UCL Laws hosts events in Hong Kong and Singapore for alumni and prospective students

Professor Scotford delivering the CPD seminar 

Last month, Professor Eloise Scotford (Dean of UCL Laws) and Professor Olga Thomas (Vice Dean (Education) and Director of Education at UCL Laws) visited Hong Kong and Singapore for a series of events attended by prospective students and offer holders at UCL Laws, and by alumni from across UCL.

Katherine Liu addressing UCL alumni and staff at Stephenson Harwood

On Wednesday 3 May, prospective students and parents were welcomed to the Stephenson Harwood offices in the United Centre, Hong Kong, for the event hosted by Katherine Liu (Partner and UCL Laws LLB alumna). Professor Thomas delivered a presentation on studying law at UCL, followed by an exciting taster lecture on ‘How to get away with murder’ with brilliant engagement from the students present. Prospective students and parents were also given an opportunity to ask questions about studying at UCL at an informal Q&A session. A reception followed with many Laws alumni enjoying meeting again in person, sharing reflections of their time studying at UCL Laws and displaying the warmth and success of the vibrant UCL Laws alumni community in Hong Kong.

Professor Thomas, Professor Scotford and Katherine Liu

Professor Scotford led a CPD seminar on ‘Climate Change Law and Policy: Lessons from the EU and UK’, attended by UCL alumni and staff at Stephenson Harwood. Katherine Liu shared her thoughts on the positive impact of her time studying law at UCL, before Evangeline Quek (Managing Partner) made some closing remarks on the importance of sustainability to the firm’s legal practice and gave thanks to the organisers and attendees.

A video of the event has been kindly produced by the UCL Alumni Hong Kong Club, which can be viewed on their Facebook page.

Professor Thomas speaking to prospective students

On Monday 8 May, a joint event for prospective students and alumni was held at the Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow offices, Singapore, hosted by James Huang (Managing Partner and UCL Laws LLB alumnus). Professor Thomas gave another talk to prospective students, including offer holders excited at the prospect of joining UCL Laws in the upcoming academic year.

Professor Thomas, James Huang, Professor Scotford and Christopher Lim

The presentation was followed by a reception for prospective students, guests and alumni, where James Huang shared his insights on the value of a UCL Laws education and the future of legal practice. Professor Scotford spoke about the current successes of UCL Laws, the importance of community, the Faculty’s priorities and navigating the challenges ahead in order to remain a world-leading law school.

Professor Thomas addressing prospective students

As part of the visit, Professor Scotford and Professor Thomas also met with partner universities that run joint undergraduate programmes with UCL Laws, including HKU Law and NUS Law.

The events would not have been possible without the support of our alumni, organisers and hosts at Stephenson Harwood and Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, and particular thanks go to Katherine Liu and James Huang.