Hong Kong offers an abundance of cultural resources including art galleries, museums, theaters and concerts. There are pubs, night clubs and restaurants of every variety. Local travel is fast, efficient, and inexpensive and often involves crossing Victories Harbor by the Star Ferry - a special treat day or night. The 1996 program has been approved by the American Bar Association and is offered as a part of the fully accredited curriculum of the Syracuse University College of Law. The College of Law is approved by the American Bar Association and is charter member of the Association of American Law Schools.
Special provision is made for European and Asian law students.
The program does not require prior knowledge of international law, intellectual property, technology transfer or business law. Student are required to enroll for credit. Six semester hours of credit are awarded for successful completion of the program. Participating students are responsible for obtaining approval from their own law schools to transfer credits. Standing is based on attendance, class participation and take-home final examination given at the end of the program.