DEPT OF PROF LEGAL EDUCATION



Researcher : Chan FWH
Project Title:Evaluation of skills and problem-based learning: Transitional phase for professional legal education
Investigator(s):Chan FWH, Chow WS, Wu RWS
Department:Prof Legal Education
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:02/2005
Abstract:
To evaluate the 4-year experience in skills and problem-based learning from the legal and pedagogical perspectives, and to provide guidelines to shape the further reform.


List of Research Outputs

Chan F.W.H., Contracts of Carriage and Bills of Lading, Santa Clara University Summer International Law Programme (8 June 2007, Hong Kong), 2007.
Chan F.W.H., Current Issues in Transport Law and Logistics Management, Seminars organised by the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management (CUPEM) (23 March 2007, Hong Kong), 2007.
Chan F.W.H., E-commerce all at sea: China welcomes digital bills of lading under the Electronic Signature Law 2005, Oklahoma Journal of Law and Technology. US, 2006, 3(31): 1-15.
Chan F.W.H., E-shipping and Logistics, Santa Clara University Summer International Law Programme (8 June 2007, Hong Kong), 2007.
Chan F.W.H., Dilena M., Chow W.S., Wu R.W.S. and Young J.Y.K., Evaluation of skills and problem-based learning: transitional phase for professional legal education in Hong Kong , Proceedings of the Conference on Redesigning Pedagogy: Culture, Knowledge and Understanding (28-30 May 2007, Singapore). 2007.
Chan F.W.H., Just and equitable assessment of personal injury compensation in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the Fourth Asian Law Institute (ASLI) Annual Conference (24-25 May 2007, Indonesia). 2007.
Chan F.W.H., Logistics Management in China and WTO, Seminar organised by the School of Geography HKU (16 November 2006). 2006.
Chan F.W.H. and Chan W.S., The Actuarial Perspectives of Personal Injury Compensation in Hong Kong, Seminar organised by The Law Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Actuarial Society (22 November 2006). 2006.
Chan F.W.H., The Hong Kong Law Journal. Sweet & Maxwell, 2007.
Chan F.W.H., The Law Society of Hong Kong, Examiner, Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination, 2007.
Kafeza E., Kafeza I. and Chan F.W.H., Legal Issues insecure grid computing environments, Information Security Solutions Europe (ISSE) Conference 2006 (10-12 October 2006, Italy). 2006.
Sarony N..., Chan W...S... and Chan F.W.H., PIOS, Personal Injury Online Service, Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 2007.


Researcher : Chow WS
List of Research Outputs

Chan F.W.H., Dilena M., Chow W.S., Wu R.W.S. and Young J.Y.K., Evaluation of skills and problem-based learning: transitional phase for professional legal education in Hong Kong , Proceedings of the Conference on Redesigning Pedagogy: Culture, Knowledge and Understanding (28-30 May 2007, Singapore). 2007.
Halkyard A.J., Chow W.S. and Leung S., Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxtion: Income Tax (Issue 14 to Volumes 3 and 4), 2006, LexisNexis Butterworths, 100pp, 2006.


Researcher : Halkyard AJ
List of Research Outputs

Halkyard A.J. and Shek J., "Carrying on Business in Hong Kong: An Offshore Experiment Gone Wrong", Asia-Pacific Journal of Taxation . 2006, 10(1): 2-9.
Halkyard A.J. and Phua L.H., "Common Heritage and Statutory Diversion - Taxation of Income in Singapore and Hong Kong", The Common Law in the Asian Century, NUS / HKU Symposium. Hong Kong, 2006, 1-29.
Halkyard A.J., "Current Tax Developments Affecting Hong Kong's Status as as International Financial Center", Institute of Asian-Pacific Business Law, School of Law, University of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii Center for Business Education and Research . US, 2007, 1-10.
Halkyard A.J., "Hong Kong - 2005 Year in Review" , Tax Notes International. US, Tax Analysts, 2006, 55-58.
Halkyard A.J., "Hong Kong Taxation and Its Status as a Financial Centre", Tax Laws and Cross Border Investment, Korea, China and Japan Symposium, Seoul. Korea, Korea Tax Law Association, 2006, 131-148.
Halkyard A.J., "Source of Profits Tax Rules in Hong Kong: An Analysis of a Troublingly Successful System", Bulletin of International Taxation. Netherlands, IBFD, 2006, 453-461.
Halkyard A.J., Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxation: Stamp Duty (Issue 13 to Volume 1), Singapore, LexisNexis Butterworths, 2006, 1: 40pp.
Halkyard A.J., Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxation: Stamp Duty (Issue 14 to Volume 1), LexisNexis Butterworths, 2007, 30 pp.
Halkyard A.J., Chow W.S. and Leung S., Encyclopaedia of Hong Kong Taxtion: Income Tax (Issue 14 to Volumes 3 and 4), 2006, LexisNexis Butterworths, 100pp, 2006.


