Please follow the appropriate steps to complete your application for admission. Please contact us with any questions.
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
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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Location: 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 154-0004 (Access )
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Tel: +81-3-5441-9841
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00-19:30