Zhejiang Gongshang University
International Law (LLM)
MasterProgram Objectives
According to regulations of the Ministry of Education of China and the overall educational goal of programs in Zhejiang Gongshang University for international students, the Program aims to develop students’ comprehensive knowledge in international law, law practicing skills and legal ethics through theoretical courses and practical courses. The mission of the program is to educate excellent international legal professionals.
Program Requirements
Through this program, the students are expected to acquire as follows:
1) Comprehensive knowledge in legal theories;
2) Comprehensive understanding of Chinese legal system;
3) Systematic knowledge in international law;
4) Necessary legal skills needed to practice law under Chinese legal systems;
6) Better foundation of Chinese language skills, especially in legal writing and communication.
Main courses
Compulsory Courses:
Legal Research and Writing
Legal Negotiating Skills
Legal Systems of the World
Introduction to Chinese Law
Public International Law (for those with no undergraduate law pass)
Private International Law (for those with no undergraduate law pass)
Supervised Masters dissertation
Selective Courses:
Advanced Public International Law
International Dispute Resolution
Arbitration Workshop/Simulation
Global Trade & Investment Law
Global Competition Law and Policy
EU Law
International Institutions
International Environmental Law
Regional Human Rights Systems
Business and Human Rights
International Mooting Competitions
Faculty
School of Law has more than 80 full-time faculty members, amongst whom are 22 full professors and 35 associate professors. Up to date, more than half faculty members have been overseas for studying and doing research. 15 have earned doctoral degrees or master’s degrees from some internationally renowned universities located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan. Currently, the number of faculty members ranks the nation’s top 10 law schools. Many senior scholars enjoy national reputations in their fields, including the Law of Procedures, International Law, Civil Law and Business Law. Most scholars have been widely recognized at provincial level. In addition, a number of law professors and scholars from the United States and the United Kingdom have been appointed as guest professors to teach courses in the fields of foreign laws or comparative laws. So far, School of Law has one full-time foreign professor: professor Sanoj Rajan (from India) in International Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law.
Length of Study
2.5 years
Required Credits
29 credits are required
Certificate of Graduation and Degree
Qualified students will be granted certificates of graduation and Master Degree of Law.
Instruction Language
■ All the courses are delivered in English except some of Chinese language courses.
■ Dissertation is required to be written in English
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma and above.
2. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC ".
3. Physically and mentally healthy.
4. Applicants under 18 years old (Per September) should provide a letter of guarantee for their guardian in China (notarization required).
Application Documents:
1. Scan passport: Front page and Endorsement page (page 3/4, if there is an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
2. Recent passport size photo, with the following format: Recent full-faced passport size photo (the head occupies 70% of the size of the photo); the aspect ratio is 4:3; white background without borders; the size is 100-500KB (*.jpg,*.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
3. Language Certificates
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL IBT 85 (different for each university)
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4-6 (levels and minimum scores are different for each major and university)
4. High school diploma (for bachelor degree) and Bachelor or Master diploma (for master and doctoral degree), hasn’t graduated students should provide an official statement from your high school or university as proof of graduation (Pre-Graduation Statement). (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
5. High school transcripts (for bachelor degree) and university transcripts (for master and doctoral degree), page sorted in 1 file. Please contact the school to get ‘1 sheet’ kinds of transcripts. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
6. 2 (two) recommendation letters from your teachers in high school (for bachelor degree) and two university professors (for master and doctoral degrees) along with letterhead and stamp from the school. Please also include the email and phone number of recommenders.
7. Study Plan / Personal Statement, approximately 800 words (English/Mandarin) and must be signed with a clear name. You could check general personal statement points grid here (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
8. Additional requirements that apply vary from university to university, for example:
- Entrance Examination / Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank).
- Certificate of No Criminal Record (SKCK) from the Local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check Up Report. (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note:
- Documents number 4-6 above, MUST be translated into English / Mandarin, and legalized by the school or you could use the services of a sworn translator.
- Please neatly SCAN each file in pdf format, the size must not be more than 1 MB (except the passport photo must comply with the requirements above), then upload everything to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.