2017-18

Overview
The International Economic & Business Law LL.M. Program
In 1994, the Graduate School of Law at Kyushu University
established Japan's ﬁrst Master's level program taught entirely
in English: the LL.M. program in International Economic andBusiness Law (IEBL).
Drawing upon faculty members with particular strengths inthese ﬁelds of law, the IEBL program is designed to provide
both Japanese and international students with the ability toconfront the many challenges of contemporary international
economic aﬀairs and commercial transactions.
Taught in English from a Japanese perspective, the IEBL
program seeks to develop a critical understanding of economic
and legal principles within the framework of transnational &comparative law.

The LL.D. Program
The LL.D. Program oﬀers students the unique opportunity of preparing a doctoral thesis in English
whilst studying at a Japanese university. Participants will pursue a closely supervised program ofresearch for 6 consecutive semesters (3 years) prior to submitting a ﬁnal dissertation.
The program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to complete high-levelresearch in law.
The Graduate school of Law encourages applications
from suitably qualiﬁed applications ofall nationalities.
Proposals for doctoral research on
any legal topic will be considered.

LL.M. Program Key Points
DURATION OF PROGRAM
The IEBL is taught on a full time basis and takes 12 months for completion, beginningin October every year and ending in September of the following year.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION & CURRICULUMAll IEBL students are expected to complete a 20-credit (approx. ﬁve courses persemester) curriculum and write a Master's Thesis. Courses oﬀered within theframework of the LL.M. program are grouped around three key themes:.
Business and the Law
IP and Private International Law
Comparative Corporate Law
Contemporary Issues in Competition Law
White Collar and Corporate Crime
Business Law in a Networked Age
Globalization and the Law
Transnational Commercial Law and Foreign Investment Law
Current Legal Issues and Roman Law
Introduction to EU Law
World Trade Law
Public International Law
International Maritime Law
Innovation and the Law
Fundamental Issues in IP Laws
Japanese Intellectual Property Law and Practice
Law, Innovation and Economic Growth
The above is an indicative list and is subject to change.

“Having completed my Master in Laws studies atthe Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) in 1998,
I felt that I was not ready yet to enter the world ofwork and wanted to continue another academicventure. In my search for an appropriate LLM course,
Kyushu University came to my attention, and moreparticularly the course structure and module content
which seemed to be wide enough in scope to gain agood understanding of the many challenges andopportunities in an ever changing international
economic environment.
My decision to join the LLM in International andEconomic Business Law in International Economicand Business Law at the Faculty of Law of theKyushu University, is one I will never regret andwhich has opened many doors. Thanks to thecombination of the internationality of the program
and the high diversiﬁcation of the colleague students
in the class, the LLM in International and Economic
Business Law gives you an excellent training in
facing the diﬃculties that come with many
international legal and other management positions
one might pursue. Following my stay at Kyushu I
started working as associate lawyer with Linklaters
LLP in the mergers and acquisitions department.
After six years with Linklaters, I joined Euronav NV,a world leader in the transportation of crude oil, asGeneral Counsel of the group.
I wish all present and future participants all the bestand hope they will enjoy the year at Kyudai!”
Egied Verbeeck(LL.M. 1999, Kyushu University, Faculty of Law)

LL.D. Program Key Points
DURATION OF PROGRAM
Students are required to submit the ﬁnal version of their dissertation three years after
enrolling on the LL.D. program.
RESEARCH TOPIC
The doctoral thesis may be on any law-related subject agreed in consultation with theacademic supervisors and approved by the LL.D. Faculty Committee. However,Kyushu University, Graduate School of Law would particularly welcome doctoral
research proposals in these ﬁelds:
Business and the Law
International Arbitration
IP and Private International Law
International Civil Litigation
Comparative Corporate Law
Contemporary Issues in Competition Law
White Collar and Corporate Crime
Globalization and the Law
International Business Law
Current Legal Issues and Roman Law
International Economic and Social Law
World Trade Law
Public International Law
International Maritime Law
Innovation and the Law
Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law
Nature, Business and the LawIntellectual Property Law and Practice
Creative Economy, Innovation & the Law
A full list of professors and their current research interests can be found at:
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/“Before studying in Kyushu University, I was a lawschool student at Peking University. I learned aboutthe LLM program at Kyushu University by chance,but out of my deep curiosity about Japan, I applied
for it and was luckily admitted to the program.
Since then, my wonderful journey in Japan began. The
diverse & interesting courses taught by knowledgeable
and insightful professors; the special lectures of
distinguished scholars or governmental oﬃcials fromthe US, EU, or other Asian countries; the opportunities
to organize and participate in global conferences; thechances to discuss, share diﬀerent views, and makefriends with classmates from all of the world; theoccasions to learn the beautiful language & experience
Japanese culture through interesting study trips; etc.,
all appealed to me a lot and made a diﬀerence in my life.
All these made me decide to go beyond the one-year
study in Kyushu University and pursue my LLD there.
My four-year study in Kyushu University is the biggesttreasure in my life. It has not only enriched myknowledge in law, but also broadened my view of theworld. Diversity was the biggest lesson for me!
I am currently working at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
law ﬁrm, which is one of the biggest law ﬁrms in Japan,
and my work mainly focuses on foreign investments inChina, M&A and other international matters.
Interestingly, in a big M&A transaction, I happily
worked with one of my Singaporean classmates, whoalso graduated from Kyushu University. The world
may be big, but it also seemed so small! I miss and will
always remember my professors, classmates and happy
study times in KyushuUniversity!”Jie Yuan(LL.D. 2007, Kyushu University, Faculty of Law)

