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The
Scheme's programme lasts for approximately one year,
normally starting in London in early June and ending in May the following year.
The programme features
17 weeks of study at the School of Oriental and African
Studies (SOAS), starting
with four weeks learning Legal English, followed by
13 weeks studying English law and practice.
In September participants start a 12-week placement
with solicitors' firms, and between the end of February
and the end of April a ten-week placement is completed at barristers'
chambers.
In the spring, a brief visit is made to the European
legal institutions, including the International
Criminal Court and UN War Crimes Tribunal for former
Yugoslavia.
A number of social events are organised by the China
Law Council during the year, enabling participants to
meet lawyers from London, around England and overseas.
During the year the British Council provides welfare
support, and the Scheme administrators will help the
participants to cope with any difficulties that may
arise during the stay in England.
By
way of example, the
programme for the Scheme in 2006 - 2007 is shown below.
Please note that the Hong Kong placement is no longer a
part of the programme.
| June |
Week
1 |
Introduction
and briefings |
| June
- July |
Weeks 2 - 5 |
English
language Training |
| July
- September |
Weeks
6 - 15 |
Study
at SOAS including:
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Introduction
to English Law, European Law
and Sources of Law. The Civil Litigation Process.
Contract Law. Tort. Equity.
Business Associations. Banking Law.
Legal Research. Legal Practice: Skills and
Ethics
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| September
- December |
Weeks
16 - 28 |
Placement
with Solicitors' Firm |
| End
December |
Weeks
29 - 30 |
Christmas/New
Year Holiday |
| January |
Weeks 31 - 32 |
Study
at SOAS: International Trade Law.
Intellectual Property Law. Commercial Crime
|
| January
- March |
Weeks 33 - 40 |
Placements
with barristers' chambers |
| March |
Week 41 |
Study at SOAS: European Law |
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March |
Week 42 |
Visit to the European legal institutions |
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April |
Weeks 43 - 44 |
Easter Holiday |
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April |
Week 45 |
Free time plus
travel to Hong Kong
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| April - June |
Weeks 46 - 54 |
Placement with solicitors' firms in Hong
Kong |
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