Curriculum

The LLM in Transnational Law (TLLM) enables students with a first degree in law to develop expertise, special knowledge, and practical experience in transnational law. As a Transnational LLM student, you may take only international or comparative courses. You cannot take a course that covers only U.S. law. You may take elective courses in private and public international law and comparative law. You may complete your TLLM in nine months as a full-time student, or in one to four years as a part-time student.

Graduation Requirements

• 3-credit hours of “International Law” course as a prerequisite to the TLLM If you have previously completed an introductory public international law course, you may apply to have this requirement waived.
• 24 credit hours of additional study from our international and comparative law curriculum
• An average grade of 2.5 or higher
• A two- or three-credit scholarly paper writing requirement by either taking a writing seminar or completing a guided research paper

Other Requirements

• Study abroad for one semester in Philadelphia, Rome (only in the summer), or Beijing (Except for those who have a law degree from outside Japan)

The following qualifications represent the minimum criteria for admission to the LLM in Transnational Law program. Meeting the qualifications does not guarantee admission.

1)  A law degree (LL.B./LLM/equivalent) from a jurisdiction outside Japan if you wish to complete the entire degree in Tokyo.

2)  Minimum English score requirement (for non-native English speakers)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    Minimum score from a test taken no earlier than two years before the date of application to TUJ:

• TOEFL: PBT 570 / iBT 88
• IELTS: 6.5 with no score below 6.0
• DUOLINGO: 115

Arrow-Large Admission Application Requirements

English Score Waivers

Applicants requesting English Score waivers must ensure that the academic transcripts they submit verify that they obtained their degree from an English-speaking institution. Please contact us to confirm your eligibility for a waiver.

Student Visa

Applicants who do not have permission to reside in Japan (because they are not citizens or do not already possess a visa entitling them to reside) must apply for a student visa through TUJ. For details about student visas, please contact us.