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antonio

Joined: 26 Jan 2006
Posts: 4
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Fri Jan 27, 2006 09:54 AM
The application forms for the SY2006-2007 LLM and LLD are now available online.

Check out Kyushu University's Programs in English website at
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/

Other info about the programs and financial aid have been updated.

Thanks.
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faithinme

Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Posts: 26
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Tue Mar 07, 2006 09:21 PM
hi everyone

what do you think about the llm program at this school. please give me some info!!

i have seen some asian univ ranking sights and this school is ranked highly. has anyone been there and what do you think of it? what are the career options after receiving the degree. please let me know!!
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raniputri

Joined: 20 Oct 2006
Posts: 1
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sat Oct 21, 2006 06:39 PM
I went there for the LLM 2 years ago. They provide great education. Most of the professors have outstanding cv and have very important role in Japan; i.e. Hisako Levin Kobayashi sensei-she teaches IDR, she has been known as one of the leading mediator in japan. we all love her.
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venicejazz

Joined: 25 Nov 2006
Posts: 1
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sun Nov 26, 2006 03:37 PM
Thanks for the info raniputri! I would love to attend this program, since I think Kyuushu is really one of the best law schools in Japan as you were saying. If you don't mind my asking, do you have a sense of what kind of grades they require for admission? Anyway, thanks again for the info. I'm sure I wasn't the only one who appreciated it!
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fknandrew

Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Posts: 40
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sat Jan 13, 2007 08:17 AM
Their LLM is a 2 year course right?
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XML


Joined: 19 Aug 2006
Posts: 58
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sat Jan 13, 2007 08:46 PM
The LL.M. Program is taught on a full time basis and takes two semesters for completion, beginning in October every year and ending in July of the following year.
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fknandrew

Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Posts: 40
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Mon Jan 15, 2007 03:23 PM
I see. I must have read wrong. I checked the link. Too bad they only offer business related courses. Im interested in public law, human rights, and anti-corruption measures.

The University seems nice though.

[Edited 15 Jan 2007 by fknandrew]
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jennyjunk

Joined: 02 Dec 2000
Posts: 3
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Wed Apr 04, 2007 02:29 PM
Has anyone gotten in yet?
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justitia

Joined: 02 Jul 2007
Posts: 1
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Tue Jul 03, 2007 01:47 PM
Hi, jennyjunk are you going to attend LL.M at Kyushu this year? Has anyone got further information other than the acceptance notice yet?
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senseiman

Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Posts: 13
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Tue Apr 08, 2008 02:05 AM
I'm planning on doing the Kyushu LLM this year, is anyone else doing it?
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Graf


Joined: 08 Dec 2007
Posts: 11
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sun Apr 27, 2008 03:05 PM
Hi to all!
I am going to LLM program at Kyushu Uni too. I got an acceptance e-mail in march. Has anyone recieved final official confirmation of admission?
Where are you from guys?
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senseiman

Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Posts: 13
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sun Apr 27, 2008 05:37 PM
I got the confirmation email at the end of March too. They told me that they would send the official stuff in April after some internal procedures.

I'm Canadian, did my LL.B. at the University of Victoria.
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Graf


Joined: 08 Dec 2007
Posts: 11
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sun Apr 27, 2008 06:52 PM
Nice to hear from you.
I am advocate from Ukraine and very interested in peculiarities of international business law in Asian market.
Why did you choose Kyushu Uni? Do you have other options in LLM programs or its your final choice? Did you apply for the Japanese government scholarship?
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senseiman

Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Posts: 13
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:34 PM
Nice to hear from you too.

I only applied to the Kyushu LLM program because it is the only one of its kind in Japan. I'm quite interested in Japan (I have lived there before and my wife is Japanese) and wanted the opportunity to study Japanese law from a comparative perspective. I am planning to do my research on Japanese corporate governance.

I have applied for the scholarship!
I look forward to seeing you there in October!
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senseiman

Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Posts: 13
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sun May 04, 2008 03:02 AM
I got my official confirmation in the mail this week, I had to send my acceptance in by May 16. They say they'll send some further info at the end of this month.
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Graf


Joined: 08 Dec 2007
Posts: 11
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Tue May 06, 2008 04:42 PM
I got an official letter of admission too.
I`ve already sent my acceptance for this program.
Is there anybody else who gets an acceptance?
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senseiman

Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Posts: 13
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Thu May 08, 2008 04:46 PM
Great, I'll definitely see you there in October then!

They sent me an email today confirming receipt of my acceptance. They will send more info at the end of the month.

I have been in contact with a few former students from the Kyushu LLM and it sounds like a great program, I'm really looking forward to it.
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c.kritchapol

Joined: 07 Jun 2008
Posts: 1
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Sun Jun 08, 2008 03:37 AM
HI! Graf and senseiman

I'm Korn and I got an acceptance in this academic year too.
I'm very please to meet you guys.

See you in October.
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undecidedgirl

Joined: 25 Aug 2008
Posts: 2
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Tue Aug 26, 2008 06:29 PM
Hi everyone!

I can't decide which law school to choose. I am admitted to a research study in Kyushu University, Nagoya University and Yokohama National University as well. I only applied these law schools since they have English programs for international students. I am planing to start an LL.D program upon completion of my research.

I am thinking about the job opportunities such as summer internships in a Japanese or an international law firm in Tokyo. And also housing and the living cost... I will greatly appreciate if you have any suggestions.

Thank you!
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KYSK
Joined: 17 Dec 2007
Posts: 20
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:28 PM
Hi,
I am a Japanese lawyer.
In my opinion, Nagoya University is the best.
This is because of the number of lawyers who have graduated from those universities.
I can suggest Kyushu University and Yokohama National University have few alumni of lawyers.
On the other hand, Nagoya University has moderate number of alumni of lawyers.
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antonio

Joined: 26 Jan 2006
Posts: 4
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Mon Nov 10, 2008 04:00 AM
Hi all,

Not here to comment on which university have the most number of lawyers... hahaha im sure tokyo university or kyoto university would have the most from among the Imperial Universities. Unfortunately, not all Universities here in Japan are offering a true LLM course. Most are just hybrid local Master of Laws courses with a sprinkling of english subject.

One quick comment though, Yokohama National University doesnt have a law college. What it does have is a graduate school for international social science www.ynu.ac.jp/department_en/dep_index.html . So be careful if your are aiming for an LLM.

If your curiosity was piqued about this whole Japanese Imperial Universities (supposedly top National Universities in Japan - doesn't include waseda of keio universities because they are private universities), a simple comparative table is here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Seven_Universities

Happy hunting.
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Lessius

Joined: 02 Oct 2008
Posts: 1
Kyushu University LLM & LLD
Fri Nov 14, 2008 06:39 AM
Personally, I think the comment of the Japanese lawyer is a bit irrelevant. If we look at the ratio of the graduates of the English LL.M. program that have started to work in Tokyo, we have to conclude that most of them have started working for a foreign law firm. I really wonder whether there are so many Nagoya lawyers working in these law firms.
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