Curriculum

The LLM for Foreign-Trained Lawyers (U.S. Law) gives you the freedom to design a study program tailored to your specific interests. You may select any course, U.S. and international or comparative, among all the courses that we offer. You may complete the entire LLM in Tokyo, or you may take some courses in Tokyo and some at Temple's campuses in Philadelphia, Rome, and Beijing. You may complete your LLM degree in nine months as a full-time student, or in one to four years as a part-time student.

Graduation Requirements

• Coursework completed within four years
• 24 credit hours of study
• An average grade of 2.0 or higher

Required Courses

• Two courses: Legal Research & Writing (LRW) and one further writing course

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications represent the minimum criteria for admission to the LLM for Foreign-Trained Lawyers (U.S. Law) program. Meeting the qualifications does not guarantee admission.

◆A law degree (LLB/LLM/equivalent) or a license to practice law in your home jurisdiction.

Types of Admission

We offer two types of admission into the program, conditional admission and formal admission. Typically, students based in Japan initially apply for conditional admission.

Conditional Admission

If one or both of the following conditions apply, and if students otherwise satisfy all remaining admission requirements, they may seek conditional admission.

• English score falles below but close to the required level.
• You need more time to submit recommendation letters.

The credits and grades earned will count towards the degree if the Law School officially admits the student. Students applying for conditional admission may apply to start in any semester.

Arrow-Large Application Requirements for Conditional Admission

Notes:

• Conditional admission does not guarantee formal admission to the program.
• Temple cannot sponsor visas for students applying for conditional admission.

Formal Admission

Students who meet all the admission requirements may apply for formal admission into the program in any semester. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us.

Arrow-Large Application Requirements for Formal Admission

English Score Waivesr

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.

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

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