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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Transnational Law and Asian Legal Systems

Specialized legal program covering comparative constitutional law, international humanitarian law, East Asian maritime law, and intellectual property dispute mechanisms.

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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
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or congruent degree.
English language proficiency
Japanese JLPT N1.
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
Seinan Law Faculty Research Bursaries providing partial tuition waivers
Application fee
¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
¥640,000 per year

Dates and verification

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

Important verification note

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

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