LLM Program

Located Beijing and founded in 1941, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is a key university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China. It is the first institution specializing in foreign language studies. Among the more than 7,000 registered BFSU students, there are approximately 1,000 international students. To date, BFSU has established extensive academic partnerships with 320 universities and educational institutions in 65 countries and regions of the world. As the authority of foreign language teaching, BFSU will definitly prepare you a master of languages.

Introduction

The L.LM. Program is designed for lawyers and non-lawyers from countries other than China who are interested in Chinese law and international business transactions. BFSU law school offers foreign law professionals and law graduates as well as non-law graduates a unique opportunity to develop an expertise in Chinese law through its LLM Program in Chinese Business and Commercial Law. The L.LM. Program also affords the opportunity to forge professional ties, learn the Chinese language and experience China’s rich culture and history.

Features of LLM Program

The LL.M program in Chinese Business and Commercial Law is a master program set up especially for non-Chinese foreign law graduates, lawyers and non-law graduate students. All courses are taught in English. Courses taught provide students with a solid foundation in Chinese business and commercial laws, including contracts, real property, company law, administrative law, trade law,

LLM students will be awarded the LL.M degree upon attaining the number of required credits.

The LL.M program is a two-year program (four semesters) beginning at fall each year. After completing all required courses in the first year, LLM students can participate in internships either in China or foreign countries and write a thesis in their second year.

LL.M Program Focus

The LL.M Program focuses on Chinese civil law and commercial law with an examination of international and commercial business transactions. Designed to expose students to both the legal theory and legal practice, the program includes full-time study of of the law in the first year and the option of writing a thesis or participating in an internship in the second year. LL.M candidates must complete a minimum of 24 credits hours and a thesis paper associated with one course area. The internship is a unique feature of the program, as internship provides opportunities for students to gain practical legal experience in Beijing and other leading cities in China. Here is a list of course.

Fall Semester (1st year)

Chinese Political and Legal System Chinese Contract Law Chinese Tort Law Chinese Company Law Chinese Constitutional and Administrative Law Chinese Criminal Law and Criminal Procedures Basic Chinese Language

Spring Semester (1st year)

Foreign Trade Laws and Regulations Foreign Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions Chinese Intellectual Property Law Chinese Civil Procedures & Arbitration Law Chinese Banking Law and Capital Markets Chinese Labour Law and Scocial Security Chinese Insolvency and Corporate Reorganizations Intermediate Chinese Language

International School of Business at Beijing Foreign Studies University was established to create a truly progressive business education program set on the basis of integrating an American business teaching model with a deep understanding of Asian cultures. Its campus, located in the capital of China, provides the perfect background for such a dynamic program, centering on Chinese businesses and their relationships with foreign countries.

 International School of Business offers students a most pertinent and unique combination of subjects, addressing contemporary Chinese business concerns, Chinese culture, Asian values and advanced Western and American business practice and management. Students are encouraged to develop themselves into responsible, ethical business leaders who solve contentious issues with a strong practical and theoretical grounding and cultural sensitivity. All class instruction and discussions of contemporary business issues are done in English, drawing on the vast knowledge and experience of our international faculty. In addition, an interactive and applied teaching model is followed in order to give students valuable practical experience in the real life.

Chinese helps students to understand the local culture and economic pattern better and to get rewarding internship and employment opportunities locally and abroad.
 

BFSU-Sol Bridge students enjoy the convenience of dormitories located on and nearby Beijing Foreign Studies University campus, a short walk away form classrooms and cafeterias. Our recently renovated dormitories are comfortable and clean. Students have the option of choosing among different styles and designs in accommodation and whether or not they prefer to share a room.

On-Campus Accommodation

Four dormitory buildings, located on the Beijing Foreign Studies University campus, are allocated for international students. They are the Guojiao Building on the east campus, the White Building, Building 6 and Building 7 on the west campus. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, television set, telephone, desk and chair, bed and bedding. High-speed Internet Facilities and services are available in dormitory rooms and are provided at a nominal charge.

Accommodation Fee

1.White Building

Double Room  RMB 40~50

Single Room  RMB 60~90

2.Guojiao Building

Double Room  RMB 70~110

Studio  RMB 260~300

Off-Campus Accommodation

The off-campus dormitory is located a 15 minute walk from the BFSU-SolBridge campus. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, heater, telephone, Internet access, a balcony, bed and bedding, desk and chair. The dormitory complex also houses a cafeteria, convenience store and a bank. Transportation is very convenient and a bus to campus, or elsewhere, stops right outside the dormitory gates.

Dormitory	Room Type	Fee	Conditions
Wanliu Building	Sharing:4 People	CNY 30/day	4 students share one room, bathroom
	Sharing: 2 People	CNY 55/day	2 students share one room, bathroom
	Single Room	CNY 110/day	Private room and bathroom

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

• Non-Chinese Resident
• Bachelor Degree
• English proficient

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date

 and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant

3.Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.

If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English

 and be notarized.

4.Transcript of postgraduate school

5.Letter of recommendation
the original letters from professor or associate professor or equivalents

6.Personal Statement
Personal Statement (800 words) with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English.

7.Letter of guarantee
The guardian should write out his/her name, nationality, occupation and address (if an organization acts as the guardian, reference to the organization should be made clear).