EnglishProfileProfileThe School of Law aims at providing legal education with an emphasis on finance and business. Hence, unlike traditional legal education, the core curriculum focuses on basic legal courses as well as basic course in business school such as accounting and economics. Having finished their basic training both in law and business courses, students then are encouraged to develop their specialty in financial law, law and technology, taxation or international commerce law. Also, in line with Chung Yuan Christian University’s emphasis on holistic education, the School of Law also lists Legal Ethics as a compulsory course, hoping to cultivate legal professionals with ethical practices. To help prepare its students for future practices, the School of Law provides a wide selection of advance courses that are theoretical-oriented as well as practice-oriented. The School of Law also encourages students to serve in its Legal Aid Program, so that students can test their training and help people in real life. Since its establishment, its Legal Aid Program has been awarded grants from the Ministry of Education for their service in places such as the Taiwan Taoyuan District Court, and Taoyuan County Government’s consumer protection service.
Projects and EventsThough the School of Law was established only recently, it stands on a firm foundation based on the Department of Financial and Economic Law’s past achievements. This includes:
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DeanProf. Dr. Heitmann, G.F. Yen since August 1, 2005 Prof. Dr. jur, I Hwang since August 1, 2007 Prof. Dr. Jen-Kong,Kuo since Auguest 1, 2008~2010 Prof. Dr. Kwang, Cheng-Hwa since Auguest 1, 2011~2012 (Acting Dean) Prof. Dr. Jen-Kong,Kuo since Auguest 1, 2013~ (Acting Dean) History and Milestones1991 The Department of Financial and Economic Law was established under the College of Business. It was also the country’s first department concentrating on financial and economic law. 1992 The Department of Financial and Economic Law was expanded from one class to two classes. 1995 The Department set up two Master of Law Programs respectively for full-time students with an LL.B., and full-time students without and LL.B. 2001 The Department set up Master of Law Program for legal professional. 2005 The School of Law was founded.
Future ProspectThe School of Law aims at combining legal and business training to produce legal professionals with a holistic vision in line with Chung Yuan Christian University. Hence, in addition to traditional legal training, the School hopes to provide a rich environment with a curriculum that balances theory, practice and ethics in law. Ultimately, the School wishes to foster legal professionals in the area of Financial Law, Law and Technology, Taxation and International Commerce Law that contributes to the society and the country’s development. |