Why Fukuoka? Why Kyushu University?
Located in the heart of East Asia, midway between Tokyo,

Kyushu University is the largest university in Kyushu andShanghai and Seoul, Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyushu,

one of the most prestigious national universities in Japan.

the southernmost of Japan's four main islands. It is aFounded in 1911 as one of seven original Imperial

thriving modern metropolis that has not sacriﬁced its

Universities, it continues to be a focal point for academic

unique local character and charm. Historically known asand educational excellence.

Hakata, it has long been one of Japan's key ports forcommerce with the rest of Asia, and today the spirit ofGraduate study in Kyushu University provides well-Hakata lives on, for the growing continental ties of recent

motivated students with the opportunity to study in ayears have enabled the city to establish itself as a major

dynamic academic atmosphere and to enjoy life in one ofregional center.

Japan's fastest growing cities.

In 2006, Newsweek named Fukuoka as one of the “TenAnd yet, perhaps the most important feature of Fukuoka

Most Dynamic Cities” in the world, identifying an energetic

for the foreign resident is its people. Known throughout

regional economy, excellent infrastructure, and theJapan for their friendliness, the people of Fukuoka haveproximity and openness to Asia as key features behind its

long enjoyed good relationships with visitors from abroad.

continued growth. In June 2008, the Financial Times

For the foreigners living among Fukuoka's 1.7 million

reported a survey of world cities that ranked Fukuoka

residents, life is both comfortable and stimulating.

as the 17th most livable city in the world, and awarded thecity a special commendation for it's downtown
shopping district.

Tuition and Financial Aid
TUITION FEES
For the academic year 2015-2016, tuition fees total around ¥900,000. The ﬁnal amount for 2017-2018 is available
upon request after it is conﬁrmed in January 2017.
LL.M. & LL.D. Financial Aid
Information is available at:
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/llmapplicationprocess.htm

Faculty
The Graduate School of Law has a large and diverse faculty, with wide ranging research interests in all major ﬁelds of law
and political science. Moreover, faculty members have a wide range of experience in business, the legal profession,
government service, international organizations, as well as academia. The following is an indicative list of faculty currently
involved in the IEBL program.
Professor KONO Toshiyuki (Director of International Programs)
LL.B. & LL.M. (Kyoto University), specializing in Private International Law and Civil Litigation, and Law & Culture.
Professor AKASHI Kinji
LL.B. & LL.M. (Keio University), Ph.D. (Utrecht University), specializing in Basic Theories of International Law andHistory of International Law
Professor IGIMI Mariko
LL.B., LL.M. & LL.D. (Kyushu University), specializing in Roman Law.
Professor PEJOVIC Caslav
LL.B. (University of Montenegro), LL.M. (Belgrade University), LL.M. (Kyoto University), Ph.D. (Zagreb University),
specializing in Maritime Law, International Business Law & E-Commerce.
Professor TERAMOTO Shinto
LL.B. (University of Tokyo), specializing in Intellectual Property Law.
Professor UEDA JunkoLL.B., LL.M. & LL.D. (Nagoya University), Ph.D. (University of London), specializing in Commercial Law & EU Law.

