Law (Jurisprudence)

Universities
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Major category
Law

Specialization introduction

Major introduction

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Chinese Law: Designed for international students with a legal background, deepening practical and theoretical knowledge of Chinese law, paving the way for a transnational legal career.

Program overview

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Chinese Law is a graduate program for international students who already hold a bachelor's degree in law. Simply put, it upgrades your previous legal knowledge to the Chinese version while equipping you with practical skills. Core courses include Chinese Civil Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Procedural Law, and International Law, with a strong emphasis on case analysis, moot court, and legal writing. A distinctive feature of Chinese law schools is their collaboration with courts and law firms—senior judges and lawyers are invited to teach, and internships are often arranged. This program is ideal for students who want to gain a deep understanding of China's legal system and plan to work in China or in China-related roles. If you're interested in cross-border trade, intellectual property, or international arbitration, this major will be a perfect fit.

Major prospects

法律行业在中国一直很稳定,虽然竞争激烈,但需求也在增长。尤其是随着中国企业走出去、外资进入中国,涉外法律人才非常抢手。比如跨境并购、国际贸易争端、知识产权保护等领域,既懂中国法律又懂国际规则的人很少。另外,互联网法律、数据合规、人工智能法律这些新方向也在兴起。对于国际学生来说,如果你母语是英语、法语、德语等,结合中国法律知识,可以成为连接中国与本国法律事务的桥梁。不过要注意,中国司法考试(法考)对外籍人士有一定限制,但你可以从事非诉讼业务、法律咨询、合规等工作。

Career prospects

毕业后出路挺多的。最直接的是去律所,从律师助理做起,起薪在北京上海大概10-15万人民币/年,红圈所(顶尖律所)可能更高,20万+。也可以进企业做法务,负责合同审核、合规管理,起薪8-12万,大厂或外企会更高。还有考公务员,进法院、检察院、司法局,但外籍通常不能担任法官检察官,不过可以从事法律研究或行政岗位。另外,国际组织、NGO、仲裁机构也是选择。如果你回国发展,中国法律背景在涉及中资企业的岗位上也很有优势。总的来说,法律(法学)是一个需要持续学习、但回报不错的专业。

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