Program Overview

Introduction to the Juris Master (LL.M.) Program in Chinese Law

The Juris Master (LL.M.) Program in Chinese Law at Tsinghua University School of Law is a unique opportunity for international students and legal professionals to study the Chinese legal system. Established in 2005, this program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Chinese law and its applications in the global context.

Program Overview

The Juris Master (LL.M.) Program in Chinese Law is a one-year program that offers 15 courses taught entirely in English. The program is designed to enhance the legal academic and practical foundation for international students, scholars, and legal professionals. The curriculum covers the major fields of Chinese law, providing students with a deep understanding of the Chinese legal system and its role in the country's social and economic development.

Program Structure

• The program offers core courses, elective courses, and practical opportunities to provide insights into legal rules and operations in the Chinese society.
• The program creates a good environment for interaction between international and Chinese students.
• A mature platform connects foreign students to domestic and international legal industries.

Why Study Chinese Law

• China is now the second-largest economy and a major player in the world, making Chinese law a necessary knowledge and instrument for those who have business, cultural, academic, and political encounters with China.
• The Chinese legal system is not only a field of remarkable changes but also the most important mechanism for facilitating social transition.
• It explores new ways for promoting social and economic developments in the world.

Faculty

The program is taught by renowned professors, including:

• CUI Guobin
• CHEN Weizuo
• GAO Simin

Alumni Testimonials

• "I chose to come to China as I was interested in finding more about my own culture and learning the language, despite being ethnically Chinese myself. I was also keen to learn about the legal climate especially in the context of China's rapid development." -- Yu Shan Tay (Singapore)
• "I was motivated to come to China to gain exposure to the Chinese legal system and culture in relation to foreign investment." -- Amy Kim Nguyen (American)
• "An interesting course at a prestigious university, plus I had always enjoyed my previous visits to China." -- Corrinne Lee Gygar (Australian)

Program Details

• The program has attracted nearly one thousand applicants from 35 countries on five different continents.
• Graduates have great opportunities in both their home countries and the international area.
• The program offers a unique opportunity for international students and legal professionals to study the Chinese legal system and gain insights into the country's social and economic development.