Professor VERMEULEN Erik
M.A. (Tilburg University), Ph.D. (Tilburg University), specializing in Company Law.
Associate Professor FENWICK Mark
LL.B. (University of London), M.Phil. & Ph.D. (University of Cambridge), specializing in Corporate Crime and Transnational
Business Law.
Associate Professor HAN Sang Hee
B.A. & LL.M. (Korea University), LL.D. (Keio University), Ph.D. (Beijing University), specializing in International Law andPolitics.
Associate Professor IRIE Hideaki
BA (University of Tokyo), MS (University of Tokyo), MA (Hosei University), Ph.D. (University of Tokyo), specializing inConﬂict Management.
Associate Professor KOJIMA Ryu
LL.B. (University of Tokyo), LL.M. (Harvard University), specializing in Intellectual Property Law, and Law & Culture.
Associate Professor VAN UYTSEL Steven
LL.B. (Antwerp University), LL.M. & LL.D. (Kyushu University), specializing in Competition Law, Product Liability &Natural Resources Law.
Assistant Professor FORMACION Antonio
LL.B. (San Augustin University), LL.M. (Kyushu University), specializing in Internet Law and Privacy.

Facilities and Services
Library
The Law Library of Kyushu University houses one of the largest collections in Japan with over 310,000 volumes. It isparticularly well known for its collection of international and foreign-language materials, and provides an excellent
research resource for all graduate students.
TechnologyKyushu University provides wireless access throughout the campus. International students enrolled on a
program at the Graduate School of Law are given access to the LL.M. Study Room, which contains a number ofcomputers and network hubs for laptops. Students are also given access to an extensive selection of on-line databases
containing both English and Japanese materials, including LEXIS/NEXIS & WESTLAW.
Health CareAll international students are obliged to join a national health insurance scheme. For a nominal monthly charge, 70% ofhealth costs are covered by insurance. Students are free to choose their health care provider.
Student Supporters
All international students enrolled on a course in the Graduate School of Law will be provided with a Supporter to assist
with various practical matters upon arriving in Japan.
International Student & Researcher Support Center
In 2009 Kyushu University established the International Student & Researcher Support Center (KUSC).
KUSC is responsible for providing a range of services for supporting incoming students and researchers from overseas.
The KUSC web page can be found at:
http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/supportcenter/enHousing
Kyushu University oﬀers a number of housing options.
Further information is available from: supportcenter-kai@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

APPLICATION INFORMATION: LL.M. PROGRAM
Application Procedure
The application procedure for October 2017 entry is available on the international programs website.
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/prospectivestudents.htm
Requirements for Admission
For admission to the IEBL program, students must have or expect to have by the time of enrolment:- An undergraduate law degree from an accredited university.
- A thorough knowledge of the English language. Please note: if English is not your native language you musttake the TOEFL test or equivalent. A TOEFL score of 580 or above (computer based test: 237 or internet based
test: 92) is required for admission.
- Suﬃcient ﬁnancial support for the program of study.
Application Forms
Application forms for the program are available from the Admissions Oﬃce of the LL.M. Program or may be downloaded
from http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~iebl/
Please write to the following address to request hard copies of the necessary application materials:
Admission Oﬃce of the LL.M. Program
Faculty of Law, Kyushu University, 6-19-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku,
Fukuoka 812-8581, Japan.
Fax: 81 (Japan)-92-642-4162
Further information on the LL.M. program is available upon request from: admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp

APPLICATION INFORMATION: LL.D. PROGRAM
Application Procedure
The application procedure for October 2017 entry isavailable on the international programs website.
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/
prospectivestudents.htm
Requirements for Admission
The LL.D. program is open to applicants with:- A Master’s degree (in law or a relateddiscipline) from an accredited university.
All applicants will be expected to havecompleted some form of legal study at a
graduate level.
- Competence in the English language is aprerequisite of the program and proof ofEnglish ability will be required of non-native speakers. In principle, a TOEFL score of 600 (computer based
test: 250 or internet based test: 100) is required.
- Suﬃcient ﬁnancial support for the program of study.
Application Forms
Application forms for the program are available from the Admissions Oﬃce of the LL.D. Program or may be downloaded
from http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~lld/
Please write to the following address to request hard copies of the necessary application materials:
Admission Oﬃce of the LL.D. Program
Faculty of Law, Kyushu University, 6-19-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku,
Fukuoka 812-8581, Japan.
Fax: 81 (Japan)-92-642-4162
Further information on the LL.D. program is available upon request from:admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp