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The Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Law also offers research and education in substantive law in various fields of jurisprudence as well as in basic law, international law, political science, and comparative law. The aim of the program is not only to train researchers but also to foster highly skilled professionals with a broad international perspective. The program features small-group education in the form of seminars, and academic advisors provide research and thesis guidance. The department is well equipped with research facilities and has a small enrollment limit, so students can pursue their research in a favorable environment.
For the Master’s Program, we have reorganized the graduate school to make it “easy to enter and easy to learn.” First, we hold entrance examinations twice a year, in September and February, for both the general admission and the entrance examination for working adults. In addition, we have established an exemption system for the written foreign language exam component of the general entrance examination, and have abolished the written foreign language exam component for the entrance examination for working adults. Furthermore, since the 2021 entrance examination, we have introduced an examination system that requires only a document review (including a research plan) and an oral examination. After admission, students can complete the Master’s course in one year if they meet certain requirements, and can obtain a degree by submitting a master’s thesis or research paper.
The main objective of the Doctoral Program is to train researchers. Many graduates of this program are employed as university faculty members. Curriculum
The Master’s Program aims to deepen the basic knowledge of the law and political science generally acquired at the undergraduate level, to help students transition to research in their major, and to cultivate advanced legal and analytical skills in politics. For working people, there are specialized courses that relate the knowledge and experience acquired in the working world to the major courses and aim to sharpen specialized perspectives and analytical skills.
To meet the diverse needs of students, including not only aspiring researchers but also highly specialized professionals and those who wish to become such, the Master’s Program curriculum allows students to take social science-related courses and practical courses in ten other departments.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Law also offers research and education in substantive law in various fields of jurisprudence as well as in basic law, international law, political science, and comparative law. The aim of the program is not only to train researchers but also to foster highly skilled professionals with a broad international perspective. The program features small-group education in the form of seminars, and academic advisors provide research and thesis guidance. The department is well equipped with research facilities and has a small enrollment limit, so students can pursue their research in a favorable environment.
For the Master’s Program, we have reorganized the graduate school to make it “easy to enter and easy to learn.” First, we hold entrance examinations twice a year, in September and February, for both the general admission and the entrance examination for working adults. In addition, we have established an exemption system for the written foreign language exam component of the general entrance examination, and have abolished the written foreign language exam component for the entrance examination for working adults. Furthermore, since the 2021 entrance examination, we have introduced an examination system that requires only a document review (including a research plan) and an oral examination. After admission, students can complete the Master’s course in one year if they meet certain requirements, and can obtain a degree by submitting a master’s thesis or research paper.
The main objective of the Doctoral Program is to train researchers. Many graduates of this program are employed as university faculty members. Curriculum
The Master’s Program aims to deepen the basic knowledge of the law and political science generally acquired at the undergraduate level, to help students transition to research in their major, and to cultivate advanced legal and analytical skills in politics. For working people, there are specialized courses that relate the knowledge and experience acquired in the working world to the major courses and aim to sharpen specialized perspectives and analytical skills.
To meet the diverse needs of students, including not only aspiring researchers but also highly specialized professionals and those who wish to become such, the Master’s Program curriculum allows students to take social science-related courses and practical courses in ten other departments.
Admission Requirements
The Doctoral Program in Law seeks students with the following qualities
Students who are eager to acquire more specialized research skills and pursue a career as a legal expert in the future, assuming that they have acquired basic skills in law and politics in their Master’s studies
3 Years
Apr
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,820 USD
International
5,820 USD
Scholarships
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Graduate Program, PhD Law (taught in Japanese)
Yotsuya Campus, Tokyo, Japan
36 monthsProgramme duration
5,820 USDTuition Fee/year
AprStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
For the Master’s Program, we have reorganized the graduate school to make it “easy to enter and easy to learn.” First, we hold entrance examinations twice a year, in September and February, for both the general admission and the entrance examination for working adults. In addition, we have established an exemption system for the written foreign language exam component of the general entrance examination, and have abolished the written foreign language exam component for the entrance examination for working adults. Furthermore, since the 2021 entrance examination, we have introduced an examination system that requires only a document review (including a research plan) and an oral examination. After admission, students can complete the Master’s course in one year if they meet certain requirements, and can obtain a degree by submitting a master’s thesis or research paper.
The main objective of the Doctoral Program is to train researchers. Many graduates of this program are employed as university faculty members.
Curriculum
The Master’s Program aims to deepen the basic knowledge of the law and political science generally acquired at the undergraduate level, to help students transition to research in their major, and to cultivate advanced legal and analytical skills in politics. For working people, there are specialized courses that relate the knowledge and experience acquired in the working world to the major courses and aim to sharpen specialized perspectives and analytical skills.
To meet the diverse needs of students, including not only aspiring researchers but also highly specialized professionals and those who wish to become such, the Master’s Program curriculum allows students to take social science-related courses and practical courses in ten other departments.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
For the Master’s Program, we have reorganized the graduate school to make it “easy to enter and easy to learn.” First, we hold entrance examinations twice a year, in September and February, for both the general admission and the entrance examination for working adults. In addition, we have established an exemption system for the written foreign language exam component of the general entrance examination, and have abolished the written foreign language exam component for the entrance examination for working adults. Furthermore, since the 2021 entrance examination, we have introduced an examination system that requires only a document review (including a research plan) and an oral examination. After admission, students can complete the Master’s course in one year if they meet certain requirements, and can obtain a degree by submitting a master’s thesis or research paper.
The main objective of the Doctoral Program is to train researchers. Many graduates of this program are employed as university faculty members.
Curriculum
The Master’s Program aims to deepen the basic knowledge of the law and political science generally acquired at the undergraduate level, to help students transition to research in their major, and to cultivate advanced legal and analytical skills in politics. For working people, there are specialized courses that relate the knowledge and experience acquired in the working world to the major courses and aim to sharpen specialized perspectives and analytical skills.
To meet the diverse needs of students, including not only aspiring researchers but also highly specialized professionals and those who wish to become such, the Master’s Program curriculum allows students to take social science-related courses and practical courses in ten other departments.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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