Academic Year 2024

LL.M. in Global Legal Practice

Course Registration Guide

KEIO UNIVERSITY
Law School

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KEIO University Law School, LL.M. in Global Legal Practice
Course Registration Guide
Table of Contents
1.

2024 Academic Calendar

2.

General Information

3.

Enrollment Status

4.

Student ID Card, Certificate, and Notifications

5.

Web System

6.

Classes and Grades

7.

Examinations

8.

Student Life

9.

Course Registration

10. Curriculum and Process for Acquiring Degree
11. LL.M. Policy
12. Handling of Personal Information of Keio Students, Guardians, and Guarantors
13. Campus Map2

1. 2024 Academic Calendar

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2. General Information
1) Class Slots
Class slot is different depending on campuses, faculties and schools.
Mita, Hiyoshi, Yagami andSlot

Shinanomachi Campus

KBS

SDM

KMD

SFC

1st slot

09:00－10:30

09:00－10:30

09:00－10:30

09:00－10:30

09:25－10:55

2nd slot

10:45－12:15

10:45－12:15

10:45－12:15

10:45－12:15

11:10－12:40

3rd slot

13:00－14:30

13:00－14:30

13:00－14:30

13:00－14:30

13:00－14:30

4th slot

14:45－16:15

14:45－16:15

14:45－16:15

14:45－16:15

14:45－16:15

5th slot

16:30－18:00

16:30－18:00

17:15－18:45

16:30－18:00

16:30－18:00

6th slot

18:10－19:40

18:10－19:40

19:00－20:30

18:10－19:40

18:10－19:40

7th slot

19:50－21:20 (*1)

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―

―

19:50－21:20 (*1)

Please note that time schedule for regular exam (semester final exam) is subject to change.
(*1) Classes for the 7th slot are offered at SFC campus, Mita campus and Hiyoshi campus (university faculties)
only.

2) No-Class Days
Classes are not offered on the days listed below. However, classes may be offered on these days if necessary.
Please refer to the academic calendar and syllabus of each subject.
SundaysNational holidays
Founder’s birthday
Summer vacation
Mita Festival
Winter vacation
Spring vacation(January 10)(From late July to late September)(November21, 22, 23, 24)(From late December to early January)(From early February to late March)

3) Office of Student Services (Law School Office)KLS Office is located on the first floor of the South building at Mita campus. The Office handles various services
such as acceptance of application forms, issuance of certificates that cannot be issued by Certificate Issuing
Machine, and Course Registration. Students are required to submit documents and forms by the deadline, as
deadlines are very strict and will be disadvantage of student if not followed. Please note that submission after
deadlines under any circumstances will not be accepted.
Office open hours: Monday to Friday from 8：45am to 4:45pm*KLS Office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays and holidays of Keio University.

4) Notification for KLS Students
Check notifications from KLS Office announced through “keio.jp”. Students must avoid missing important
notifications by failing to check the website daily.

5) Lockers
Lockers at the 2nd basement floor in the south building are available for KLS students. Please check your locker
number on the notification letter. Students are responsible for preparing the lock.

46) Library Services
The Media Center (library) is located on each campus. The Media Center provides electronic information such as
academic databases and electronic journals as well as information including books, journals, microfilms, andaudio-visual materials. For more details, please refer to the website or leaflets distributed at the Media Center.
The South Building Library includes shelf space for books reserved by the Law School (materials specified byfaculty members for classes), magazines, and specialist books in the fields of law, government, economics, andmanagement.
Mita Media CenterTel
03- 5427-1654
Emailmita-circulation@lib.keio.ac.jp
Webhttps://www.lib.keio.ac.jp/en/

