How to apply
Please note that applications for 2011 have closed and late applications are no longer being considered.
To apply, please submit a completed application form accompanied by a A$500 deposit (which is part-payment of the fee for in-Shanghai expenses) and all relevant evidentiary and permission documents, as outlined on the application form. Please note that the deposit will only be refunded if your application is unsuccessful or in the event that the Winter School is cancelled. Please ensure you read the Student Information Booklet prior to completing the application form.
- Student information booklet (pdf, 377KB)
A maximum of 65 students will be accepted into the program. Preference is given to University of Sydney law students and then to cross-institutional law students. Non-degree and non-law applications are considered only if space permits.
Postgraduate students please note that results may not be released until May 2012 so you may not be able to graduate until Semester Two, 2012 if this is your final unit of study.
Additional information relating to the application process is available here.
Enrolment with the Sydney Law School
Students will enrol in one of the following units of study depending on their enrolment status:
- LAWS3068 CHINESE LAWS AND CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEMS (6 credit points)
This unit is available to University of Sydney and cross-institutional undergraduate students. - LAWS3014 CHINESE LAWS AND CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEMS (8 credit points)
This unit is available to cross-institutional undergraduate and Juris Doctor students only. - LAWS5368 CHINESE LAWS AND CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEMS (6 credit points)
This unit is available to University of Sydney and cross-institutional Juris Doctor students only. - LAWS6001 CHINESE LAWS AND CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEMS (12 credit points)
This unit is available to postgraduate students only.
Undergraduate students from the University of Sydney
University of Sydney undergraduate students undertaking the Winter School enrol in LAWS3068 which is offered as a summer session unit for 2011. Students should enrol in a standard load in Semester Two, 2011, in addition to LAWS3068.
Applications will be assessed in August and you will be notified as to whether your application has been successful by the end of August. Your enrolment will be finalised by undergraduate student administration in October once you have paid the fee for in-Shanghai expenses in full.
The fee for in-Shanghai expenses is due for payment on Friday 23 September 2011. Payment can be made by credit card or by cheque or money order made payable to the University of Sydney. Cash payments are not accepted. If you elect to defer your tuition fee payment using FEE-HELP (eligible students only), a completed Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form must also be submitted by this date. If you elect, or are required, to pay your tuition fee upfront, the due date for payment is Friday 28 October 2011.
Undergraduate cross-institutional students
Undergraduate cross-institutional students enrol in either LAWS3068 or LAWS3014.
Please note that cross-institutional students are required to obtain written permission from their home institution and must also provide a current academic transcript at the time of application. Further information regarding the supporting documentation required at the time of application is available here and on the application form.
Applications will be assessed in August and you will be notified as to whether your application has been successful by the end of August. Your enrolment will be finalised by undergraduate student administration in October once you have paid the fee for in-Shanghai expenses in full.
The fee for in-Shanghai expenses is due for payment on Friday 23 September 2011. Payment can be made by credit card or by cheque or money order made payable to the University of Sydney. Cash payments are not accepted. If you elect to defer your tuition fee payment using FEE-HELP (eligible students only), a completed Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form must also be submitted by this date. If you elect, or are required, to pay your tuition fee upfront, the due date for payment is Friday 28 October 2011.
Juris Doctor students
University of Sydney and cross-institutional JD students will enrol in LAWS5368. Cross-institutional JD students may also enrol in the 8 credit point undergraduate elective unit LAWS3014 providing they have permission to do so from their home institution.
Applications will be assessed in August and you will be notified as to whether your application has been successful by the end of August. Your enrolment will be finalised by undergraduate student administration in October once you have paid the fee for in-Shanghai expenses in full.
The fee for in-Shanghai expenses is due for payment on Friday 23 September 2011. Payment can be made by credit card or by cheque or money order made payable to the University of Sydney. Cash payments are not accepted. If you elect to defer your tuition fee payment using FEE-HELP (eligible students only), a completed Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form must also be submitted by this date. If you elect, or are required, to pay your tuition fee upfront, the due date for payment is Friday 28 October 2011.
Please note that cross-institutional students are required to obtain written permission from their home institution and must also provide a current academic transcript at the time of application. Further information regarding the supporting documentation required at the time of application is available on the application form.
Postgraduate students
Postgraduate students enrol in LAWS6001 CHINESE LAWS AND CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEMS which is offered as a 2011 late intensive unit. Enrolments will be processed by postgraduate student administration. Students will not be able to enrol online.
Applications will be assessed in August and you will be notified as to whether your application has been successful by the end of August. Successful applicants must then submit an enrolment variation request form and lodge it with postgraduate student administration to finalise your enrolment (Master of International Business and Law students need to contact the University of Sydney Business School).
Please note that you will be required to pay your tuition fee as soon as you have received notification from the University that your enrolment has been finalised.
Should you require further information regarding tuition fee payment procedures, postgraduate law students are advised to contact postgraduate student administration on +61 2 9351 0267. Master of International Business and Law students should contact the University of Sydney Business School.
The fee for in-Shanghai expenses is due for payment on Friday 23 September 2011. Payment can be made by credit card or by cheque or money order made payable to the University of Sydney. Cash payments are not accepted.
Postgraduate cross-institutional students please note that in addition to submitting an application form for the Shanghai Winter School, you must also apply for admission to Sydney Law School. Domestic postgraduate cross-institutional students must apply online for admission to the University. To do so, please click here to be taken to the SydneyStudent website to start the application process.
International postgraduate cross-institutional students are advised to contact the Law School's postgraduate International Student Liaison Officer on +61 2 9351 0314 or at for further information regarding admission to Sydney Law School as an international cross-institutional student.
