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Legal & Business English for Law Students and Practitioners
法律與商務英語培訓課程

Course Code
PLES9045
Application Code
2265-2605NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
07 Jan 2025 (Tue)
Duration
45 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$9000 per programme
Deadline on 23 Dec 2024 (Mon)
Enquiries
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 A good command of English is key for a successful career in the legal industry in Hong Kong. This course provides tailor-made training for law students and practitioners to significantly improve their legal and business writing and communication skills in English.  With 45-hour intensive training on legal and business communication, presentation, debating and writing, participants will attain a higher level of English proficiency at work.
 

Highlights

An Intensive Training Course on Business and Legal English for Ambitious Professionals in Law and Finance

Programme Details

  • Business English – Communication
  • Business English – Writing
  • Business English – Presentation
  • Legal English - Writing
  • Legal English – Speaking
  • Legal English – Presentation


Tentative Schedule

Session

Date

Time

Topic

1

 

7 January 2025 (Tuesday)

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Introduction to Contract Law and Business Negotiation

2

 

10 January 2025 (Friday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Drafting the Contract – Key Terms and Clauses

 

3

 

14 January 2025 (Tuesday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Negotiating the Contract – Points of Contention

 

4

 

17 January 2025 (Friday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Finalizing the Contract – Reviewing and Signing

 

5

 

21 January 2025 (Tuesday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Contract Execution and Performance

 

6

 

24 January 2025 (Friday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dispute Arises – Breach of Contract

 

7

 

4 February 2025 (Tuesday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Initial Negotiations Post-Breach

 

8

 

7 February 2025 (Friday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mediation

 

9

 

11 February 2025 (Tuesday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mediation Outcome – Settlement Agreement

 

10

 

14 February 2025 (Friday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Litigation – Preparation

 

11

 

18 February 2025 (Tuesday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Discovery Process

 

12

 

21 February 2025 (Friday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Trial Preparation – Witness Statements

 

13

 

25 February 2025(Tuesday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Trial – Opening Arguments

 

14

 

28 February 2025 (Friday)
 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Closing Arguments

 

15

 

4 March 2025 (Tuesday)

 

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Final Judgment and Post-Trial Reflection

 

Venue: To be advised

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Start Date 07 Jan 2025 (Tue)
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Duration
  • 15 meetings, 3 hours per meeting

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$9000 per programme

Entry Requirements

This is an open-entry course on a first-come-first-served basis which is suitable for all students at all educational levels.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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