The interdisciplinary nature of the CUHK BBA-JD Programme has provided me with a solid foundation in both business and law, allowing me to explore my interests and acquire valuable experience across diverse fields.

From contract analysis and commercial law, to financial management and strategic decision-making, the comprehensive curriculum of the programme has equipped me with a competitive edge in different areas of expertise. This diverse skill set has enabled me to navigate various industries, ranging from multinational conglomerates like Jardine Matheson, financial institutions like Fidelity International, to legal sectors like Parkside Chambers.

Besides, engaging in interactive classes and participating in extracurricular activities, such as case competitions, have allowed me to interact and collaborate with talented individuals, broadening my perspective and honing my ability to adapt and excel in dynamic environments.

Upon graduation, I am thrilled to embark on a new chapter at HKEX, where I can utilize my unique skill set, combined with a deep understanding of business principles and legal expertise, to thrive in my role with confidence and gratitude.

CUHK BBA-JD being a double degree programme, undoubtedly, can sometimes be stressful and tough. However, potentials can only be reached if you dare challenge yourself and go beyond presumed limitations. As a result, BBA-JD is not only a programme about knowing and practising the synergy generated between business and law, it is also a programme about building a nurture ground for its ambitious students to excel themselves.

Studying with CUHK BBA-JD Programme, apart from being encouraged to explore marvelous connections between the two academic areas, I was also granted opportunities in miscellaneous aspects. I participated in an exchange programme at Bocconi University in Italy and attended summer courses at the University of California, Berkeley in the USA. These had enhanced my global vision and awareness. Besides, I am pleased to have experienced business and law under different contexts. Committee and internship opportunities are also everywhere. In particular, BBA-JD students are fortunate since we are provided with the privilege of joining targeted talks and sharing sessions that are extremely advantageous and inspiring. Through learning from the journeys and successes of CUHK alumni, we are especially prepared for our future careers."

Back then, I was intrigued by the interconnection of business and law in academia and the workplace, so I joined the inaugural class of the CUHK BBA-JD Programme to probe into this profound mystery.

Looking back, I would like to summarise my 5-year university life in one word, fruitful. Not only did I gain tons of knowledge and insights into the legal industry and financial markets, but I also managed to put what I learned into practice through different banking and legal internships. Besides, I actively participated in various extra-curricular activities hosted by CUHK, ranging from overseas study tours to case competitions, where I have made lifelong friends and widened my horizon outside of the classroom.

Lastly, I would like to thank CUHK Business School and CUHK LAW for providing me with such a stimulating, rewarding and all-rounded learning experience, not to mention endless career guidance and support. Today, I am embarking on a new journey at Deutsche Bank to pursue my aspiration in the banking and finance industry. Despite the uncertain economic outlook ahead, I can envisage that I can overcome every challenge in my future career, given the diverse skill set in business and law I have obtained from the BBA-JD Programme.

The CUHK BBA-JD Programme has been an exciting journey. With the guidance of my professors and friends, I have managed to explore opportunities and widen my horizons beyond my expectations. Although the curriculum, admittedly, is rigorous, help is always accessible. Not all time is spent studying; in Year 2, I participated in a highly meaningful exchange programme with the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, where I spent half a year making lifelong international friends and exploring international cultures. Equipped with both business and legal skills, I also had the opportunity to intern in leading banks such as J.P. Morgan and law firms such as Slaughter and May. Moreover, CUHK Business School and CUHK LAW organise periodic networking events and responds favourably with faculty support when students propose insightful activities. As such, I have been able to move further with my goal of being a ‘global citizen’ with the BBA-JD Programme."

I was one of the founding students of the CUHK JD programme. My decision to pursue law largely came down to appreciating the interplay between law and business, an area of interest of mine since my undergraduate business studies at the CUHK. I started my full-time career in the banking field while studying the JD part-time. The experience of being able to bring my work knowledge into the classroom (and vice versa) was both valuable and rewarding; certainly, it enlightened me to consider how different legal rules and principles are applied in practice. Although I took a somewhat unconventional path of not seeking a legal qualification after obtaining my JD, I am still reaping the fruits of the knowledge and skills from my business and legal studies at the CUHK in my current roles as a senior in-house risk and compliance advisor at an international law firm and a member of the teaching faculty at the HKU Law School.