The Legal Office provides legal support to the University on matters affecting the University, including commercial, employment, personal data, litigation, intellectual property rights and governance issues. The Legal Office is comprised of a team of professionals led by the Head of Legal.
MISSION
The Legal Office strives to serve the interests of the University by providing quality counsel and support to ensure compliance with legal requirements and reduce exposure to legal risks.
The Legal Office does not provide advice on personal matters of members of the University or matters of individual interests which do not relate to or concern the University.

Legal Service Request
Colleagues from internal units who would like to seek assistance from the Legal Office please first obtain approval from relevant unit heads and complete the Legal Service Request Form (login required for access).

University Marks
Lists of marks of the University used by the University’s constituent units (the “Lists”) are maintained by the Legal Office. The latest Lists can be accessed here (login required for access).
- List of marks currently used by constituent units with incorporating HKUST elements (coming soon)
- List of marks currently used by constituent units without incorporating HKUST elements (coming soon)

Legal Education Course
The University has introduced a legal education course for its students.
Contact Us
Email: legal@ust.hk
Rooms 6341 & 6344, 6/F, Academic Building, via Lifts 13-15
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay
Kowloon, Hong Kong