01 / FEATURED PROGRAMME
Hong Kong PCLL
Conversion Exam
Structured preparation for Hong Kong-specific subjects, with clear explanations, focused revision and past-paper practice.
Explore the programme ↗ACE LAW TUTOR
Clearer law.
Stronger
answers.
Helping you ace your Hong Kong and UK law exams with practical, focused and personalised support.
Exam-focused teaching, built around the way you learn.
FOR STUDENTS, OVERSEAS LAWYERS & CAREER CHANGERS
law support
PCLL Conversion exam preparationOLQE Past papers & answer strategy1:1 Personalised tutoringHK / UK English and Hong Kong law
01 / FIND YOUR FOCUS
Support for the
next legal milestone.
From a difficult law module to a professional examination or interview, start with what you need to achieve.
Hong Kong PCLL
02 / EXAM SUPPORT
OLQE preparation
Past-paper practice, answer review and examination strategy for overseas lawyers preparing for Hong Kong qualification.
See the approach ↗03 / PERSONAL TUITION
Law tutoring
Individual support across English and Hong Kong law, from difficult concepts to essay planning and examination technique.
Find your format ↗THE HONG KONG ROUTE
Prepare for
your PCLL conversion.
Work through the subjects you need with a structured study plan, practical examples and feedback on your answers.
- Business Associations
- Hong Kong Constitutional Law
- Commercial Law
- Hong Kong Land Law
- Evidence
- Hong Kong Legal System
Fee per subjectHKD 7,000
Live online group classes · small-group learning · past-paper technique. Ask about the next intake, schedule and availability.
Ask about the next intake ↗A BETTER WAY TO PREPARE
OLQE answers
that read like
answers.
Knowing the law is one step. Turning that knowledge into clear, structured analysis under time pressure takes practice.
- Break down past-paper questions
- Identify the relevant issues and principles
- Practise applying the law to the facts
- Receive feedback on structure and reasoning
THE ANSWER WORKSHOP
From knowledge
to a clear argument.
01
Identify the issue
What does the question ask?
02
Explain the law
State the relevant principle.
03
Apply it to the facts
Show your reasoning.
04
Reach a conclusion
Answer the question directly.
OLQE WORKSHOPS & INDIVIDUAL COACHING
Past Paper Answer Strategy Workshops
Workshops for each OLQE head, focused on past-paper questions, answer structure and examination strategy.
SINGLE WORKSHOP
3-hour OLQE Past Paper
Answer Strategy Workshop
HKD 1,500
Per workshop · for each OLQE head
TWO-WORKSHOP PACKAGE
Build your
answer strategy
HKD 2,500–2,800
Two-workshop package
THREE-WORKSHOP INTENSIVE
Focused, intensive
preparation
HKD 3,500–4,000
Three-workshop intensive package
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Individual OLQE coaching
& marked-answer consultation
HKD 1,200–1,500per hour
Enquire about OLQE support ↗Enquire to confirm workshop dates, the relevant OLQE head and the applicable package or coaching fee.
02 / HOW WE WORK
Your goals.
Your pace.
A clear plan.
Bring the topics, questions or upcoming assessment you want to work on. Sessions focus on your understanding and the skills you need to develop.
- 01
Talk through your goals
Share your course, subjects, deadlines and the areas you find challenging.
- 02
Build a focused session
Work through explanations, examples and practice questions tailored to your needs.
- 03
Put the feedback to work
Leave with a clearer view of what to improve and what to practise next.
03 / MEET YOUR TUTOR
Meet David
Southern.
Ace Law Tutor is led by David Southern, a Hong Kong-qualified legal professional with experience in litigation, arbitration and international business.
David has worked as a Hong Kong solicitor, barrister and international in-house legal counsel. His experience spans litigation, arbitration and cross-border commercial matters. He was called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2014.
His qualifications include an LLB from the University of Liverpool, an LLM from Cardiff University, a PCLL from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an Oxford Diploma in International Arbitration. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
LEGAL KNOWLEDGE & LANGUAGE SUPPORT
David was appointed to the HKU SPACE OLQE teaching team for 2026. He also leads an IELTS course at HKU SPACE, bringing experience in both legal education and English-language teaching.
He supports students whose first language is not English to develop their legal English, understand legal terminology and express their analysis clearly in written answers and discussions.
View David’s HKU SPACE teaching-team profile ↗The focus is straightforward: help you understand the law, organise your thinking and communicate your analysis clearly.
LLB · LLM · PCLL · FCIArbHong Kong & international legal experience
BEYOND THE EXAM
Put your law
to work.
Prepare for your next professional step with a clearer application, a stronger account of your experience and realistic interview practice.
Cover-letter feedbackCV reviewInterview coachingPersonal statement feedback
Book a career consultation ↗YOUR NEXT MOVE
Make your experience
make sense.
Understand your goals.
Explain what you bring.
Practise the conversation.
Individual coaching for studentsand legal career changers.
04 / YOUR QUESTIONS
Questions,
answered.
Who is tutoring for?
Law students, students preparing for Hong Kong PCLL conversion examinations, and applicants seeking support with law-related interviews or applications. Tell us your course and requirements so we can confirm a suitable fit.
Are sessions online?
Online one-to-one sessions can be arranged. Include your time zone and availability in your enquiry.
What should I bring to a session?
Your syllabus, relevant study materials, practice questions and any feedback you have received. Share your priorities in advance so the session can be focused.
How much does tutoring cost?
Enquire for a quote based on the subject, preparation required and session arrangement. Fees and scope will be agreed before you book.
Can you help with assessed work?
Tutoring helps you develop your own understanding and skills. It does not include writing or completing assessed work on your behalf. Any feedback must comply with your institution’s rules.
05 / LET’S MAKE A START
Let’s make a
clearer plan.
Tell us what you’re studying, your goals and your deadline. We’ll discuss the support that suits you.
david@davidasouthern.com ↗