Experiential Learning at HKU law emphasises practical skills, problem solving, and service
HKU’s experiential programmes demonstrate the range of what is possible within the legal profession.
We equip the next generation of lawyers with a solid foundation of legal knowledge and principles.
We instill strong awareness of community and dedication to social issues.
The letters by the titles below indicate the main type of student experience with that programme:
 clinic |
 outreach |
 research |
Free Legal Advice Scheme
| Offers preliminary legal advice to the public on a variety of topics including contract disputes, family law, workers’ compensation, employment, property ownership and inheritance, defamation, intellectual property, criminal actions, and judicial review, among others. |
Equality Rights Project
| Builds capacity among public interest lawyers and NGO leaders working in the area of ending violence and discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, and disability. |
Rule of Law Education project (ROLE)
| Guides law students in disseminating knowledge and values on the rule of law to primary/secondary students and the general public, to enhance understanding of the rule of law as the foundation of Hong Kong’s institutions and success. |
Law, Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship (LITE Lab)
| Empowers students to work with under-resourced tech startups, legal departments, social entrepreneurs and NGOs to co-design proof-of-concept and access to justice lawtech, conduct cutting-edge legal and policy research, participate in internships, and compete in hackathons and other international innovation competitions. |
Other Experiential Learning Opportunities
Mooting
We encourage our students to become involved in mooting during their time in law school.
Social Justice Summer Internship
Creates opportunities during the academic summer term for students to engage in-depth with a host organisation focusing on an issue related to social justice and to conduct a research project.
Student-led Initiatives
Student Experiential Learning Community Service Task Force (SELECT)
Assists student-led experiential learning and pro bono initiatives by providing logistical support.