<strong>Law</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students Participate in Sino-U.S.Forum in Beijing I U S C H O O L O F L AW S U M M E R A L U M N I M A G A Z I N E
STUDENTS AT THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – INDIANAPOLIS PARTICIPATED IN THE INAUGURAL SINO-U.S. INTERNATIONAL FORUM for <strong>Law</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students on June 6, 2010 at the Renmin University <strong>of</strong> China (RUC) <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> in Beijing. The Forum was organized by IU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> – <strong>Indiana</strong>polis Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lloyd T. Wilson, Jr. and RUC <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ding Xiangshun. The Forum was sponsored by the Joint Center for Asian <strong>Law</strong> Studies—a partnership <strong>of</strong> IU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> – <strong>Indiana</strong>polis and the RUC <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>—and was held in conjunction with the IU school’s Chinese <strong>Law</strong> Summer Program. At the Forum, six RUC law students and nine U.S. law students made presentations concerning various aspects <strong>of</strong> their legal educations. Eight <strong>of</strong> the U.S. presenters are students at IU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> – <strong>Indiana</strong>polis: Erin Albert, Michael Carter, Michael Gabelman, Melinda Mains, Jeremy Parker, William Singer, Mark Shope, and James zinger. An international panel <strong>of</strong> experts led discussions relating to each student’s presentation. In addition to Wilson and Ding, the panelists were: Niu Wenjie, Director, China Securities Depository & Clearing Corp. Ltd.; Xue Haibin, Solicitor and Partner, Zhonglun W D <strong>Law</strong> Firm; Stephen Leonard, British international law expert and adjunct pr<strong>of</strong>essor at RUC <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>; Keith M. Brandt, Senior Partner, Beijing Office <strong>of</strong> Hommonds <strong>Law</strong> Firm (U.K.); Andrew Lin, Partner <strong>of</strong> Blacklaw LLP, Irvine, California; and Charles Wharton, Harvard <strong>Law</strong> <strong>School</strong>. The Forum was “a terrific opportunity for our students,” Wilson said. He explained that “at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the summer program, RUC and IU students were paired in mentor/mentee relationships, which enabled them to make friendships and engage in informal conversations about their legal education.” In addition, “the students’ presentations were videotaped and their transcribed remarks will be published by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ding and made available to law schools throughout China.” IU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> – <strong>Indiana</strong>polis student Mark Shope added, “The Sino-U.S. International Forum for <strong>Law</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students at Renmin University was a wonderful opportunity for students from both sides <strong>of</strong> the Pacific to learn about the similarities and differences in ideas and experiences <strong>of</strong> aspiring legal pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. For those <strong>of</strong> us who want to enter the workforce as an attorney with a nuanced approach to matters <strong>of</strong> international interest, these types <strong>of</strong> exchanges are priceless. For those who may choose a career that does not include international elements, these types <strong>of</strong> exchanges are important so that we may learn to see the world through different eyes. These exchanges helped me personally become more well-rounded, open-minded and culturally aware.” A second Sino-U.S. International Forum for <strong>Law</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students is planned for June 5, 2011. Top: The <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>—<strong>Indiana</strong>polis announced the formation <strong>of</strong> a Joint Center for Asian <strong>Law</strong> Studies in partnership with Renmin University <strong>of</strong> China <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> in Beijing. IU <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>—<strong>Indiana</strong>polis Dean Gary R. Roberts and Renmin University <strong>of</strong> China (RUC) <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> Dean Han Dayuan are pictured executing the agreement establishing the Joint Center at a ceremony in Beijing on June 17. Middle: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lloyd T. “Tom” Wilson (center) posed with members <strong>of</strong> the Legal English Association, which was the studentsponsoring group <strong>of</strong> the visit to China. The LEA is dedicated to helping students hone their English language skills, both generally and with regard to law. Bottom: Pictured above are all <strong>of</strong> the students who spoke at the Sino-U.S. International Forum for <strong>Law</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students, along with the expert commentators. I U S C H O O L O F L AW S U M M E R A L U M N I M A G A Z I N E
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