Bruner & Marc Moore, eds. (Edward Elgar: 2023).
Virginia HARPER HO, ‘Corporate Groups: Toward Corporate Group Accountability’, in Research Handbook on Corporate Liability, Martin Petrin & Christian Witting, eds. (Edward Elgar: 2023) (with Gerlinde Berger-Walliser & Rachel Chambers).
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PASCOE Daniel, ‘Indonesia's Revised Criminal Code and the Death Penalty - Progress Amid the Gloom?’, (2023) 24(1) Australian Journal of Asian Law 67.
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Congratulations to Mr CHEN Zhongyu, PCLL student and Miss TSOI Cheuk Ling, Year 3 LLB student
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Ceremony of 2022-2023 School of Law Scholarships and Other Students’ Achievements
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CityU Success at the 11th Asia-Pacific M&A Moot Competition
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Christopher K.H TO
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Ivan SIN
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It is our utmost pleasure to be invited by the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong, to share with you our experience of serving as a Judicial Assistant at the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (“JDA”).
JDAs are appointed by the Judiciary on a yearly basis. The scheme was launched under the auspices of Chief Justice Andrew Li in 2009, and has matured over the years. JDAs are employed on a contract basis for a period of about a year from the beginning of September each year to the end of August in the following year.
During our appointment, we worked in the Court of Final Appeal building, which is one of the Hong Kong’s oldest historical buildings at the heart of Central. As JDAs, we got to see the ins and outs of the appellate process and work closely with the appellate judges (“Judges”). For example, we had read into the cases coming before the Court and conducted legal research as directed by the Judges. We also prepared bench memoranda on appeals and leave applications. Other than working with local permanent and non-permanent judges on a day-to-day basis, fortunately in this year, we also got to work with six overseas non-permanent judges who come to Hong Kong on a rotation basis. It was really our pleasure to discuss cases with the Judges and we had learnt and benefitted a lot from our exchanges with the Judges.
Another primary duty of us was to prepare summary of facts before substantive hearings and press summary after judgement had been finalised, they were prepared for the benefit of the public and the press. As the Court is often tasked to adjudicate on the most important legal issues of our common law system, while we found it exciting and challenging when preparing these summaries which dictated the position of the Hong Kong Court in those important legal issues, it was rewarding to know that our works had benefited the public and the press in enabling them to have a more thorough understanding of our legal system.
The types of cases coming before the Court are diverse. In our year, we came across cases involving Constitutional and Human Rights Law, National Security Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Commercial Litigation and beyond. Through working on cases of diverse nature, we gained exposure to different areas of law and strengthened our knowledge in those areas.
We are most grateful that we had the opportunity to spend a year on this journey, it was fruitful, unforgettable, and rewarding. To put it precisely, the experience of being a JDA goes beyond an ordinary working job, it is an all-round experience of having the chance to observe and get exposure to the appellate process of the Court, and the daily works and practices of the Judges. We strongly recommend all law graduates to give a try in making an application for the position, and we wish everyone of you a very successful career ahead.
Mr Christopher K.H. TO (LLB 2020 and PCLL 2021)
Mr Ivan SIN (LLB 2021 and PCLL 2022)
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