Social Justice in Hong Kong
Assessing the Role of Higher Education in Integrating Modern Social Justice Approaches into Legal Practice in the HKSAR
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3793161 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Noble Lo (0000-0001-7636-6146), Hugo Wai Hoo Chan, H W Chan |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asian Journal of Law and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2052-9015 • E-ISSN: 2052-9023 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/als.2025.10015 |
| OpenAlex | W4414253314 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 30 |
This study presents a mixed-methods analysis of the integration of social justice into legal practice in Hong Kong. While social justice within the legal field is a growing area of interest, research on how it can be enhanced through legal education remains relatively limited. This study aims to explore how higher education law courses can be leveraged to better incorporate social justice principles into contemporary legal practice. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, including a quantitative analysis of questionnaires completed by 99 current law students in Hong Kong and a thematic analysis of interviews conducted with 33 students and legal professionals in the region. Findings suggest the potential benefits of increasing the emphasis on social justice within law programs at Hong Kong universities. The study also raises important questions about the optimal content and methods for delivering social justice education in legal curricula
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| Highly cited | No |
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