LL.M. Program at KoGuan School of Law, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

          The LL.M. (Master of Laws) Program in Chinese Law, offered by KoGuan School of Law at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, is a distinguished graduate law program. This program, focusing on Chinese civil and commercial law, provides foreign law students and legal professionals an exceptional opportunity to delve into Chinese law, legal processes, and engage in Chinese and comparative law research.

Cost: 

 Program Structure:

• The 2.5-year program mirrors the Master of Laws program for Chinese students, comprising a 1-year school curriculum and a 1.5-year independent research and thesis writing phase.
• All LL.M. courses are conducted in English, tailored specifically for international students.
• Courses are taught by regular faculty and experts from public and private practice.
• Each student is assigned an academic advisor to supervise research and LL.M. thesis writing.

LL.M. Application:

Applicant Eligibility:

1. Non-Chinese citizen.
2. Good physical and mental health.
3. Outstanding academic performance and potential.
4. Bachelor's degree for master program applicants. Master's degree for doctoral program applicants.
5. Proficiency in Chinese and/or English.

Application Materials:

1. Degree certificates (scanned files).
2. Transcripts (scanned files). Master's program applicants submit undergraduate transcripts; doctoral program applicants submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
3. Proof of language proficiency (refer to Language Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs).
4. Scanned copy of passport.
5. Passport-size photo.
6. Personal statement and study plan.
7. Two letters of academic recommendation from scholars (associate professors or above) or senior professionals in a related academic field.

Note: Documents not in English or Chinese should be translated and uploaded.

Scholarships:

SJTU offers various scholarships, including Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship, and others.