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• May 17, 2012
  Reopening of Secretariat
• April 20, 2012
  About your applications(updated)

ANNOUNCEMENT: APPLICATION CLOSED
We have now reached the maximum enrollment for 2012.
Thank you for your interest in Meiji University Law in Japan Program.
(If you would like to be put on a waiting list for cancellation, please contact the secretariat by E-mail. Responses will be made within 5 business days*. *Updated May 17)

• March 19, 2012
  Announcement of second application deadline: April 30(Mon.)
• March 12, 2012
  Law in Japan Program adopted for "Student Exchange Support Program"
• February 13, 2012
  2012 program leaflet updated (PDF, as of  Feb. 13).

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Introduction

As trade and commercial activities have changed over time, law has become increasingly globalized. This phenomenon has occurred not only in the commercial world, but also in other areas. We notice that people throughout the world experience similar legal problems such as in employment, regarding the environment, and within the family. Despite these similarities, however, as globalization proceeds, it has become evident that nations have not given up their legal practices which are deeply rooted in their own culture and history.

The Meiji University Law in Japan Program is an introductory class for foreign students and graduates to learn Japanese law in the historical and cultural context of Japanese society, which will be taught entirely in English. The program also focuses on contemporary issues within Japanese law from comparative perspectives.

The program features a number of field trips which will enhance the learning gained from the formal classes; for example, by observing how a trial is conducted, how a prison is managed and how Japanese lawyers work as partner or associate of a large law firm or/and as an in-house lawyer.

This program is an excellent opportunity to gain a sound understanding of the Japanese legal system. It opens educational opportunities to beginners who do/did not major in law, but are interested and willing to learn it through this two-week summer intensive course.

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