Kline in China:
Transactional Lawyering in China and the US
Join Prof. Karl Okamoto and students from Kline School and Renmin University in an innovative course in Transactional Law. This course mixes on-line lectures, live seminars and a week-long live simulation in Beijing, China. A 3-credit class, “Transactional Lawyering in China and the US: A Comparative Experience” will take place during the Spring 2020 semester, ending with a week in China after exams end in May 2020. The class will be taught in 3 segments: (1) asynchronous, online lectures; (2) live, instructor-led seminars held at Drexel; (3) in-person classes at Renmin University, Beijing, China. In the China portion of the course, you will conduct mock drafting and negotiation exercises with students from Renmin and other Chinese law schools and visit with several leading transactional lawyers from major law firms based in China. There will be opportunities for extra-curricular activities, such as visits to the Great Wall, Forbidden City and similar landmarks, shopping expeditions and “street food”tours with Professor Okamoto.
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Prerequisite course: Business Organizations, Law 700S
Credit/Registration:
Students should register for the 3-credit course Law T680S
Faculty Leader:
Dr. Karl Okamoto, Professor of Law
Program Partner:
University of Renmin, Renmin Law School
Program Start Date: May 10, 2020
Program End Date: May 15, 2020
Tentative Itinerary:
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10
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Students make independent arrangements for travel to Beijing. Students should plan to arrive in Beijing in time to attend the Welcome Dinner. |
| Sunday, May 10 |
6-9: Welcome dinner and orientation, Renmin University, Beijing, China (all students invited) |
| Monday, May 11 |
9-12: Classroom time
12-1:30: lunch break
1:30-3:30: Classroom time
3:30-evening: Free time |
| Tuesday, May 12 |
9-12: Classroom time
12-1:30: lunch break
1:30-3:30: Classroom time
3:30-evening: Free time |
| Wednesday, May 13 |
All day: Class trip to Great Wall (all students invited)
Evening: Free time |
| Thursday, May 14 |
9-12: Classroom time
12-2: lunch break and travel
2-4: Law firm visit
4-evening: Free time |
| Friday, May 15 |
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 16-17 |
Students make independent arrangements to depart Beijing. |
Students will stay in dormitories at the University of Renmin. Dorms are available starting
Friday, May 8 until Sunday, May 17.
Estimated Program Costs
- $300 commitment fee, which will be returned to you after completion of the program
- 3 Kline credits: $4,620 (minus any Kline scholarship)
- Airfare: $1200
- Dorm rooms: $75 / night
- Meals: $400
- Visa: $150
- Passport: $145
- Miscellaneous: $450
- All U.S. Citizens need a Visa to enter China.
- For more information about the course, please contact Karl Okamoto, Professor of Law