7) Reservation of Classrooms
In order to use classrooms in the South Building for studying, please apply through the Google form on the Web
system. You can reserve the room up to two class periods per day.
After using the room, clean the room and put desks and chairs into the original position.
When leaving the classroom, please switch off all electric equipment (e.g. projectors) and lights.
8) Private Study Rooms
In the South Building, there are private study rooms on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Room hours forprivate study are as follows, and these are also open during extended holiday periods (summer, winter,and spring breaks). The study rooms are free seating, not fixed seating.
Room hours: 8:30 am to 11:00 pm (Monday to Saturday) / 8:30 am to 9:00 pm (Sunday and holiday)* However, the room is closed from December 31 to January 3. During the extended holiday periods, the room
hours may be changed or terminated due to construction work, etc. (with separate notice).
Note that each private study room has a PC installed.
Hours of use: 8:30 am to 9:00 pm (Monday to Saturday) / 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (Sunday and holiday)* The above hours of use also apply to the PC corner on the South Building B2 floor provided for exclusive
graduate student use.
9) Group Study Rooms
South Building classrooms not being used for classes and group study rooms (6 rooms) are available forreservation and use by students, for joint study sessions and sub-seminars, etc. You can reserve the groupstudy rooms by filling in your name on the application form in front of the KLS office. These rooms are usedby Law School students for preparatory or review study of daily classes, or for moot court meetings.

3. Enrollment Status (Temporary Leave of Absence, Studying Abroad, Leaving School)(a) Temporary Leave of Absence (Article 25 of Law School Rules and Regulations)Students who anticipate a long absence due to illness or other unavoidable reasons can take a temporary leave ofabsence. To request permission for a temporary leave of absence, you may need to have an interview with theacademic adviser and hand in the REQUEST OF TEMPORARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE (休学願) to the KLS office by thedesignated deadline. Temporary leaves of absence must not exceed 2 years in total.
When you are returning to your studies after a temporary leave of absence, you are required to submit the NOTIFICATIONOF RETURNING TO STUDY (就学届) with a minimum of delay. If your temporary leave of absence is illness-related, youmust also submit a letter from your physician certifying that you are fit to resume your studies.
The semester in which you take a leave of absence does not count in the duration of enrollment required foradvancement to graduation.
All tuition and facility, experiment, and practical training fees are exempted for each semester. The fees that must be
paid are the registration fee and fees collected by proxy（seminar fees, student association fees, and Student HealthCare Mutual Aid fee.）5Duration

Application deadline fortemporary leave ofabsence after registering
for courses

Spring Semester
April 1 - September 21*Extending leave of absence tothe next semester requires anadditional application.

<AY2024> Friday, May 31

Fall Semester
September 22 - March 31

Spring and Fall Semester
April 1 - March 31<AY2024> Thursday,
October 31<AY2024> Friday, May 31

https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/mt/procedure/status/apply.html(b) Studying Abroad (Article 24 of Law School Rules and Regulations)
Law School Board may permit you to study at Law schools of foreign universities without taking Temporary Leave ofAbsence, if such study would be deemed to be beneficial from an academic perspective. Applications for study abroad
shall be a period of one year or less, and extensions may be permitted.
If you are planning to study abroad, please consult and check in advance with a member of the Academic Affairs team at
the Office of Student Services (Law School) Submit an APPLICATION OF STUDY ABROAD (国外留学申請書) at least one monthprior to departure. Students may be requested to have an interview with the academic advisor.
Periods of study abroad may count towards the duration of enrollment required for completion, up to a maximum of one
year. To include the period of your study abroad to the duration, you must apply at Academic Affairs Group in the Office ofStudent Services (Law School), otherwise your periods of study abroad do not count towards the duration of enrollment.
When you are returning to your studies after your period of study abroad, you are required to submit the NOTIFICATION OF
RETURNING TO STUDY (就学届) form with a minimum of delay.
Documents for Submission:
Students must submit the following documents to KLS Office after returning from abroad. The period of study up to one
year at schools or institutions can be counted toward the enrollment period at KLS.
・“Notification of Returning to Study” (就学届)・“Application Form for Credit Transfer” (単位認定申請書)
・Academic Transcript
・Syllabus/Lecture outlines(c) Voluntary Withdrawal from University (Article 26 of Law School Rules and Regulations)
To request permission for withdrawal from the University, please consult with the academic adviser, and submit theNOTIFICATION OF WITHDRAWAL (退学届) with your Student ID Card to the Office of Student Services (Law School).
NOTIFICATION OF WITHDRAWAL (退学届) must be completed with signature and seal (if available) of yours, yourguarantor’s.
(d) Compulsory Withdrawal from University (Article 25, 28 and 62 of Graduate School Rules and Regulations)①②③Students who do not resume their programs after the maximum temporary leave of absence period shall be
expelled from Keio University.
Students who have been deemed to be in violation of the Graduate School Rules and Regulations, and those whohave not registered for courses by the registration deadline, without applying for Temporary Leave of Absence orWithdrawal shall be subject to compulsory withdrawal under Article 62 of the Law School Rules and Regulations.
Students who fall under the following conditions shall be subject to compulsory withdrawal under Article 28 of the
Law School Rules and Regulations.
 Students who have been enrolled for a period of 2 years for the LL.M. program and are unable to complete theprogram.
*The periods in which you take a leave of absence do not count in the duration of enrollment.

