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06
Jun 2026
(Sat)

From Zero to Lawyer: Your Quickest Route to a Full Law Degree and Practice

Event of
Open SPACE 2026
Subject
Law-Related Courses
Print
Date & time
06Jun 2026 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Venue
Room 611, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong (Exit D, Admiralty MTR Station)
Online Platform
HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
Fee
Free
Speaker
  • Ms. Tiffany Kwong Wai Ting (Programme Director, HKU SPACE)

Ms. Tiffany Kwong Wai Ting

Ms Tiffany Kwong is a Programme Director in the College of Humanities and Law at HKU SPACE. She leads and coordinates a range of legal education programmes, including the University of London Bachelor of Laws (LLB), the Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law, and the Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law, with the aim of providing learners from diverse backgrounds with an internationally oriented and well-structured pathway in legal studies. Ms Kwong also serves as Programme Leader for the College’s full-time legal programme, the Higher Diploma for Legal Executive Studies. In addition, she has long been involved in designing and delivering law taster and outreach initiatives for secondary school students, including the Summer Law School “Law School Preparation Program (for future lawyers)” and the Weekend Law School “Law School Advantage for Secondary School Students”, helping students better understand the nature of legal learning and potential professional directions. In teaching and curriculum development, Ms Kwong places strong emphasis on academic quality and student support. Through thoughtful programme planning, study guidance, and progression and professional articulation advice, she supports students in building core legal competencies and planning their further studies and career pathways in line with individual goals. She also shares practical insights on legal education and progression routes through public talks and media features.

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Enquiry
3761 1122 (londonu@hkuspace.hku.hk)
Relevant Programmes
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Preparation Courses (University of London) Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law Preparation Courses (University of London) Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law Preparation Courses (University of London)

Thinking about a legal career but not sure where to begin—or worried you’re “starting from zero”? This talk maps out the fastest, clearest route from non-law background to a full law degree and professional practice. We will break down the key milestones: what a “qualifying” law degree means, the typical pathways to becoming a lawyer, and how different study modes (full-time, part-time, local or overseas programmes) affect timeline, cost and flexibility. You will also learn how to build a competitive profile early—through smart subject choices, internships, legal experience, and skills that law schools and employers actually value. Common myths and misunderstandings about recognition, progression and career prospects will be addressed with practical guidance. Whether you are a secondary school graduate, a university student planning a switch, or a working professional considering a career change, you will leave with a step-by-step roadmap and a realistic plan to move from “zero” to law graduate—and onward to practice.

Language: Cantonese

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The School reserves the right to alter or modify the schedule of the event if necessary or expedient.