LAWS6857 - Introduction to Chinese Law

Objectives

• Examine the legal system of the People’s Republic of China.
• Address Chinese legal history and tradition and the development of modern Chinese law.
• Explore the influence of international law on the Chinese domestic legal system and China’s developing role in international law.

Content

Chinese court system; dispute resolution; constitutional and administrative law; the civil and criminal systems; land law; labour law and intellectual property.

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
30 April & 1, 14-15 May 2009

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

• 1 x 2,000 Word Assignment (30%)
• 1 x Take Home Exam (70%)

Courses this unit is available in

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Business Law | Master of International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Business Law | Master of International Business and Law