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John Smagula is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, specializing in international legal education. He directs LL.M. programs, study abroad initiatives, and student exchanges, while developing graduate legal education programs. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, he has lectured extensively in China and presented at international conferences.
- M.S.Ed., Temple University
- J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
- B.A., Pomona College
His research focuses on international legal education, teaching methodologies, and cross-cultural legal systems. He previously directed Temple's China Rule-of-Law Program (2003–2018), overseeing curriculum development, faculty training, and partnerships with institutions like Tsinghua University.
John taught law at Tsinghua, Zhongshan, and Sichuan Universities and practiced corporate law in New York and Hong Kong. He maintains a bilingual Chinese-English blog, contributes to language-learning discourse, and is a certified tea specialist in both China and the U.S., frequently lecturing on Chinese tea culture.
