Zhejiang University Guanghua Law School was founded in 1945, under the title of Zhejiang University School of Law. Professor Li Haopei, the first dean of the School, has long been known as a leading scholar for his contribution to the development of modern Chinese international law as well as his commitment to the international judicial practice. During Dean Li’s term, the School of Law enjoyed a boom in its academic development. Due to the outstanding scholars from home and abroad, legal education here, which was then famous far and near, had significantly flourished. However, as a consequence of national college restructuring, the School of Law was closed later on. Although the School had undergone a variety of twists and burns, the vision to cultivate talents for the construction of rule of law has never been abandoned. In 1980, Hangzhou University re-established its Law Department, and the fine traditions of legal education fostered by Zhejiang University School of Law, has since been carried on.
“Take it as it is, but stand by goodness; understand laws, but seek justice always.” From time to time, Guanghua Law School has spared no efforts to communicate its understanding of its existence to others through this school motto. We, the members of Guanghua Law School, should in the first place develop a sense of historical responsibility as well as a sense of mission. Meanwhile, we should question ourselves, “Why are we here? What shall we do here?”
Prof. HU Ming
Dean
Zhejiang University Guanghua Law School
