The Faculty’s distinguished mentor programme has been pivotal not only to our personal development, but also to inspiring soon-to-be legal professionals. It was launched when the Faculty of Law, then the School of Law, was established in 2006. I still remember how nervous I was when I first met my mentor, who was then the Head of Litigation (and now a Senior Consultant) of JSM. My classmates and I browsed through OpenRice pages for hours to select the best place for our first meeting with our mentors, and rehearsed what questions to ask them so that we would avoid looking silly. To our surprise my mentor was very open to sharing his experiences with us, including that the subject he did best in and found the easiest – Equity and Trusts. (This was contrary to most students’ belief that Equity and Trusts is the hardest subject and for this reason was in the final year curriculum.) He also shared that in litigation, no two cases have the same facts, so we must study each case carefully and keep ourselves updated on the latest case law. Today, I am delighted that I am also a mentor, and that it is my turn to pass on the tradition.

Reflecting on my journey, the valuable education I received from and experiences I had at CUHK, especially the Faculty of Law, have significantly shaped both my professional and personal life, instilling in me the core values necessary to navigate the complexities of the legal field. I hope my story serves as a reminder of the incredible connections formed among alumni and that we should invite fellow alumni to consider giving back to our alma mater by serving as a mentor, especially as a CUHK LAW Distinguished Professional Mentor.”