Chinese University of Hong Kong

CUHK Website

The Washington College of Law and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have recently established an Exchange Program in which WCL students can study for a semester at CUHK and earn credit toward their J.D. degrees. The program offers an opportunity for students to study in an exciting part of the world and at a time of significant legal, social and political change.

The School of Law was established in 2005. It is the newest addition to the diverse and cherished academic and cultural traditions of CUHK. The School places great emphasis on the importance of the general liberal education that is offered by the four colleges that form the heart of educational experience at CUHK. Reflecting Hong Kong's Chinese heritage and its common law inheritance, the School educates lawyers who appreciate how the common law and Chinese culture fit into the modern world.

The School of Law is uniquely positioned to become a centre of research and teaching excellence. With the School of Law's emphasis on independent research and active, engaged learning, students will develop their intellectual and professional skills and reach their full potential in a caring community of scholars, students, and teachers.

PROGRAM DATES

Fall Term: Mid August to Mid December

Spring Term: Early January to Early May

For more information, see the course calender on the CUHK website.

APPLICATION

Semester Abroad Application for WCL Students
Semester Abroad Application for Visiting Students

Please complete, sign, print, and fax or mail application to:

The Office of Grants and Programs
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Fax: (202) 274-4226

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

The official language of instruction is English. Chinese language classes are available for an additional fee.

COURSES

Students participating in this program may choose from a number of classes offered through the CUHK LLM program. All classes are taught in English. WCL students will be enrolled in regularly scheduled classes with fellow CUHK students.

Students will receive up to 12 credits towards their law degree. Only the credits and not the grades will transfer per ABA requirements. The acceptance of any credit or grade for any courses taken at the CUHK, including externships and other clinical offerings, is subject to determination by the WCL, Office of the Registrar.

The following is a small selection of courses offered:

Legal System and Methods in China
Chinese Commercial Law
Private International Law in Greater China
Advanced Issues in Chinese Civil Law
Chinese Intellectual Property Law
Chinese Environmental Law
Dispute Resolution in China
Chinese Constitutional and Administrative Law

Form more complete course information see the CUHK website http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/study_at_cuhk/intending_students/intend_students.htm

HOUSING AND COST OF LIVING

Students can choose to live in university housing at a subsidized rate or find individual furnished studio apartments on their own. University housing is on the CUHK main campus which is located about 45 minutes to 1 hour from the law campus in downtown Hong Kong. University housing can run from HK$1,200 to HK$2,500 per month (roughly $150 - $350 USD). Please contact the Office of Grants and Programs for more information about furnished studios available closer to the law school.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Office of Grants and Programs
Phone: (202) 274-4317
E-Mail: grants-programs@wcl.american.edu
or visit: The Chinese University of Hong Kong at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law/