Master in LLM in Chinese Law

Tuition is 12,940 USD per year. The application deadline for Master in LLM in Chinese Law is Jun 30, 2027.

The Master in LLM in Chinese Law at China University of Political Science and Law is a Master's degree program for students who want to learn about Chinese law. It takes less than a year to complete and is taught in English.

The program teaches students about Chinese legal history, constitutional law, and contract law. Students learn how to analyze Chinese laws and regulations, and develop skills in Chinese legal writing and research, with practical experience through internships and law clinics.

Graduates can work as Chinese Law Specialists, Legal Consultants, Business Lawyers, Intellectual Property Lawyers, or Corporate Lawyers in companies, law firms, or government agencies that deal with China.

China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) in Beijing is a premier institution for legal and political studies, founded in 1952 with a national reputation for training legal professionals and scholars. Home to more than 17,500 students, including international learners, CUPL offers focused programs across law, political science, public administration and related disciplines. The university’s two campuses in Haidian and Changping provide extensive teaching and research facilities dedicated to jurisprudence and social sciences.

CUPL emphasizes rigorous theoretical training alongside practical legal skills, offering undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs as well as professional training and international collaborations such as the China-EU School of Law. The university hosts specialized research institutes, think tanks and centers that participate in legislative consultation and public policy research. Faculty credentials and discipline-focused resources support deep study in areas such as international law, criminal justice and evidence science.

Student life at CUPL includes legal clinics, moot courts, internships with legal institutions and numerous research opportunities. On-campus accommodation is affordable though limited, so early application is recommended. For international students aiming for high-quality legal education in China, CUPL provides strong academic credentials, extensive professional networks and a clear pathway into legal research, policy work or practice in domestic and international contexts.