6(e) Period of Enrollment in the LL.M. Program
Application for Extension of Enrollment Period
If you wish to continue your enrollment rather than to graduate in one year, you must apply and be granted by the Law
School Committee. In that case, you will be able to extend your enrollment period up to 1.5 or 2 years. Please note that If
you register for the credits to meet the graduation requirements, you cannot apply for the part-time enrollment. The tuition
for the second year will be based on part-time enrollment. If you do not apply even if you have not completed thegraduation requirements, you will remain in the same grade. If you remain in the same grade, the main consequence isthat tuition will be the same in the second year as the first year (except for the 100 yen in “other fees”). For part-timeenrollees, second year tuition is reduced. https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/admissions/fees/professional-fees.html【Notes】
・If you apply for the part-time enrollment and extend the enrollment period, the maximum limit of total enrollment period
will be four years instead of one year.
・Once your application for the part-time enrollment is granted by the law School Committee, you will not be able tograduate at the end of the second semester. Application period for extension as part-time enrollee will be during Julyand January by every academic year. Also, the announcement of grades and program completion will be March and
September.

4. Student ID Card, Certificate, and Notifications(a) Student ID CardYour student ID card certifies that you are a student of Keio University. Be sure to carry it with you at all times as it isrequired in a variety of situations.
(1) Re-issuance of the student ID card *Please refer to the link below for latest information.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/id/reissue.html
If the student ID card and/or registration sticker is lost, soiled, or damaged, you must apply for re-issuance
immediately at the General Affairs and Inquiries Section in the south school building on Mita Campus.
Required items:
A photograph for the new student ID card (4cm X 3cm, color print on glossy paper, no cap/hat, a full frontal view ofyour head and shoulders with plain background, taken within the last 3 months), ¥2,000 in the form of a shoshi
stamp (available through the ticket machine in the Office of Student Services), application form for re-issuing a
student ID card <prescribed>
Charges:¥2,000 for loss or damages of a card and/or loss of the registration sticker
Free for a change in name and damages to the magnetic strip(2) Return of student ID card
If you find your original student ID card after reporting it as lost and a new one has been issued, you must
immediately return the original card to the General Affairs and Inquiries Section in the south school building.
(b) Notification of Changes in Address of Student / Guarantor(1) Change in address of student
Promptly report the changes in your address on keio.jp. After logging in to keio.jp, select "Various changes" (or the
top right menu button on a smartphone) from the top menu, and then select "Confirmation/Change of Address" .
The report will be approved in a few days if there is no deficiency. After the notification is approved, apply for aStudent Commuter Certificate using the Certificate Issuing Service.
(2) Change in address of guarantor
You may report it via Keio University Student Website (Procedures> Change Name/Address/Guarantor).
Any changes to the student or guarantor’s address including change of your phone number, government-issued
changes to the address, or the displayed address must be notified as well.
Failure to do this may result in students not receiving important information.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/register/apply.html