Researcher : Hotten KR
Project Title:Developing e-learning for professional legal education in Hong Kong – A feasibility study
Investigator(s):Hotten KR, Chow WS, Sherrin CH
Department:Prof Legal Education
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:11/2006
Abstract:
Background: With the funding assistance from the Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund, the HKU PCLL has developed its own web base (http://www3.hku.hk/pcll for full-time registered students; http://www3.hku.hk/pcllpt for part-time ones) for teaching and learning since September 2002. However, it is still in its basic stage: it has been used mainly for disseminating information, email exchanges and handing in and returning course works. While software like Web-CT has been used in the context of learning core legal knowledge, there are clear limitations on their effectiveness in a professional course like the HKU PCLL with its direction and emphasis gearing more towards transactional and skills-based learning objectives, which require students to learn how to do things, rather than what is to be done. The objective is for the HKU PCLL to provide better platforms for students’ learning and facilitate in producing more effective learning outcomes by developing and utilizing its web base. Survey of available options: A preliminary review of the existing literature shows that remarkable developments in e-learning for professional legal education have been taking place in various jurisdictions. (i) UK – Generally the UK Centre for Legal Education (UKCLE: www.ukcle.ac.uk) is actively involved in the development of computer-based learning in law, with papers, conferences and discussion being actively initiated: for examples, a conference on ‘Legal issues of online learning environments held at the University of Warwick from 1 – 2 June 2005 and another Legal Practice Course Conference titled ‘Opportunities for change’, held at Nottingham Law School in the same month. Another conference on ‘Enhancing learning in law through web-based technology’ will be held at Aston University, Birmingham on 20 September 2006. Specifically, a ‘virtual town’ named ‘Ardcalloch’ (http://www.ardcalloch.ggsl.strath.ac.uk) has been developed by the Glasgow Graduate School of Law (GGSL), University of Strathclyde, in which law students and tutors are divided into fictional law firms and take on roles of lawyers and clients to solve simulated legal cases over the period of their legal practice course which is an equivalent to the PCLL in Hong Kong. The idea has since then been favourably received and inspired the creation of ‘Sieberdam’, the Dutch equivalent (www.sieberdam.nl/index.html), in 2004 by the Dutch Foundation RechtenOnline. The team of investigators is given to understand that the College of Law, London, which is the largest provider of the legal practice course in UK, is now working to develop webcasting for their courses with GGSL acting as the R&D wing. Most recently, the team has also been informed that the Joint Information Services Committee in UK has given a major grant (in the amount of £100,000) to GGSL and others for developing a transactional learning environment and embedding the same in a number of law schools throughout England and Wales. Continuing legal education via the web has also been implemented in the UK. (ii) Australia – The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice offered by the Australian National University (http://law.anu.edu.au/legalworkshop/programoptions.asp) and the Practical Legal Training program run by the University of Technology Sydney (http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/law/courses/practical.cfm) are examples of courses where web-based/distance learning is provided as an alternative or an addition to face-to-face teaching. (iii) US – In early 1982, a non-profit consortium of law schools named the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) (www.cali.org) was first incorporated to research and develop computer-mediated legal instruction with a view to supporting institutions and individuals using technology and distance learning in legal education. It has been holding annual conferences in the States for law school computing since 1991 in which institutions around the world can share their experiences in exploring and implementing different modes of computer-mediated legal instructions. Key issues: As described above, e-learning in professional legal education is a dynamic and fast developing field and there are plenty of options available, to study and evaluate. The PCLL has distinctive characteristics which differentiate it from any of its equivalents around the world in the sense that (1) it has a longer duration; and (2) locally trained students still constitute the majority although we also admit a large number of law graduates from overseas. It is necessary to explore whether in the light of these differences which of the developed systems in overseas jurisdictions could be best adapted to the Hong Kong context and to determine how much redesign and modification will be necessary. Purpose of the project: As a result, the purpose of this project is to conduct a feasibility test on the various models available, with reference specifically to the Hong Kong context. In particular, since the curriculum design and pedagogies adopted in HKU PCLL are moving in a direction closer to its UK equivalent, it is proposed that greater enquiry will be placed initially on the ‘Ardcalloh’ model without losing sight of other options. The objectives of the feasibility study will be: (a) to see how far e-learning can be further developed in the HK context; (b) to identify any obstacles for further development; and (c) wherever possible and practicable, suggest solutions to overcome the challenges. It is also one of the objectives of this project to ascertain both the tangible and intangible requirements, and the costs involved, for a successful adaptation of the ‘Ardcalloh’ model to the HKU PCLL. References: 1. Paul Maharg, Negotiating the Web: Legal Skills Learning in a Virtual Community, International Review of Law Computers & Technology, 2001, Vol. 15, No 3, pp 345 – 360. 2. Paul Maharg and Abdul Paliwala, Negotiating the Learning Process with Electronic Resources, in Burridge, R. a.o. (ed) Effective Learning & Teaching in Law, Kogan Page, London, 2002, pp 81 – 104. 3. Paul Maharg, Legal Sims: From Everquest to Ardcalloch (and Back Again), a paper presented at the 2004 CALI annual conference, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, 18 June 2004 accessible at www2.cali.org/conference/2004/presentations/Legal%20Sims.doc. 4. Paul Maharg, Virtual Firms: Transactional Learning on the Web, Journal of the Law Society of Scotland, 13 October 2004, accessible at www.jounralonline.co.uk/article.aspx?id=1001154. 5. R W Holzhauer, Sieberdam – Designing a Virtual Town for Academic Legal Education, accessible at www.frg.eur.nl/lia/icto/projecten/rechtenonline/sieberdam.pdf. 6. Patricia McKellar & Paul Maharg, Presence, Emergence and Learning Objects: User Interaction in a Virtual Learning Environment, accessible at www.ggsl.strath.ac.uk/ltdu/research (Learning Technologies Development Unit).


