Symposium Talks

Dr Christoph A Hafner: Promoting effective legal communication: An Interdisciplinary collaboration

In this talk, Dr Hafner discusses some of the challenges faced by law students and novice layers, especially those writing for law in the academic context and beyond. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with support from the Hong Kong University Grants Committee. Special thanks to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate Law Centre. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

July 25, 2017/by admin

Mr Richard Bates: Can we cure lawyers of legalese?

In this talk, Mr Bates considers why language often seems so complicated; why legal documents are often so hard to understand; why lawyers love legalese so much; and what lawyers can do to produce legal documents we can all hope to understand. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with support from the Hong Kong University Grants Committee. Special thanks to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate Law Centre. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

July 27, 2017/by admin

Dr Janny Leung: Tension and goals in legal communication

In this talk, Dr Leung starts by briefly introducing the field of language and law as an area of interdisciplinary practice and research. Dr Leung then focuses particularly on the conflicting goals that spoken and written legal communication are expected to serve, and the way such tension is reflected in legal drafting and courtroom discourse. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with support from the Hong Kong University Grants Committee. Special thanks to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate Law Centre. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with support from the Hong Kong University Grants Committee. Special thanks to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate Law Centre. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

August 1, 2017/by admin

Dr Rajesh Sharma: The art and science of advocacy

In this talk, Dr Sharma focuses on how law students can acquire good advocacy skills in a step-by-step method. For this purpose, examples are shown from mooting context which can be practised in real court cases. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with support from the Hong Kong University Grants Committee. Special thanks to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate Law Centre. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

August 3, 2017/by admin

The Honourable Mrs Justice Audrey Campbell-Moffat: Language and communication – Does one size fit all?

In this talk, The Honourable Mrs Justice Audrey Campbell-Moffat seeks to identify those area where different language skills should be employed to achieve the best results and some of the different skills that can be employed. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with support from the Hong Kong University Grants Committee. Special thanks to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate Law Centre. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

August 8, 2017/by admin

Professor Janet Ainsworth: How does the discourse of police interrogation create risks for false confession?

In this talk, Professor Ainsworth examines the so-called Reid technique of police interrogation as itself creating the risk of false confessions. Professor Ainsworth concludes by suggesting that the PEACE method of police questioning used in England and Wales is less likely to induce false confessions. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with support from the Hong Kong University Grants Committee. Special thanks to The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate Law Centre. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

August 10, 2017/by admin

Mr. Nick Chan (3) | Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges for Students, Teachers, Professionals, Lawmakers and Policy-setters

In this talk, Mr. Nick Chan discusses the transformative potential of AI in legal practice, emphasizing the need for users and governments to address ethical and legal issues. Produced by Legal English in Hong Kong, with funding support from CityUHK: ‘Research Enhancement Grant for RAE Impact Cases - Developing digital literacies for professional communication: Generative AI in the legal context and beyond (CLASS sub-project)’. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

October 16, 2025/by admin

Prof. Benjamin Moorhouse | The Case for Normalising GenAI use in Higher Education and Professional Practice

In this talk, Prof. Benjamin Moorhouse addresses the challenges of normalizing AI use in education and professional practice, stressing the importance of transparency, ethics and AI literacy. Produced by Legal English in Hong Kong, with funding support from CityUHK: ‘Research Enhancement Grant for RAE Impact Cases - Developing digital literacies for professional communication: Generative AI in the legal context and beyond (CLASS sub-project)’. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

October 18, 2025/by admin

Prof. Esterina Nervino | Perspectives on Generative AI: In the Classroom and Beyond

In this talk, Prof. Esterina Nervino discusses integrating AI in professional communication courses, highlighting its role in enhancing workplace readiness. Produced by Legal English in Hong Kong, with funding support from CityUHK: ‘Research Enhancement Grant for RAE Impact Cases - Developing digital literacies for professional communication: Generative AI in the legal context and beyond (CLASS sub-project)’. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

October 23, 2025/by admin

Prof. Michael Tsimplis | Identifying Educational Benefits in the Use of AI for Legal Studies

In this talk, Prof. Michael Tsimplis discusses his experience using AI in Legal education, noting its limitations and the need for critical thinking amongst students. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with funding support from CityUHK: ‘Research Enhancement Grant for RAE Impact Cases - Developing digital literacies for professional communication: Generative AI in the legal context and beyond (CLASS sub-project)’. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

October 25, 2025/by admin

Mr. Leon Liu | Motivation, Enjoyment, and AI-mediated Informal Digital Learning of English (AI-DLE)

In this talk, Mr. Leon Liu presents his findings on AI’s impact on informal digital language learning of English. Produced by Legal English in Hong Kong, with funding support from CityUHK: ‘Research Enhancement Grant for RAE Impact Cases - Developing digital literacies for professional communication: Generative AI in the legal context and beyond (CLASS sub-project)’. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

October 30, 2025/by admin

Prof. Tania Sourdin | AI Literacy in the Legal Context

In this talk, Prof. Tania Sourdin outlines the evolution of AI, and its impact on legal education and practice. She emphasizes the need for multi-disciplinary approaches and ethical training to ensure AI's beneficial use in the legal field. Produced by legal English in Hong Kong, with funding support from CityUHK: ‘Research Enhancement Grant for RAE Impact Cases - Developing digital literacies for professional communication: Generative AI in the legal context and beyond (CLASS sub-project)’. More videos at http://legalenglish.hk.

June 1, 2026/by admin