Hong Kong SAR 2010Doing Business in Hong Kong & China
Hong Kong has remained at the cutting edge of business and commerce as it has transitioned from British to Chinese governance. Hong Kong's legal, business, social and cultural environment integrates the unique culture of China with a very Western approach. Santa Clara law's summer abroad in Hong Kong is ideal for students who want to study business and foreign trade in Hong Kong while engaging in a comparative study of Chinese, British, U.S. and Australian legal systems.
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Doing Business in Hong Kong Course: May 24 - June 11, 2010 (4 units)
Internships: June 14 - July 30, 2010 (3-4 units)
Students may choose a 4-week or longer internship in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing, China.*
Internships in Hong Kong range from prestigious placements at the Hong Kong High Court or Department of Justice, or in renowned private law firms working under the supervision of skilled barristers.
New for 2010!
Placements for up to two qualified students at a prestigious international firm in Hong Kong with an emphasis on cross-border transactions.
Exciting internship opportunities in Shanghai & Beijing include:
*NOTE: The internship placements in Hong Kong are now full. We continue to accept internship applications at this location for a waitlist. Spaces are still available for the class in Hong Kong, with associated internship options in Shanghai and Beijing.
Director: Prof. Karin Carter
Enrollment Limit:
Special Note: Get your application form and deposit in early. Course and internship registration priority are allocated in the order in which a student's application form and deposit payment are received.The remaining required documents may be submitted seperately, no later than April 16, 2010.
Policies, Standards, and Expectations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS
Summer 2009 Student Evaluation: Overall Experience 4 (Scale of 1-5, 1=poor, 5=excellent)
About the Program: An Overview
Santa Clara founded a program in Hong Kong in 1980. The primary focus is on the legal system of Hong Kong with its common law heritage, and doing business with and in the unique structure of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Hong Kong.
Classes will take place at the University of Hong Kong. Instruction will be by members of the law faculty of the University and leading practitioners in Hong Kong. |
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