LLAW3043

General Course Information

1.1 Course details

Course code: LLAW3043
Course name: Principles of Family Law
Programme offered under: LLB Programme
Semester: Second
Designated research course: To be confirmed
Specialization: Not applicable
Prerequisites / Co-requisites: No
Course offered to non-law students: No
Credit point value: 6 credits

1.2 Course description

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of the basic legal principles governing family law in Hong Kong. Key topics include marriage, divorce, arrangements relating to children, financial provisions and cross-border disputes. In addition, students will receive an introduction to the procedures and processes of the Family Court, equipping them with essential knowledge for navigating the legal landscape of family-related disputes and resolutions.

1.3 Course teachers

Name E-mail address Office Consultation
Course convenor Sam Liu shanliu2@hku.hk TBA By email

1.4 Course outline (for elective course)

Please click the link here for the course outline (HKU Portal login required).

Learning Outcomes

2.1 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for this course

CLO 1 Explain and compare the different types of marriage in Hong Kong.

CLO 2 Critically anaylse the ground of divorce and apply in different factual scenarios.

CLO 3 Understand and justify the law relating to children and children’s arrangement.

CLO 4 Interpret and apply the financial reliefs available in family proceedings.

CLO 5 Describe and outline the Family Court procedures.

To be advised by course convenor(s).

2.2 LLB Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Please refer to the following link: https://course.law.hku.hk/llb-plo/

2.3 Programme Learning Outcomes to be achieved in this course

PLO A PLO B PLO C PLO D PLO E PLO F
CLO 1
CLO 2
CLO 3
CLO 4
CLO 5

Assessment(s)

3.1 Assessment Summary

Assessment task Weighting Feedback method* Course learning outcomes
Participation 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Group presentation 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
In-hall exam 50% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
*Feedback method (to be determined by course teacher)
1 A general course report to be disseminated through Moodle
2 Individual feedback to be disseminated by email / through Moodle
3 Individual review meeting upon appointment
4 Group review meeting
5 In-class verbal feedback

3.2 Assessment Detail

To be advised by course convenor(s). See also Course Outline above.

3.3 Grading Criteria

Please refer to the following link: https://www.law.hku.hk/_files/law_programme_grade_descriptors.pdf

Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activity Plan

Seminar: 3 hour-seminar in an intensive mode in October / November 2023
Private study time: 9.5 hours / week for 12 teaching weeks

Remarks: the normative student study load per credit unit is 25 ± 5 hours (ie. 150 ± 30 hours for a 6-credit course), which includes all learning activities and experiences within and outside of classroom, and any assessment task and examinations and associated preparations.

4.2 Details of Learning Activities

To be advised by course convenor(s).

Learning Resources

5.1 Resources

Reading materials: Reading materials are posted on Moodle
Core reading list: Prof. Athena Liu, Family Law for the Hong Kong SAR, HKU Press

Family Law & Practice in Hong Kong, 4th Edition, Sweet & Maxwell

Recommended reading list: TBA

5.2 Links

Please refer to the following link: http://www.law.hku.hk/course/learning-resources/