Like all courses at the best universities, admission to the school of law at City University (CityU) is competitive. It attracts about 700 quality applications annually, with only 50 students getting admission.
Dr Surya Deva, associate professor and LLB programme (bachelor of laws) leader, says: 'Our programme is smaller compared to other establishments and, because of this, we promote better bonding. We know each student.
'One of our strengths is the mixed curriculum which includes common law, Chinese law and international law. We also offer a globalised learning environment such as sending students overseas during the summer break to such places as the faculty of law at Monash University in Australia and University College, Oxford. We also boast an attractive legal placement in China.'
Deva says their legal placement opportunity on the mainland sets them apart from other players. 'During the six-week [summer term] China legal placement programme, students attend classes at the Renmin University of China to study the Chinese legal system for two weeks. Then, they have the privilege of visiting many legal and judicial institutions, and also have the unique experience of working at the People's Court in various provinces of China for four weeks.'
Students are encouraged to demonstrate their potential by joining mooting competitions.
Formed in 2008, the Intra-CityU Moot Committee organises competitions with debates held internally. They aim to give students advocacy skills essential for their future legal career. They also participate in various international moot court competitions.
