International Master of Chinese Law (IMCL)

The two year International Master of Chinese Law (IMCL) programme is a graduate law programme (LL.M.) offered by China-EU School of Law (CESL) at the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL). CESL is the first law school which was approved by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People's Republic of China under the "Sino-foreign Schools Agreement." Former Premier Wen Jiabao expressed his hope that "CESL will educate a great cohort of talented legal professionals equipped with knowledge spanning both Chinese and Western law".

The IMCL programme will mainly focus on Chinese law, especially on Chinese Civil and commercial laws. It is open to international students and the language of instruction is English. IMCL exposes international students to the historical background, transitional nature and developmental trajectory of Chinese law. Courses aim to provide students with general knowledge of Chinese law as well as a comparative approach to legal studies. Successful participants will receive a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree conferred by the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL).

Since 2011, every autumn CESL offers the Chinese Law Taught in English programme (CLTE) to international students. There have been 117 international CLTE alumni. In 2019, CESL expands the CLTE programme to a degree IMCL programme. Globalization and China’s rise to an economic world power are increasing the demand for legal professionals with a special expertise in Chinese legal matters. Thus, the programme prepares students for a wide variety of international careers working for multinational law firms, companies, organizations or government authorities.

In addition to courses, students have the opportunity to visit law firms and attend both civil and criminal trials. All classes are taught in English by experienced professors specialized in their respective field. The programme also offers assistance to students in seeking internship opportunities at law firms or company both in Beijing and Europe. The school supports students who opt to learn Chinese with cooperation with CUPL School of International Studies.

The programme at a glance

Application: deadline 1 June 2019
Diploma: Master of Laws (LL.M.) conferred by the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL).
Duration:
- Two years
- First year full-time study in Beijing;
- Second year LL.M. dissertation (optional in your home country or in Beijing).
Credits: A minimum of 26 CUPL credits
Classes: Diverse classes with International students and Chinese students
Dissertation and Supervision: 20,000 words English LL.M. dissertation; English defense; CUPL experienced supervisors with international education background.
Tuition: RMB 87,000, covering the minimum courses for 26 credits and an LL.M. dissertation
Scholarships: Students from CESL’s European partner universities will be awarded scholarship of RMB 37,000
Language: English

More information about the International Master in Chinese Law

Official website of the China-EU School of Law
Brochur (PDF)

International Master of Chinese Law (IMCL)