Law Alumni Cocktail Reception in Beijing
13 October 2019
On 13 October, the Faculty hosted the first CUHK LAW Alumni Cocktail Reception in Beijing. Over 100 alumni registered for the event to meet the new Dean of Law, Professor Lutz-Christian Wolff, and mingled with Faculty members, Professors Dennis Hie and Chao Xi, and other CUHK LAW alumni. At the Reception, Dean Wolff delivered a warm welcome address. He shared the vision of the Faculty and encouraged CUHK LAW alumni to join hands with the Faculty to capture opportunities and to prepare for a successful future.
Law Alumni Mid-Autumn Dinner 2019
6 September 2019
On 6 September, the Faculty hosted the second CUHK LAW Alumni Mid-Autumn Dinner at the Lippo Chiuchow Restaurant, Central. Over 60 alumni and faculty members attended this festive and cozy gathering and took the opportunity to catch up with their ‘old’ friends and students. The dinner began with welcome remarks by Mr. Richard Morris, Associate Dean for Alumni and Professional Affairs, followed by speeches from Professor Christopher Gane, Current Dean of Law, and Professor Lutz-Christian Wolff, Incoming Dean of Law. The Faculty would like to thank all alumni for coming along, and looks forward to their participation at all future alumni gatherings.
Master of Laws (LLM) End of Year Reception 2019
11 May 2019
The end-of-year cocktail reception for LLM students took place at the CUHK Graduate Law Centre on 11 May. The event offered a valuable and less formal occasion for students of the four LLM programmes (Chinese Business Law, Common Law, Energy and Environmental Law, and International Economic Law) to catch up with their fellow classmates and teachers before graduation. It was an opportunity for CUHK LAW to wish our graduating LLM students success in their future endeavors.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) Graduation Dinner 2019
4 May 2019
The Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) Graduation Dinner, which was the farewell and celebration for the Class of 2019, was held on 4 May at Renaissance Harbour View Hotel. The Graduation Dinner was well-attended with over 110 participants coming from both the Faculty and the student body. The Guest of Honour for the Dinner was The Honourable Mr. Justice Kevin Zervos of the Court of Appeal, who made a keynote speech that was inspiring and encouraging. In addition to the speech given by Justice Zervos, the event also featured a number of great musical performances performed by several Faculty members, including Faculty Dean, Professor Christopher Gane, PCLL Programme Director Mr. Christopher Knight, Mr. Richard Morris, Mr. Matthew Cheung, and some students. The Graduation Dinner was very well-received, and it was a great opportunity for the graduates and their teachers to come together to celebrate the milestone of the PCLL graduates’ career.
The Graduate Law Students Association (GLSA) Gala Dinner 2019
16 March 2019
Smooth jazz, sweet aromas from delicious foods, and clicking sounds of cameras. On 16 March, the Graduate Law Students Association (“GLSA”) held its Gala Dinner at the Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers in Tsim Sha Tsui. Mr. Alan Leong SC was the guest speaker and delivered a memorable speech encouraging students to become future servants of the law. Several Faculty members also joined the festivities along with some alumni.
Students Alex Chan (singer and pianist) and Daisy Xu (zitherist) gave excellent performances. Students, professors, and alumni all joined in a mass charade themed on legal terms.
We had a historically high attendance this year and it was a most enjoyable evening for all.
Law Alumni Cocktail Reception 2019
25 January 2019
On 25 January the Faculty hosted a cocktail reception at the Garden Lounge of the Hong Kong Club. Many alumni and other guests attended, the latter being those who had helped the Faculty in some significant way(s) over the years and 18 members of the Faculty. George Chan, an LLB alum, and Keith Cheung, a JD alum, both gave addresses along with our Dean, Professor Christopher Gane. The Guest of Honour was Dr. Simon Ip, on whom a 4th Honorary Doctorate had recently been conferred by CUHK. Dr. Ip is a former Legco member, President of the Law Society, and Chairman of both the Hong Kong Club and the Jockey Club. He gave a most inspiring address.
The evening was very convivial and a great opportunity for a lot of catching up. This was the second such reception, was a great success, and we propose to keep it going in the years to come.
The 85th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees and the Master’s Degree (2017-18) Graduation Ceremony
15 & 17 November 2018
The 85th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees was held on 15 November, with over 570 Master’s Degree of Law and 75 Bachelor’s Degree of Law conferred. Moreover, the Master’s Degree (2017-2018) Graduation Ceremony was held on 17 November. The Ceremony was attended by over 1,200 graduates, their families and friends. Mr. Vincent Connor, Partner and Head of Hong Kong Office of Pinsent Masons, was also invited as the Guest of Honour of the Ceremony.