Kline in China: Transactional Lawyering in China and the US
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.
- 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, 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
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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 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. |
Students will stay in dormitories at the University of Renmin. Dorms are available starting
Friday, May 11 until Sunday, May 19.
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
- All U.S. Citizens need a Visa to enter China.
- For more information about the course, please contact Karl Okamoto, Professor of Law