Congratulations to HKU Law Student Finalists in Law Reform Essay Competition 2026

Congratulations to the 6 HKU Law student finalists in this year's Law Reform Essay Competition organised by the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong. The topic was 'The legal doctrines of maintenance and champerty, developed some 700 years ago, still apply to most litigation in Hong Kong. Should these doctrines be reformed in relation to such litigation? If so, why and how? If not, why not? ' The six students are

• Hui Chun Tak, Chezkel (Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) and Bachelor of Laws (Year 4)),
• Jennifer Peng Jiayi (Bachelor of Laws (Year 2)),
• Shan Siyuan (Bachelor of Laws (Year 2)),
• Wang Zhiyu (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Year 3)),
• Xiong Xiao Meng, Lauren (Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) and Bachelor of Laws (Year 3)) and
• Yu Tung Ching (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws)

All of their essays can be downloaded here.