Course No. LW (51) Certificate in Legal Studies Professional Stream Fast Track Provisional Schedule ( )

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1 Course No. LW (51) Certificate in Legal Studies Professional Stream Fast Track Provisional Schedule ( ) Module 1: Hong Kong Legal System and Legal Method March 3, 2016 (Thu) March 5, 2016 (Sat) March 8, 2016 (Tue) March 10, 2016 (Thu) March 15, 2016 (Tue) March 17, 2016 (Thu) March 22, 2016 (Tue) March 24, 2016 (Thu) March 29, 2016 (Tue) March 31, 2016 (Thu) Assignment Writing Class April 5, 2016 (Tue) Module 3: Law of Obligations 1 and 2 April 12, 2016 (Tue) April 14, 2016 (Thu) April 19, 2016 (Tue) April 21, 2016 (Thu) April 26, 2016 (Tue) April 28, 2016 (Thu) May 3, 2016 (Tue) May 5, 2016 (Thu) May 10, 2016 (Tue) May 12, 2016 (Thu) May 17, 2016 (Tue) May 19, 2016 (Thu) May 24, 2016 (Tue) May 26, 2016 (Thu) Module 2: Civil Procedure 1 and 2 May 31 June 23, 2016 Module 4: Business Associations July 12 August 25, 2016 Module 5: Hong Kong Basic Law August 30 September 29, 2016 Revision Classes: June & October 2016 Exams: October/November 2016 Venue: Admiralty Learning Centres Course Fee: $30,000 Time : 7:00-10:00 p.m. (Weekdays); 2:30-5:30 p.m. (Saturdays) This is a provisional timetable to give students advance notice of expected dates for the course. While we will try to minimise any timetable changes, issues of lecturer and room availability may sometimes make this unavoidable. For more information, you can also visit our Web site at or join us on Facebook at October 26, 2016

2 The Easier Way to Start Studying Law Fast Track Why Study This Course? Many law course are very tough This course is a cheaper and less difficult introduction to studying law Most students can claim back part of their course fees from the government Quickly qualify as an assistant to a lawyer Improve your chances of good grades if you continue your legal studies 1 2 What is this Course? Two year part-time programme Popular and cheap starting point to study law in Hong Kong Well established with long reputation 25+ year history 5,000+ graduates Many now work as lawyers Can I Study While I Work? Flexible course for busy parttime students Usually only 2 classes a week All in evening or Sat. afternoon Choose when to sit exams Study more slowly if you wish: Have 5 years to complete course 3 4

3 What is the Professional Steam? Study this course in smaller classes of students Convenient classroom location in Admiralty Allows students to qualify as Legal Executives Very popular and repeatedly oversubscribed Enrolment will close as soon as course is full What is the Fast Track? Most popular intake Often full long time before the course starts Offers more choice to students and allows you complete the course faster Start your studies in March 2016, and finish in August 2017 Or take up to five years to finish the course if you prefer 5 6 Fast Track Timetable Year 1 classes start: March 2016 Year 1 exams: Oct./Nov Year 2 classes start: Dec Year 2 examinations: May/June & August 2017 Graduate with Diploma in Legal Studies: September 2017 Prefer to Study More Slowly? Year 1 classes start: March 2016 Year 1 exams: May/June 2017 Year 2 classes start: September 2017 Year 2 examinations: June 2018 Graduate with Diploma in Legal Studies: July 2018 Study Fast or Slow: It s Your Choice! 7 8

4 Who Can Apply? Open Entry: No formal entry requirements Anyone who wants to start studying law can do so Many lawyers without academic qualifications began their legal training on this course Many students with higher qualifications also choose to start learning law on this course: 1) 53% are University Graduates* 2) 18% are Postgraduates* * figures for Year 1 students 9 What Will I Get? Certificate in Legal Studies after only 1 year s successful study Diploma in Legal Studies after 2 year s successful study Can then call yourself Associate Paralegal, continue to LLB course and/or Advanced Diploma 10 Reasons for Studying This Course 1) Learn about the law in Hong Kong 2) Good way to begin process of becoming a lawyer 3) Immediately qualify as assistant to a lawyer 11 Why Learn About Law? Course in Hong Kong law Many students don t want to become lawyers Others will decide later Just want to start learning about law useful in everyday life and existing jobs 12

