Master of Laws in Comparative Law (English‑taught)
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This English‑medium Master of Laws in Comparative Law program focuses on comparative legal research between Chinese legal system and major global legal systems, including civil‑law system, common‑law system and other regional legal regimes. Rooted in CUPL’s solid academic foundation in comparative law research, this program aims to cultivate international legal talents who are capable of conducting cross‑jurisdictional legal analysis, understanding legal culture differences and handling cross‑border legal affairs. Core curriculum modules include comparative constitutional law, comparative civil and commercial law, comparative criminal law, comparative procedural law, international comparative legal history, cross‑border human‑rights law and comparative legal methodology. The program adopts credit‑based teaching system, integrating theoretical lectures, comparative case workshops, academic seminars and research paper training. Students are guided to finish multiple research reports during their study period. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree; applicants with law‑related academic background are preferred. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English study plan are required during application. Admitted students must complete required course credits, finish academic research assignments and pass master thesis defense to obtain the LL.M degree. Graduates can engage in legal practice, legal research and legal consulting work for international organizations, cross‑border law firms, multinational corporate legal departments and comparative‑law research institutions worldwide.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 24 Months (2 academic years)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
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