Peking University Law School
Peking University Law School, in Haidian District, Beijing, is the law school of Peking University, a major public research university in China. Founded in 1904 as the law department, it is the oldest law school in the country.
The school offers four degrees: Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws, Juris Master, and Doctor of Laws. It has around 70–80 professors, about 700 undergraduates, 1,100 postgraduates, and 200 doctoral students, and hosts several research centers.
Peking University Law School is highly regarded for its competitive admission and strong academic output. From 2015 to 2017, it ranked first in Mainland China and among the top three in Asia according to QS World University Rankings. The LLB program often has the highest average entrance scores in China, and many master’s programs have low acceptance rates.
The school publishes 11 legal journals, including the Peking University Law Journal and the Peking University Law Review. Alumni include Li Keqiang, former Premier of China, and several justices of China’s Supreme Court. In recent years, a large number of graduates have joined top Chinese law firms, highlighting the program’s influence.
Historically, the law school is one of the few in China that did not close during the Cultural Revolution. It has been involved in notable legal developments in modern China, including student inquiries and public-interest litigation that impacted civil rights and environmental protection. The school also counts prominent scholars and jurists among its faculty and alumni, such as Zhang Qianfan and Wang Tieya. Among its notable contemporary alumni is Ding Liren, a world chess champion.
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