Karmen Tsai

Designed and taught a tailored debate syllabus for primary school students from both local and international schools in Hong Kong. Focused on developing students’ public speaking, and persuasive communication skills through interactive and age-appropriate methods.

Supervised and managed logistics for this year's Executive Board, focusing on enhancing legal knowledge among youth and increasing awareness of mooting and mock trial among secondary students in Hong Kong. Successfully achieved our objectives, contributing to the legacy of the organization and fostering interest in legal education amongst local Hong Kong students.

As the first Public Relations Officer, my outreach efforts helped build a strong foundation for the organization, through establishing the organization's presence in the Hong Kong legal field by effectively communicating our mission and engaging different locala nad international schools, alongside various legal chambers and firms.

Recipient of the Renaissance College Full Merit Academic Scholarship.

I am honored to have hosted the 3rd iteration of RCHK Law Society. This year, we have successfully conducted a fundraiser for Hong Kong Dignity Institute (HKDI) and six comprehensive sessions, including an engaging mock trial that provided valuable experience in legal proceedings. We hosted four distinguished guest speakers: CUHK Professor Mr. Jae Won Lee, University of York Professor Mr. Stephen Levett, Former Legal Prosecutor Edward Joshua Brook, and Manager of HKDI Ms. Rebecca Fielder.

As the organising body of Renaissance College's annual Model United Nations Conference, we were responsible for producing a productive environment for students to simulate the workings of the United Nations. This includes the responsibility of planning and managing the conference while liaising with over 400 attending delegates, chairs, guest speakers, and affiliated schools.

As a recruited ambassador, I explored cases on breaches of marginalized communities under HKDI’s partnership with Patricia Ho & Associates. Collaborated with fellow ambassadors from diverse backgrounds across Hong Kong to creatively raise awareness through citywide fundraisers and school seminars, amongst other social initiatives.

Served as Personal Assistant to Legislative Councillor Shiu Ka Fai. Responsibilities included preparing research materials, note-taking during weekly meetings ranging from topics focused on welfare cuts for social service workers to the welfare support for the Muslim community. I produced media content for press conferences, and liaising with members of the press.

The objective of Hong Kong Joint School Law Association (HKJSLA) was to bolster students' understanding in the legal field. This iteration, we worked toward achieving our aim through hosting an array of events, such as but not limited to career talks, legal workshops, and the HKJSLA flagship Mentorship Program.

Completed a two-week internship at CUHK Faculty of Law, focusing on Criminal Law and Corporate Finance. Conducted a research study on Corporate Financial Law, which I presented to Prof. Queenie Lai, enhancing my analytical skills and understanding of corporate regulations. Participated in seminars led by legal professionals and observed lectures on Equity & Trusts. Concluded the internship with a comprehensive research study on Corporate Financial Law presented to Professor Queenie Lai, the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning of CUHK Faculty of Law.

Shadowed senior advocates and assisted in reviewing case files, including the high- profile political and legal case of the "Hong Kong Sheep Village". Gained hands-on exposure to litigation strategy, case analysis, and the inner workings of a legal chamber.