OpenFieldMaster of Laws (LL.M.) in Transnational Private Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution
Specialized legal curriculum in comparative Japanese and Anglo-American commercial law, international commercial arbitration, intellectual property rights, and corporate compliance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent legal undergraduate degree.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 (for Japanese law track) or TOEFL iBT 88+ (for international track).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, legal writing sample, and research prospectus.
- Recommendation letters
- Two law professor references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Ryukoku Law School scholarship discounts and Kyoto Bar Association bursaries
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥720,000 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ryukoku University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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