Applying for Pre-LL.M., Certificate, and Audit

Applying for

• Pre-LL.M. Admissions Program
• Certificate of International Law
• Certificate of American Legal Studies
• Audit Class

Application materials for students seeking admission to our Pre-LL.M., Certificate of International Law, Certificate of American Legal Studies, and Audit student programs are evaluated in Tokyo. To apply for any of these programs, please forward the following documents to us via post, facsimile, or e-mail:

1. Completed Application Form
   You may complete the application online, or you can download and print the application form and submit it by mail.
   
   • Online Application Form
   • Application Form (PDF: 52KB)
   
   
2. University Transcript(s)
   Official transcripts (final grade reports/mark sheets) from your university. A certified English language translation must accompany transcripts that are not issued in English.
   
3. Personal Statement (English)
   A carefully worded one-page personal statement (about 500 words) including any additional details about your personal history, professional interests, and abilities that you think might assist the Admissions Committee.
4. Resume (Optional)
   A resume contains details potentially useful to the Admissions Committee. Prospective students are encouraged to submit a resume if it will be helpful to their application.
5. TOEFL Score Report (non-native English speakers only)
   Generally, a score of at least 230 points on computer-based exam (570 on the paper-based exam) is required for admission.
6. Application Fee
   Each applicant must submit an application fee of ¥11,000 by wire transfer according to the instructions on the application form. Students applying directly to Temple's LL.M. program do not pay this fee.

Application Deadlines

Students may commence their studies at our Tokyo campus at the start of any semester.
Application deadlines for admission into our law programs in Japan are as follows:

Note:

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Late applications may be accepted in limited circumstances. If you feel your situation warrants special consideration, please contact the Law Office.

Applicants from outside Japan

Temple cannot sponsor visas for students in the Pre-LL.M. Admissions program. If you wish to commence your studies in Tokyo, you must be enrolled as a full-time LL.M., Certificate, or J.D. Semester Abroad student.

If you are interested in applying for one of the Certificate programs from outside of Japan, you will need to submit your application one month before the regular deadlines to allow additional time necessary to process a student visa.

For more details about student visas, please contact our Tokyo Office.

English Proficiency - TOEFL

All non-native English speakers who did not study at a university where English was the medium of instruction must take the TOEFL exam and have the official score reported directly to Temple University, Japan Campus. Generally, a score of at least 230 points on computer-based exam (570 on the paper-based exam) is required for admission.

Students who are otherwise academically qualified, but fall slightly below the desired TOEFL score, may be required to have a personal interview and engage in English language training as a precondition of admission.