I. Objective
Based on the subject of law, supported and integrated by the SUFE’s teaching resources in the area of economics and management which is high-ranking all over the country, this program aims to foster the legal professionals with international talents. Student in this Program is supposed to: (1) have a solid foundation of legal theories, good citizenship and deep understanding of the spirit of rule of law principles; (2) master the professional knowledge of economic law, civil & commercial law, etc., and be able to combine theory with practice; (3) possess a strong ability to observe, analyze, and do research on legal issues; (4) become competent professionals in the field of economic law, civil & commercial law and relative areas after graduation.
II. Research Direction
All-English Master of Law (LL.M.)
III. Length of Study
The length of study for the this program is 2 years. Students who get all course credits but fail to finish the degree thesis within 2 years may apply for an extension for their study period. In general, the overall length of study in SUFE shall not exceed 3 years.
IV. Course and Credit
This Program requires 35 credits from 4 parts (see attached curriculum).
V. Academic Training Requirement
Student should take part in the mid-term assessment at the end of the third semester or beginning of the fourth semester. One academic paper or one research report should be submitted. The faculty will designate 3-5 supervisors with senior title in related subjects in a group for the mid-term assessment. Only after passing the mid-term assessment can students enter into the thesis report process.
VI. Degree Thesis
Student of this Program is required to write a degree thesis (not less than 20,000 words in main text). The thesis should be finished independently by students under the instruction of their supervisors, and should be consist of a table of contents in Chinese and an abstract of no less than 3000 words in Chinese. After the thesis is completed, the students are required to participate in thesis defense arranged by the Law School.
Only after finishing all credits can students enter into the thesis defense. After the defense, students can apply for LL.M. Degree.
Ⅶ. Other Descriptions
This Program is applicable to international students who participate in the All-English Master of Law (LL.M.) Program in SUFE Law School. All courses except for the Chinese language course will be taught in English. The degree thesis should be written and defended in English.
