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Kline in China: Transactional Lawyering in China and the US (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Beijing, China
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Language of Instruction: English Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Class Eligibility: Graduate Program Advisor: Lotte Buiting
Program Description:
Program Overview | Eligibility | Academics | Program Calendar | Housing | Visa | Cost & Financial Aid | More Information

Kline in China: Transactional Lawyering in China and the US

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Program Overview

Join Prof. Karl Okamoto and Drexel and Renmin students in an innovative course in Transactional Law. This course mixes on-line lectures and a week-long live simulation in Beijing, China. This is a 3-credit class, “Transactional Lawyering in China and the US: A Comparative Experience” to take place in May 2018. The class will be taught in 3 segments: (1) asynchronous, online lectures; (2) live, on-line instructor-led classes; (3) in-person classes at Renmin University, Beijing, China. In the China portion of the course, you will conduct transaction negotiations supervised by Chinese attorneys from major law firms, including Shearman & Sterling, WilmerHale, and Mayer Brown.
 

Eligibility

  • 2.5 minimum GPA
  • Prerequisite course: Business Organizations, Law 700S

Academics

Credit/Registration:
Students should register for the 3-credit course Law T680S

Faculty Leader:
Dr. Karl Okamoto, Professor of Law, Director of the Business and Entrepeneurship Law Program

Program Partner:
University of Renmin, Renmin Law School
 

Program Calendar

Program Start Date: 05/12/2018
Program End Date: 05/19/2018  


Tentative Itinerary:
Friday-Sunday, May 11-13, 2018
 		  Students make independent arrangements for travel  to Beijing.  Students should plan to arrive in Beijing in  time to attend the Welcome Dinner. 
Sunday, May 13, 2018  6-9: Welcome dinner and orientation, Renmin  University, Beijing, China (all students invited)
Monday, May 14, 2018  9-12: Classroom time
 12-1:30: lunch break
 1:30-3:30: Classroom time
 3:30-evening: Free time
Tuesday, May 15, 2018  9-12: Classroom time 
 12-1:30: lunch break 
 1:30-3:30: Classroom time
 3:30-evening: Free time
Wednesday, May 16, 2018  All day: Class trip to Great Wall (all students invited)
 Evening: Free time
Thursday, May 17, 2018  9-12: Classroom time
12-2: lunch break and travel
 2-4: Law firm visit
 4-evening: Free time
Friday, May 18, 2018  9-12: Classroom time
 12-2: lunch break and travel
 2-4: Law firm visit.
 4-8: Return to Renmin for departure dinner
Saturday/Sunday, May 19-20, 2018  Students make independent arrangements to depart  Beijing.

Housing

Students will stay in dormitories at the University of Renmin. Dorms are available starting Friday, May 11 until Sunday, May 19. 

Program Fee

Estimated Program Costs

  • $300 commitment fee, which will be returned to you after completion of the program
  • 3 Kline credits: $4350
  • Airfare: $1200
  • Dorm rooms: $50 / night
  • Meals: $300
  • Visa: $150
  • Passport: $135
  • Miscellaneous: $400 
     

More Information

  • All U.S. Citizens need a Visa to enter China. 
  • For more information about the course, please contact Karl Okamoto, Professor of Law


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2019 09/04/2018
10/01/2018 TBA TBA

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This program is currently not accepting applications.