Hong Kong SAR 2010
Doing 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.
Doing Business in Hong Kong Course:
May 24 - June 11, 2010 (4 units)
Internships: June 14 - July 30, 2010 (3-4 units)
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.
Exciting internship opportunities in Shanghai & Beijing include:
• Multinational firms
• Top rated Chinese firms representing multinationals corporations
• In-house legal department
Students may choose a 4-week or longer internship in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing, China.
Director: Prof. Karin Carter
Enrollment Limit:
30 for the course in Hong Kong, 8 for the internships in Hong Kong.
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
Hong Kong 2008 Photo Gallery
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS:
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.