Juris Doctor Program (Law School)

Yotsuya Campus, Tokyo, Japan

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24 monthsProgram duration

9,724 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Law school trains students for careers as judges, prosecutors, and private attorneys. While the main focus is on the attainment of practical legal skills, the University's principles of Christian humanism underlie the entire process, as we work to produce professionals who will contribute to society in a wide range of areas. Accordingly, the program includes instruction in legal ethics, in basic jurisprudence, and in related topics. The school offers a wide range of courses in international law, in the laws of foreign countries, and in environmental law, as we seek to turn out graduates who can participate effectively on the international scene and who can contribute to the solution of the world's growing environmental problems.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Program Duration

2 Years

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,724 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,724 USD

Other Expenses

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Utilizing its accumulated knowledge of a broad range of subjects, the University supports the studies of its students at Yotsuya Campus in the heart of Tokyo. Sophia University comprises 9 faculties for undergraduate students. The university also offers English-taught program offered as collaboration between six departments.

Faculty of Theology: The only Catholic-oriented theology faculty in Japan, the faculty holds a special place at Sophia, as the university itself was founded on the ideals of Christian education.
Faculty of Humanities:A faculty of ”humanities” based on the search for wisdom and human dignity, consisting of seven departments, offering courses in philosophical thought, history, art, literature, language, media, information, journalism, and physical culture.
Faculty of Human Sciences: Faculty focuses on the core idea of "the dignity of individuals," offering programs to cover theoletical as well as practical approaches to policy management, human care, and human science.
Faculty of Law: 3 departments under this faculty look at law from different perspectives; application of law in Japan, application of law in international contexts, and in the specialized studies in environmental law.
Faculty of Economics: Department of Economics and the Department of Management cover large areas of studies in economic, commerce, and marketing, preparing students for the today's business world.
Faculty of Foreign Studies: The Faculty takes a multi-dimentional approach to the rich and diversified world, aiming not only to produce students strong in languages, but the individuals who can use the languages as tools for better understanding of the world
Faculty of Global Studies: The faculty aims to foster competent individuals well equipped with knowledge and skills as "global professionals" who can contribute to the globalized world.
Faculty of Liberal Arts: Formerly known as Faculty of Comparative Culture, the faculty offers American-style liberal arts education with programs in social sciences, humanities, international business, and the Japanese language and studies taught in English.
Faculty of Science and Technology: Science and technology programs at Sophia aims to prepare students to tackle the complex problems facing us today, not only through the studies of science, but also by integrating the studies of the humanities and science.
SPSF (Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures): English-taught program allows students to gain in-depth knowledge in their field of specialization, while taking interdisciplinary courses on the theme of Sustainable Futures, educating them to be the kind of game changers our globalized world needs in order to steer towards a sustainable future.

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Yotsuya Campus, Tokyo, Japan

24 monthsProgram duration

9,724 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

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