LLM in Transnational Law: Admissions Information

Please follow the appropriate steps to complete your application for admission. Please contact us with any questions.

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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)
Application Procedure

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

 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.

Academic Calendar

Beasley School of Law at Temple University, Japan Campus operates on a three-semester academic year based on the U.S. academic calendar. Students may apply for fall (late August - December), spring (January - April), or summer semester (May - August).

Rolling Admissions

After submitting an admissions application (application form and all supporting documents), applicants typically receive an admissions decision in about six weeks.

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