Major of Law

Developing advanced competencies that enable graduates to flourish in a range of careers, from researchers to professionals

Graduates of the Graduate School of Law are active in many fields, including university researchers, public officials (practitioners of law, politics, and administration), and specialized professionals, and are highly regarded both in Japan and overseas. We are delighted and very proud of this, and determined to continue developing human resources who will live up to our standing in society. (Recently, we have produced three doctoral degree holders who have become full-time faculty members of the Faculties of Law at Nanzan University, Aichi University and Takachiho University.) The Graduate School of Law curriculum covers a range of subjects, from traditional jurisprudence and political science to cutting-edge fields. We are proud of our excellent staff, who provide well-rounded educational and research guidance on issues facing modern society, including environmental problems, consumerism, computerization, and internationalization. The names of our courses in fields related to political science and public administration are orthodox, as in the field of law, but the content of our research guidance is innovative, reflecting the individuality of each staff member. International exchanges are a major feature of the Graduate School of Law. We actively invite researchers from Asia, Europe, and the United States, and we host a wide variety of lectures, workshops, and seminars, allowing students in the Graduate School of Law to exchange opinions and interact with prominent domestic and international researchers while remaining in Japan. We also have cordial relations with many universities in Asia, Europe, and the United States, which is highly beneficial for students planning to conduct research abroad. We hope that many students will come to study at our graduate school and enjoy the pleasure of learning together.

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Scholarship Program(Student Research Grants)

The Graduate School of Law provides up to five doctoral students with 3-year scholarships of 300,000 yen per year to support their research activities.

Introduction of a Peer Review System for the Law Journal

The Law Journal, a publication of the Graduate School of Law, has adopted a peer review system and created a peer review format compatible with our graduate school. Outstanding academic papers by students are published in the journal after an impartial review.