To mark the beginning of the academic year 2024-25 and welcome different groups of new students, the Faculty organized a Welcome Fest, with various events, from 30 August to 3 September 2024.

Photo on the left: Mr Joseph Tse, Founder and Chairman, XYD Financial Services Holdings Limited and Former Partner and Senior Partner for Greater China, Allen & Overy

The Faculty offered a warm welcome on 30 August 2024 to all year 1 undergraduate law students with an inspirational sharing by its Guest of Honour, Mr Joseph Tse (LLB 1982, PCLL 1983). Freshmen were then treated to a delightful refreshment session. Adding a fun element to the event was a capsule toys machine with HKU Law freebies.

Photo on the left (From left): Representative from eBRAM; Mr Victor Dawes SC, Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association; Ms Julienne Jen, Assistant Dean (Professional Legal Education); Mr Calvin Cheng, Council Member of the Law Society of Hong Kong ; Ms Vicci Lau, Director of PCLL Programme; Professor Hualing Fu, Dean of Law.

On 2 September, we were joined by representatives from The Hong Kong Bar Association and The Law Society of Hong Kong in welcoming students who are starting their PCLL (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws) studies.

Photo on the left: Professor Jedidiah Kroncke, Director of JD (Juris Doctor) Programme addressing the students at a Welcome Reception on 3 September.

The Faculty wishes all the students an enriching and successful academic year, and the very best in their pursuit of legal knowledge.