The Beasley School of Law, Temple University, Japan Campus (Temple Law Japan), is pleased to announce that Legal English for Global Practice courses are continuously offered in Fall 2026.
This course is designed for legal and business professionals, as well as individuals preparing for Temple Law Japan’s LLM and Certificate programs, who want to improve their English communication skills in legal and business settings.
About the Course
This course focuses on practical English skills for law and business professionals. It is designed for English language learners and does not require advanced legal knowledge.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- understand common legal vocabulary
- read and draft legal documents
- write in a clear and professional manner
- communicate confidently in English in legal and business situations
Classes are interactive and supportive, helping you upskill step by step.
Course details in the Fall 2026 Semester
Legal English for Global Practice I : Communications
- Credits: Non-credit. Receive a Certificate of Completion
- Schedule: Mondays, 18:45–20:45
- Dates: Sept. 7 – Nov. 30, 2026 (10 classes, no class on national holidays)
- Format: Online
- Tuition: JPY 97,000
Legal English for Global Practice II : Writing
- Credits: Non-credit. Receive a Certificate of Completion
- Schedule: Thursday, 18:45–20:45
- Dates: Sept. 10 – Nov. 12, 2026 (10 classes)
- Format: Online
- Tuition: JPY 97,000
For course descriptions, please visit Course Schedules & Descriptions for Fall 2026
Who should apply
This course is ideal for:
- legal and business professionals who want to improve their English
- individuals preparing for Temple Law Japan’s LLM and Certificate programs
To apply, submit
- Online Application Form
- English test score (taken in the past two years). There is no minimum required score, but the following levels are recommended:
- Temple Institutional TOEFL (paper-based): 540+
- iBT (before Jan. 21, 2026): 75+
- iBT (after Jan. 21, 2026): 3.5+
- IELTS: 5.0+
- TOEIC: 700+
- DUOLINGO: 95+
- Application fee: 12,000 JPY (one time only)
More details coming soon
A full course information page will be available shortly. To receive updates and early access to registration, contact us:
Email: [click-for-email]
Phone: 03-5441-9841
Webpage: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/law
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