PCLL Conversion

Information Package (January 2012) Information in this document applies to the Conversion Examinations that will be held in June 2012. Please note that the information in relation to Conversion Examinations that will be held after June 2012 is only advisory. This document will be updated regularly. Applicants who plan to take Conversion Examinations after June [...]

1. Outline and comparison of different types of business associations ” sole proprietorship ” partnership ” registered company 2. Partnerships ” nature of partnerships – their legal status, powers and characteristics ” creation of partnerships ” rights and duties of the partners inter se – rights and obligations arising in contract; fiduciary duties of partners [...]

This syllabus reflects the Civil Justice Reform which has been implemented in 2009. Students must refer to the amended legislation that incorporates the Civil Justice Reform. The amended legislation is set out in the reading list at the end of this syllabus. 1. Overview of the conduct of civil litigation in the District Court and [...]

Students are required to demonstrate competence and achieve a pass in all three parts, except where they are eligible for exemption as may be approved by the Board.   Part A: Sale and Acquisition of Goods   Transfer of Title   The rule nemo dat quod non habet   Exceptions to nemo dat   Legal [...]

1.       An introduction to criminal procedure in Hong Kong An overview of the criminal courts Magistrates’ Court (including Juvenile Court) District Court Court of First Instance (“CFI”) Court of Appeal Court of Final Appeal Classification of offences Summary offences Indictable offences Excepted offences   2.        Police Powers Stop, detain and search Search warrants Arrest powers [...]

1. Introduction Principal items and classification of evidence Relevance Admissibility Best evidence rule Probativeness and prejudice Judicial discretion to exclude 2. Burden and standard of Proof Legal burdens Evidential burden Criminal standard of proof Civil standard of proof 3. Proof without evidence Presumptions Judicial notice Formal admissions 4. Division of functions between judge and jury [...]

1. The Acquisition of British Sovereignty The Unequal treaties – the Basis of British Jurisdiction in Hong Kong – The Assumption and exercise of British Authority – The Constitution and the System of Government – Political reform in the Fifties – Development of the Administrative System – Development of Representative Government; 2. The Resumption of [...]

1. Definitions and Formalities The definitions of ‘land’ and ‘legal estate’ in s 2 Conveyancing and Property Ordinance Cap 219, the formalities for the creation, transfer and disposal of interests in land and the formalities for the sale or disposition of land (ss 3(1), 4, 5 and 6 Conveyancing and Property Ordinance). 2. Priority and [...]

Texts and Materials Ian Dobinson and Derek Roebuck, Introduction to Law in the Hong Kong SAR, 2nd edn, Sweet & Maxwell, Hong Kong, 2001  Peter Wesley-Smith, An Introduction to the Hong Kong Legal System, 3rd edn, Oxford University Press, Hong Kong, 1998 (2007) 37 (Special Anniversary Issue) Hong Kong Law Journal (articles by Sir Anthony [...]

1.                 Development of the Hong Kong Legal System 1842-1997   Reception of English Law – Captain Elliot’s Proclamation – Supreme Court Ordinance 1843 – Application of English Law Ordinance – Joint Declaration and the Resumption of Sovereignty – Localization and Adaptation Exercises – Continuity of Previous International Treaties – Reunification Ordinance – Application of legislation [...]