In the Summer Academy 2025 event held on July 30, Dr. Johnson Shum and Dr. Linsey Chen from the Department of Accountancy co-delivered a lecture titled “Understanding Contracts, Becoming A Smart Consumer”. This engaging talk introduces secondary school students to the fundamental concepts of contract law, which covers what contracts are, why they are important, and how they affect an individual’s daily life. The lecture included real-life examples and case law on contracts that are much relevant to students’ life: employment contract for part-time jobs, prepaid contracts and online shopping contract. It also briefed students on what a smart consumer would have acted in various daily life scenarios, e.g. having meals in restaurants, booking party room and shopping online. Students engaged in discussion enthusiastically, expressed positive feedback on the practical content of the lecture and reported that the illustration of concepts enriched their understanding about the relevant subject.
