Classes: May 21 - June 8, 2012 (4 units)

Internships: June 11 - July 27, 2012 (3-4 units)

An excellent opportunity to become familiar with the commercial capital of the People's Republic of China, our Shanghai program is for students who want to understand the economic forces of the 21st century. The course introduces students to the Chinese legal system, with special focus on business and trade in China.  Internships include placements in some of the largest US and Chines law firms.

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About the Program Academic & Internship Components Lodging Tuition Student Budget Consular & Travel Information Policies, Standards & Expectations Insurance Policy Information

Mix & Match

Students may choose a 4-week or longer internship in Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Beijing, China.

Exciting internship opportunities in Shanghai & Beijing include:

• Large US law firms with international practices
• Top rated Chinese firms, including Chinese firms with offices in the US
• In-house legal departments

Note: Students should have sufficient Chinese language skills for internships in Shanghai or Beijing

Prestigious placements in Hong Kong include:

• Hong Kong High Court
• Renowned private law firms

• An international law firm with emphasis on cross-border transactions

Program Director: Professor Pratheepan Gulasekaram

Enrollment Limit: 30 students for class

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS:

2011 Class Schedule

Shanghai Newsletter 2011

STUDENT COMMENTARY

Summer 2011 Student Evaluation: Overall Experience 4.7 (Scale of 1-5, 1=poor, 5=excellent)

"Overall, the program was well-administered and went smoothly, admittedly not an easy task when you’re talking about transplanting 20-30 US law students into China, even a city as modern as Shanghai." Anonymous, (2011)

"Site visits were part of the most useful component of the experience."  Thaddecia Andrews, CUNY Law School (2009)

"The program provided me with an opportunity not only to learn about Chinese law, but also about other aspects of Chinese culture. I feel that the experiences of both the academic course and the internship in Shanghai directly contributed to my job in Asia next summer."  Joshua Reynolds, Hastings College of Law (2007)

I could not have asked for more from SCU Law School's Shanghai Abroad Program. After four weeks of classroom instruction, and a week to explore, I spent the next four weeks at a boutique Chinese law firm applying the knowledge gained from every single day of instruction. The internships Professor Han secured for us were as valuable as the classroom experience. In addition to spending quality time with my Chinese colleagues, I also got the chance to know other law students from across the States with an interest in China law.  Will Lewis, University of San Diego (2007)