SMART LAW - What is it & what will it do for me?
The China Smart Law programme has been specifically tailored to meet the very important current needs of legal practitioners that have clientele cooperating with or
interested in entering the China market; the programme is not designed for the law student. Object of Smart Law training
- To introduce the legal system and legislative framework of China Law.
- To develop a knowledge base of Chinese Civil law (especially in the area of investment in China and commercial transactions).
- For legal practitioners to have the competence to correctly instruct clients on legal issues pertaining to their business activities in China.
- To develop a communication network with reputable and experienced Chinese law firms.
- To confidently promote their firm domestically as one that is China acquainted.
Smart law is designed to bring to the table for the first time a course that embodies all the elements required for successful operations in China:
- China Law knowledge base
- China Law, understanding its practice and implications
- China Law Firm network
- China business, understanding the methodology
- China business, to be street wise and savvy
- China protocols, traditions and customs
Smart Law delivers an extremely well balanced view of Chinese Law, its principles and practice, the business environment, the law firms, its people, its government, and most importantly, the distinct
differences and idiosyncrasies of China! Content of Smart Law Programme Introduction to the
foundation of Chinese Civil law, which includes, but is not be limited to:
- The legislation system, the basic rule of Civil law,
- Difference between Civil law system and Common law system,
- Law related to international transactions,
- The legal issues and practice with respect foreign investment in China;
- Laws pertaining to the Chinese security market,
- Chinese financial system, banking system and relevant investment in this area, China and WTO,
- IPR laws,
- Labour and Insurance laws,
- Administration law in China,
- Arbitration law and its practice in China.
The Smart Law programme also includes visits to a
- Beijing District Court in Session
- The Supreme Court of China,
- China Law Association,
- Ministry of Justice, and
Direct introductions to the principals of reputable Chinese law firms, together with anecdotal addresses by foreign executives of overseas corporations and other entities with respect the opportunities
and pitfalls of operating in China.  Beijing University Law School:
Beijing University's Law School most senior lecturers, and China's foremost legal experts will deliver lectures based on the reality of the China Legal System. Beijing University
[or Beida (Pronounced Bay-dah) as it is affectionately know to the Chinese] Law School is the oldest in China [1904] and most respected in all Asia.
Lectures will cover a broad spectrum of must knows for any firm that has or is contemplating recruiting clients interested in China.
- Chinese Legal system
- Chinese Civil Law system
- Difference between Civil Law system and Common Law system
- Comparison with British Common Law
- Basic rules of Chinese Civil law
- Chinese Civil Procedure law
- Chinese Contract law
- Chinese Corporation law
- Laws of JV, Contractual JV, wholly foreign owned Company, foreign company's representative offices in China.
- Foreign Corporation Tax law and Individual Income Tax law
- IP law and its practice (Trademark law, Copyright law, Patent law)
- Banking laws,
- Security laws and introduction of Chinese financial market
- Labor Law and Foreign Labour Law, and legal practice
- Arbitration Law and its practice
- Administration Law
- China and WTO
 Certificate:
Smart Law is a
Beijing University Certificate programme. The Graduation Ceremony will take place at the University with the opportunity for a special photo shoot
2004/2005 Smart Law
Smart Law Courses are limited to 30 persons The Programme Cost
$AUD15,000, $CAD15,182, GBP 6352.00, $NZD 17,225, $USD 11,600 per person, See inclusions, Section 3. Prices subject to Terms & Conditions Clause 6. Queensland Government support The Queensland Department of State Development considers Smart Law "Hot News" |
