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The First and Longest Running Quality ABA Program in Beijing

• The center of the world economy is shifting to Asia; China is now an economic super power. All major American businesses are investing and trading with China. Your future clients most likely will have dealings with Chinese governments and businesses. Seventy of the 250 largest American law firms have offices in China. Understanding Chinese culture and the legal system will enhance your job opportunities.

• The Summer Study of Chinese Law Program in Beijing co-sponsored by Duquesne University School of Law and the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), the top law school in China, has been operating for 17 years and is approved and highly rated by the ABA.  Over 650 students from almost 200 law schools around the world attended the program. The program has three components:

• Course Work (Five Credits), June 1 - June 22 The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of all major areas of Chinese substantive law. Students who satisfactorily complete the program receive five hours of ABA-approved credit and a certificate of completion.

• Optional Clinic Program (One-Credit), May 28 - June 1 Participants may enroll in a one-week Labor Law or Intellectual Property Law Clinic. There are ten spaces available in each clinic. Participants work in "store front" law offices or in law firms with CUPL law students and meet with clients: Chinese citizens who cannot afford to pay a lawyer for legal services.

• Optional Internship Program (One-Credit), June 25 - July 6 Ten internships in major Beijing law firms are available for particpants. The internships commence at the conclusion of the course program for a period of two weeks.

Eligibility

Enrollment is open to current students of American law schools and other English-speaking law schools around the world.  Each applicant must submit a letter from his or her dean certifying good standing.  Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Affordable Costs

Tuition and fees are $2,020.  Included are comprehensive course materials, welcoming and graduation banquets, and several trips to local attractions.  Estimated total essential costs are as follows:

Tuition	$1,995
Medex Card+	$     25
Air Fare*	$1,700
Room & Board**	$   816
Ground Transportation & Incidentals***	$   500
Total****	$5,036

+Medex Card provides emergency evacuation anywhere in China. This fee will be paid at the time of registration.

*This fare estimate is suggested to allow choices of airlines.

**Based on double occupancy for 24 days at 100 RMB/day (approximately $16) and $18/day for food.  Per day costs: approximately $34.00.

***These are the personal expenses depending on individual spending limits. It could be higher or lower.

****Excluding optional trip to Shanghai or Xian and a $150 fee for students who elect to enroll in one-week clinical program or two-week internship program.