Jones Day International Law Firm in Beijing recently announced the winners of its ninth annual International Legal Fellowship Awards.

The law firm selected eight outstanding law students from Beijing universities as part of the firm's commitment to encourage the study of law. The students come from different regions of China, including the provinces of Shaanxi, Shandong, Hubei, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and the city of Beijing.

Awards are based on academic record, original thought, oral and written presentation skills in English and Chinese as well as other achievements. Winners will receive 15,000 yuan each to support their education and experience in the legal area of their choice.

(China Daily 06/29/2009 page9)