Comparative Law and China

This seminar surveys the legal system of the People’s Republic of China, using China as a vehicle to explore and understand broader questions about law and legal comparison. Topics covered include China’s basic political and economic structure, courts and dispute resolution, and selected topics in constitutional law, property law, corporate law, data regulation, foreign investment, trade, and international law. The seminar is designed to be accessible to all students, including those without prior knowledge of China, who are interested in understanding the legal dynamics of an increasingly important global power. UPPER-CLASS WRITING REQUIREMENT: A limited number of students may use this class to satisfy the requirement. ** A student who fails to attend the initial meeting of a seminar, or to obtain permission to be absent from either the instructor or the Registrar, may be administratively dropped from the seminar. Students who are on a wait list for a seminar are required to attend the first seminar meeting to be considered for enrollment.