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Certificate in Japanese Legal Terminology and Administrative Translation

Ten-week evening intensive program for legal translators and foreign paralegals covering the Japanese Civil Code (Minpo), commercial contract terms, and immigration administrative filings.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
JLPT N1 or equivalent advanced Japanese reading proficiency.
English language proficiency
English B2.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Registration form and JLPT certificate.
Recommendation letters
Not required.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Corporate employee continuing legal education eligible
Application fee
¥10,000 registration fee
Tuition / joining costs
¥160,000 total course fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline
September 10, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Meiji University - Izumi Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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