List of Research Outputs

Hotten K.R., Halsbury's Laws of Hong Kong Vol.12(1) Evidence, Hong Kong, Lexis Nexis, 2006, 12(1): 451.


Researcher : Merry MJ
List of Research Outputs

Merry M.J. and Goo S.H., Landlord and Tenant, Halsbury's Laws of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Butterworths, 2007, 17(1): 522.


Researcher : Whitfort AS
List of Research Outputs

Whitfort A.S., "Burdens of Proof, Possession of Imitation Firearms and Dangerous Drugs", Peking University/Hong Kong University Legal Research Centre Conference . 2006.
Whitfort A.S., Criminal Procedure in Hong Kong: A Guide for Students and Practitioners, Hong Kong, LexisNexis Butterworths, 2006, 252pp.
Whitfort A.S., The Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong,The Theft Ordinance, Cap 210, Hong Kong, Butterworths, 2007, 102.
Whitfort A.S., The Right to a Fair Trial in China: The Criminal Procedure Law of 1996, Chinese Law and Policy Review. USA, University of Pennsylvania, 2007, Volume 2: 43.


Researcher : Wilkinson RM
Project Title:Civic procedure textbook for students
Investigator(s):Wilkinson RM, Burton JR, Cheung ETM
Department:Prof Legal Education
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2000
Abstract:
To write a textbook for students on civil procedure.


List of Research Outputs

Wilkinson R.M., Halsbury's Laws of Hong Kong Vols 5, 5(1) and 5(2), Issue No 37 Civil procedure June 2007, 2007.
Wilkinson R.M., Halsbury's Laws of Hong Kong Vols 5, 5(1), and 5(2) Civil Procedure Issues number 36, 2006.
Wilkinson R.M., Hong Kong Conveyancing Cases and Materials Issue No 38, Singapore, Lexis Nexis, 2006, Vold 2A, B, C, D and E: 280.
Wilkinson R.M., Hong Kong Conveyancing Cases and Materials Issues 38, 39, 40, 41 Lexis Nexis Singapore 1,200 pp, 2007.
Wilkinson R.M., Hong Kong Conveyancing Law and Practice Issue 40 November 2006 Lexis Nexis 140 pp, 2006.
Wilkinson R.M., Hong Kong Conveyancing Law and Practice Issue No 39. Singapore, Lexis Nexis, 2006, 1 and 1A: 250.
Wilkinson R.M., Hong Kong Conveyancing Law and Practice Issue No 41 March 2007 Lexis Nexis 2007 180 pp, 2007.


Researcher : Wu RWS
List of Research Outputs

Chan F.W.H., Dilena M., Chow W.S., Wu R.W.S. and Young J.Y.K., Evaluation of skills and problem-based learning: transitional phase for professional legal education in Hong Kong , Proceedings of the Conference on Redesigning Pedagogy: Culture, Knowledge and Understanding (28-30 May 2007, Singapore). 2007.
Wu R.W.S., Commercialisation Of Chinese State Owned Banks - From Policy To Law Implementation , In: Richard Wu, International Conference On Contemporary China Studies, Hong Kong, 5-6 January, 2007.
Wu R.W.S. and Leung G.L.K., Communications Authority: A Panacea For Hong Kong Communications Law And Policy , 57th Annual Conference Of The International Communication Conference, San Francisco, 24 to 28th May 2007 . 2007.
Wu R.W.S. and Leung G.L.K., Limits of 'Sector-Specific' Competition Law - A Critical Evaluation of Hong Kong Telecommunications Law and Policy, 4th Asian Law Institute Annual Conference, Jakarta, 24-25 May, 2007.


Researcher : Young JYK
List of Research Outputs

Chan F.W.H., Dilena M., Chow W.S., Wu R.W.S. and Young J.Y.K., Evaluation of skills and problem-based learning: transitional phase for professional legal education in Hong Kong , Proceedings of the Conference on Redesigning Pedagogy: Culture, Knowledge and Understanding (28-30 May 2007, Singapore). 2007.


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