PALS Certificate Checklist (updated 11/11/2020) - For students entering Fall 2015 and after
2015 PALS Certificate Checklist (updated 04/19/16) - Optional for students entering Fall 2014 and prior
Students may take general Asian comparative and international law courses or choose from more specialized courses on Chinese, Japanese or Pacific law.
Every year we also offer special courses taught by visiting Asian scholars; recent courses have included Administrative Law in Japan, Law in the Philippines, Introduction to Law in Taiwan, Korean Law, and Legal Reform and Legal Education in Japan. Students with an interest in Pacific-Asian research may work with a faculty member in a directed study course, as well as write their second-year seminar paper on a Pacific-Asian topic.
Students may also enroll in additional Asian-Pacific related courses in the University's graduate schools to supplement their legal studies. The avaliable courses are exceptionally broad, allowing students to pursue advanced study in courses such as Japanese Financial Management, East Asia Now, Korean Politics, Island Southeast Asia, Politics and Development in China, and International Conflict Resolution. We also encourage students to learn, or even improve their language skills during their time here.
Students who pursue a graduate certificate in Pacific-Asian Legal Studies may choose to focus on Asian and business-related topics or concentrate on Pacific Islands and legal issues. Students may also receive credit for an approved externship in Asia or the Pacific, and for related courses taken in other graduate programs in the University.
