Study in China

Started in 1984, Willamette’s one-month summer study is the oldest and largest law school summer exchange program in China. The host school, the East China University of Politics and Law, is China’s premier institution in the burgeoning fields of trade and investment. The school is located in Shanghai, China’s largest city, leading port and commercial trade center. The program provides five hours of transferable, ABA-approved credit. Classes are taught in English.

2008 Program

The 25th year of the program will took place June 18–July 15.

Highlights

• Five hours of transferable, ABA-approved credit
• Unique, four-week program at the East China University of Politics and Law, in Shanghai, China’s largest city, leading port, and commercial trade center. The host school plays a key role in the development of Chinese trade and investment.
• Classes in Chinese Law and Legal Institutions.
• Restricted enrollment.
• Lectures by leading scholars.
• Field trips to a criminal trial, divorce or other mediation, international joint venture, prison, and office of an American law firm.
• Weekend excursion to Hangzhou and day excursion to Suzhou.
• Special events: acrobatic circus, cultural excursions, recreation and sports with Chinese colleagues.
• Chinese language and Tai Chi instruction available.

Faculty

East China University of Politics and Law

• Gu Baizhong
• Li Chenming
• Gu Haigen
• Li Jianyong
• Zhu Lanye
• Wang Limin
• Si Pingping
• Wang Qian
• Xu Shiying
• Jin Tao
• Zheng Wei
• Chen Xianmin

Willamette University College of Law

• James A.R. Nafziger
  Thomas B. Stoel Professor of Law and Director, China Program, Willamette University; Honorary Professor, East China University of Politics and Law; member, Northwest China Council; President, International Law Association (American Branch); Chief Administrator Officer, American Society of Comparative Law; formerly Administrative Director, American Society of International Law.
• June Teufel Dreyer
  Professor, University of Miami; formerly Senior Far East Specialist, the Library of Congress; Asia adviser; the Chief of Naval Operations; Commissioner, United States Economic and Security Review Commission.
• Sarah Biddulph
  Lecturer in Law, Asian Law Centre, University of Melbourne (Australia); former solicitor, specializing in China-related transactions.
• Mei Ming-Jin
  Attorney in China-related practice (Portland and Shanghai); former Lecturer, East China University of Politics and Law.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes lectures, discussions, and field trips, mornings and afternoons. The following topics of Chinese law will be covered in one comprehensive course:

• China in Today's World
• Structure of the Legal System
• Legal History
• Civil Law
• Civil Procedure
• Legal Profession
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Contract Law
• Joint Venture Law
• Foreign Investment Law
• Foreign Trade Law
• Maritime Issues
• Private International Law Issues

This course also offers opportunities for informal discussions with Chinese professors, lawyers, and officials.

There will be an examination at the end of the course. Each graduate of the program will receive a certificate of completion. Willamette University alone will evaluate student performance for ABA-approved credit in the program.

Accommodations

The program includes comfortable, air-conditioned newly remodeled dormitory lodging, two to a room, and full board. Upgrades for private baths and single rooms are available at extra cost.

The Bottom Line

Eligibility

Each current law school student must submit a letter from the dean of the law school certifying good standing. Each law graduate must submit an official certification of graduation.

Fees

All-inclusive total for tuition, housing, meals, excursions to Hangzhou and Suzhou, field trips and social-cultural activities in Shanghai, books, and special seminars for five hours of credit:

• $2,800 for shared room and bath (limited availability)
• $3,100 for shared room and private bath
• $3,500 for single room with private bath

Credit

Five hours, ABA approved.

Deadlines

Completed application with letter of good standing and $200 nonrefundable deposit are due March 1, 2008 (after March 1, additional $100 late deposit, if space available). Final payment due April 1, 2008.

Liability and Insurance

Willamette University will not be responsible for personal injury or illness, or for loss or damage to personal property in the program.

We advise participants to take out insurance for their trip against lost or damaged baggage as well as against accident and trip cancellation. Disabled persons should discuss any expected problems with Willamette.

Enrollment Form

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