Beijing Summer School: Introduction to Chinese Commercial Law

Destination: Beijing, China  
Host Institution: China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL)  
Tentative time: 3 - 16 January 2024  
Led by: Professor Gao Xiang

Program overview

The Faculty of Law is offering students the opportunity to visit and study in Beijing with one of our partner universities, the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL).

CUPL is a public research university established in 1952 in Beijing, China. It is the top law university in China, praised as “the most prestigious law school for legal talent cultivation in China” and within the top 40 worldwide. It has a strong emphasis on the research and teaching of law, politics, economics, management, sociology, history, and philosophy.

CUPL will host a two-week immersive law program running from 3rd – 16th January 2024. Learning from CUPL’s prestigious law academics, you will gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese Commercial Law, covering subjects like Introduction to Chinese Legal System, Chinese Constitution Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Contract Law, Foreign Trade Law, Foreign Investment Law & Company Law.

Beyond the enriching academic experience, you will be able to immerse yourself in the captivating Chinese culture through guided tours to iconic landmarks, engaging field trips to courts and law firms, and the chance to engage with CUPL students and staff during classroom activities. The journey will be further enhanced with an opening ceremony and a farewell banquet hosted by CUPL.

Selected students will be accompanied by Professor Xiang Gao, Dean and Professor of Law at the College of Comparative Law, CUPL.

Eligibility

This program is open to all UTS students. However, in order to be eligible for academic credit, UTS Law students must enrol in International and Comparative Study in Law (76099 for UG students, or 78293 for JD students) and meet the prerequisites for the subject.

Students from other faculties who want to gain academic credit for this program will need to discuss this option with their home faculty.

How to apply

To be considered for this program, submit an expression of interest to the Faculty of Law outlining why you would like to participate in the program and with a copy of a current academic transcript. This can be an unofficial copy.

EOI submissions will be open from 10 August until 7 September 2023.

If eligible, selected students will then be able to apply via Global Mobility Programs for financial assistance.

Costs and funding

The program costs are approximately $5,150 but are dependent on enrolment numbers and due to
payment of fees to CUPL in USD, final costs are subject to exchange rate changes.

This fee covers academic lectures, accommodation, transportation in Beijing, airport shuttles, tickets for guided visits, lunches when you have classes, an opening ceremony and farewell banquet hosted by CUPL.

Students taking the program for academic credit may be eligible to receive New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants of up to $3,000 and Global Short Programs Travel Scholarships of up to $1,000. Read more about financial assistance options.

Questions

There will be an information session on 17 August 2023 with Dr Renata Grossi (Mobility Coordinator), Associate Professor Grace Li (Assoc Dean Internationalisation), Nikayla Brown (UTS Global Mobility Programs Support Officer) and Professor Gao Xiang (CUPL). Register for the info session

If you have any questions about the program in the meantime, contact: law.mobility@uts.edu.au

For any questions specific to the application for funding, contact: studyabroad.exchange@uts.edu.au

Draft schedule for 3-16 January 2024

This is an example of what the schedule may look like and should not be considered as definitive.

Day	Date	morning	afternoon
1	03/01/2024   Wednesday	Airport pick up	17:00 Opening ceremony
2	04/01/2024   Thursday	9:00-12:00 - Introduction to Chinese Legal System Professor: LI Juqian
3	05/01/2024   Friday	9:00-12:00 - Chinese Constitution Law Professor: HUO Zhengxin	14:00-16:00 - Visit to law firm
4	06/01/2024   Saturday	9:00-12:00 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Professor: QIN Huaping Visit to CIETAC (to be confirmed)
5	07/01/2024   Sunday	8:30 - Visit to the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
6	08/01/2024   Monday	Free time to travel
7	09/01/2024   Tuesday	Free time to travel
8	10/01/2024   Wednesday	9:00-12:00 - Contract Law Professor: WANG Yong
9	11/01/2024   Thursday	9:00-12:00 - Foreign Trade Law Professor: DING Ru	19:00-20:00 – Peking Opera (optional)
10	12/01/2024   Friday	8:30 - Visit to the Great Wall
11	13/01/2024   Saturday	9:00-12:00 - Foreign Investment Law Professor: KONG Qingjiang	14:00-16:00 Visit to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
12	14/01/2024   Sunday	9:00-12:00 - Company Law Professor: GAO Xiang
13	15/01/2024   Saturday	Free time
14	16/01/2024  Sunday	Departure

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