5 What Will I Study? 5 modules each year, introducing important areas of law Two classes per week 70% attendance requirement across whole year (but no 70% requirement for each module) One assignment after each module Lecturers give guidance on how to answer assignment Textbooks Included Textbooks available online as soon as you enroll Free online account with SPACE address Download to read on your computer, phone, etc. Printed copies distributed at classes 15 Who Will Teach Me? Experienced teachers: Some teaching on course for more than 10 years Includes successful lawyers and teachers at University of Hong Kong Popular with students After every module, you get to rate the teachers Many receive 80%+ satisfaction ratings 16

6 When I Will Take the Exams? You Choose! 3 Year 1 Exam sessions every year: May/June, August and Oct/Nov. You choose which session works best for you Revision classes and manuals help you prepare $600 exam fee covers all 5 exams at one sitting 90% pass rate in most Year 1 subjects 17 How Do I Become a Lawyer? Long and difficult path to becoming a lawyer Need good grades for place on final stage of study Students who start on Diploma in Legal Studies have an advantage Good foundation in basic legal skills 18 What are the Different Stages? 1) Diploma in Legal Studies 2) LL.B 3-4 years part time 3) P.C.LL. usually 1 year full time Note: Entry to PCLL very competitive and requires good grades 4) Enter legal profession as a trainee 19 Places Finish Diploma in Legal Studies by June* and enjoy a guaranteed place on next stage of legal studies: 1) All students guaranteed places on University of London LL.B. 1 st year preparation courses 2) Students with Distinctions also guaranteed places on C.P.E./Graduate Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law * Where possible, similar arrangements will also be made for students taking August exams 20

7 Popular route to law degree from a famous university Takes 3-4 years for most students Tough exams. Need to work hard for good grades Study Diploma in Legal Studies first if you want to be well prepared for this course Also guarantees places on HKU SPACE popular preparation courses 21 Quick and affordable way to complete all law subjects needed to apply for P.C.LL. Offered by HKU SPACE with Manchester Metropolitan University 2 years part-time, plus a 3 rd year for top-up LL.B. No need to take any further law exams for P.C.LL entry 22 Special Treatment For Our Graduates C.P.E. usually only open to students with Bachelor s degree Diploma in Legal Studies graduates can apply even if not degree holders Competitive: Large number of applications But guaranteed places for anyone with Distinction (normally if over 25). Some students without Distinctions also admitted. 23 Improve Your Chances of Good Grades Studying for a law degree is tough Many students fail, or get low grades (and can not continue to the PCLL) Good preparation is the key to better exam grades Students who start their studies on the Diploma in Legal Studies are better prepared Generally get much better exam results if continue on to study law degree 24

8 Assistant To a Lawyer Work in law firms, companies, government, etc. Often paid $30,000 a month or more Help lawyers carry out important legal tasks Offers valuable experience in legal work and can be first step to becoming a lawyer But much quicker, Diploma in Legal Studies allows you to be recognised as assistant to a lawyer in around 2 years 25 Two Different Titles for Assistants to a Lawyer Legal Executive Open to students who complete the Professional Stream, and meet requirements set by Law Society Paralegal Open to all students who complete the Diploma in Legal Studies and join Institute of Paralegals 26 Legal Executive How Do I Become a Legal Executive? Legal Executive is title recognised by Law Society of Hong Kong for those working in law firms Only available to students who study law in medium-sized classes using interactive learning 1) Professional Stream of Diploma in Legal Studies 2) 3 modules on Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies 3) Meet eligibility requirements set by Law Society 27 28

9 Advanced Diploma In Legal Studies Open to all graduates of Diploma in Legal Studies Further your knowledge of Hong Kong law by studying three more subjects Can be completed in 6 months Study more slowly if you wish: 3 years to complete course Students on Prof. Stream must take Advanced Diploma if want to use title of Legal Executive 29 Paralegal This is a different title for assistants to lawyers Institute for Paralegals sets standards for paralegals Accredits Diploma in Legal Studies as Approved Course Free membership while you are a student Not affiliated/associated with HKU SPACE. Contact Institute directly for any inquiries ( 30 How to Cut the Cost Most students can reclaim $10,000 of course fee from government s Continuing Education Fund Greatly reduces final cost of Year 1 course fees Apply to government before start of course, and claim money back after passing Year 1 exams Run by government not HKU SPACE. Check eligibility at When Should I Enroll? Don t wait until last moment or you may be too late Most intakes are full long before first class Enrollment on a first-come-first-served basis Often have disappointed students who apply too late Enroll online or at any SPACE Learning Centre 31 32

10 Try it For a Year No need to decide now if want to become lawyer, paralegal, etc. Only question: Do you want to start studying law? For students eligible for government subsidy, Year 1 of course is very cheap Even if stop after Year 1, will still have Certificate in Legal Studies 33

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