Law in China with Projects Abroad (2-Week High School Special)

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Dates: 2010: Sunday, June 27th - Saturday, July 10th; Sunday, July 18th - Saturday, July 31st; Sunday, August 1st - Saturday, August 14th

Description: For anyone considering a career in law, spending two weeks visiting a variety of law organizations in Shanghai will offer a unique work-experience opportunity. Your time will include visits to a law firm and to legal departments of international companies. On arrival you will receive a briefing on the legal system in China from your supervisor, who will speak excellent English and will be happy to answer your questions. During the two week placement you will receive a broad overview of law in China, spanning the entire legal spectrum of commercial and corporate law. You will have the chance to spend time with experienced lawyers and visit foreign chambers of commerce, media organizations and a local law university and your work may include researching case studies, proof reading documents and making comparisons between the Chinese, British, and other worldwide legal systems.

You will live in furnished apartments with other volunteers in the Pudong area of Shanghai (on the East side of the river). During the weekend, a city tour and a visit to Hangzhou and its beautiful West Lake will be organized.

Highlights: Although it is embracing capitalist modernity, beneath the glitzy highrises China retains strong traditions, cultures and values that have been honed and developed over several millennia.

In Shanghai, one of the world's largest cities, you will be free to experience the Chinese lifestyle while living in an apartment with up to three other volunteers. While living in the city, you will be able to see first hand how quickly China is changing and adapting to Western influences. During your cultural immersion, you'll get to sample local dishes and Shanghainese entertainment or dance at the swankiest club; the choice is yours!

Hangzhou is famous for its natural beauty as well as its historical and cultural traditions. While sharing Shanghai's thrive for change and diversity, it is also home to the beautiful West Lake for a relaxing weekend.

In addition, this project offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture in a manner which even the most hardened of backpackers could never hope to do.

Cost in US$: USD 2,895 for two weeks

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement: As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded: 1992