U.S. China Law Society - Understanding and Promoting Legal Reform and The Rule of Law in China

U.S. China Law Society (the "Law Society") is dedicated to advancing legal reform and the rule of law in China. It consists of people who share common interests in broad legal and institutional reform issues in China. Its members include lawyers, legal scholars, policy makers and law students, as well as economists, political scientists, journalists and other members of the public who are interested in China's legal and institutional reform issues.

The Law Society furthers its purpose through the following programs. The Academic Program hosts seminars, meetings and other events to study and discuss China's legal and institutional reform issues. The Publishing Program publishes a law journal and series of books on law-related topics. The Teaching Program sponsors teaching sessions at major Chinese law schools. In addition, the Annual Conference Program plans and holds an annual conference of Law Society members.

The Law Society is governed by a Board of Directors and advised by a Board of Advisors. An Executive Board is responsible for its day-to-day operations under the supervision of the Board of Directors. It is funded by institutional and individual donations and member contributions (click here to contribute). It is an independent nonprofit organization based in the United States.



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