Peking University School of Transnational Law was established in 2008 as a part of the Shenzhen Graduate School at Peking University. Peking University School of Transnational Law is the first program to offer a western-style Juris Doctor curriculum alongside a Chinese-style Juris Master curriculum. The program provides an innovative and transnational approach to the legal field, creating cross-cultural legal education for students. Peking University School of Transnational Law is located in Shenzhen, China. Situated in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen is part of a regional initiative that focuses on innovation and modernization. Shenzhen is a hub for internationalization and is referred to as the “Silicon Valley of China.”
Semester Dates
Peking University School of Transnational Law follows a quarter system. Quarters that closely follow the semester schedule of Miami Law are eligible for the exchange program. Quarter One is from August 19 to November 3. Quarter Three is from February 17 to April 27. Thus, the international exchange program at Peking University School of Transnational Law is available in Quarters One and Three.
Accessibility
For information regarding accommodations, please email duyating@stl.pku.edu.cn.
Course Offerings
Students will need to register for courses in person. This must be done at the School of Transnational Law building at the Peking University Shenzhen campus at the beginning of Quarters One and Three. Students should consider the following important dates for course enrollment:
- Mid-August: Beginning of Quarter One
- Mid-February: Beginning of Quarter Three
Students may not transfer foreign language or other non-law courses taken at the partner exchange school back to Miami Law for J.D. credit. If a student enrolls in such courses, they understand they are for self-interest only and will not be considered for transfer towards their J.D. degree.