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(c) Purchasing method for Student Commuter Pass
Please purchase a student commuter pass after obtaining a paper "commuter pass certificate" in advance following theprocedure.
(1) Log in to the certificate issuing service<https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/certificate/issue.html> andapply for a Student Commuter Certificate.
(2) Print out a Student Commuter Certificate at a convenience store or on-campus Certificate Issuing Machine.
(3) Fill in the commuting information on the Student Commuter Certificate and submit it to the station counter to purchasea student commuter pass.
*There is no fee for issuing a “Student Commuter Certificate”, but there is a 60 yen printing fee for printing the pass at aconvenience store.
*The commuting route must be the most economical way between the closest station to the student’s residence and theschool’s closest station to the campus（either from Tamachi, Mita, Shirokane-Takanawa, or Akabanebashi）. If the student
is found to be cheating, the issuance of the commuter certificate may be suspended or the student may be punished inaccordance with the school regulations.
*If you are to change your home address, please apply for a change of address on the keio.jp portal（Address
Confirmation/Change）. The new address will be reflected on your commuting certificate after 7:00 a.m. on the morningof the following day you receive the email notifying you of the change of address.

(d) Certificates (Transcript, student travel fare discount certificate etc.)
For details on how to issue certificates, please check the link below.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/certificate/issue.html(1) Issuance at Convenience Stores
It is possible to obtain certificates at convenience stores nationwide. If you are using the service for the first time,please make sure to check the link above.
(2) Certificate Issuing Machine
Location:
1st floor in the South School Building
Operation hours:
Monday – Saturday, 8:45 am – 8:00 pm*No service on Saturdays outside class times, national holidays, and university administration holidays*Certificate Issuing Machines on other campuses (Hiyoshi, Yagami, SFC, and Shiba-Kyoritsu) are also available.
*If the Certificate Issuing Machines are temporarily out of order due to maintenance or a breakdown, theoperation information will be posted on the website.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/certificate/issue.html.
(3) Certificates in a sealed envelope
If you require a certificate in a sealed envelope, ask at the General Affairs and Inquiries Section in the south schoolbuilding. Note that certificates issued from a Certificate Issuing Machine cannot be officially sealed in an envelope.
(4) Application for a certificate by a substitute
A substitute can apply for a certificate on your behalf only in the case where a student is not able to visit theuniversity due to inevitable situations such as studying abroad or being in the hospital. Applications are accepted at
the Office of Law School Student Services in the South Building.
Required items: A copy of the applicant’s student ID card, a letter of attorney, identification of the substitute.
*The letter of attorney may be written in any format as long as it states intentions of the student.
Example: Letter of Attorney[Date]
I hereby appoint and authorize [the name of the substitute] to apply for and to collect my certificate.
[Signature and seal of the student]

8*The identification of the substitute can be any of the following: Keio student ID card, driver’s license, passport,
health insurance card, Residence Card (在留カード), Basic Residential Registers Card with a photo (住民基本台帳
カード)
Other forms of identification such as a staff identity card of a company or a student ID card of other university are
not acceptable.
(5) List of Certificates
Certificate

Language

Price
Place of(per copy) issue

IssuedAvailable from

Certificate of Enrollment

Japanese
English

300 yenSame dayApril 1

Transcript of Academic Record

Japanese
English

300 yenSame dayApril 1

Certificate of Expected
Completion

Japanese
English

300 yenSame dayApril 2

Certificate of Course
Registration

Japanese
EnglishJapanese

300 yenSame daySame daySame dayMay 2 /
October 24

EnglishJapanese

Contact Keio Health Center (tel: 03-5427-1607)
Free
MachineSame dayApril 1Student Commuter Certificate

Japanese

Free

Certificate of the number of
earned credits - for aqualification examination
Other prescribed forms(request forms) from externalbodies requiring certification

Japanese

300 yenJapanese

300 yen

Certificate of Annual Health
CheckupStudent Travel Fare Discount(Gakuwari) Certificates

300 yen

MachineConvenience
Store
MachineConvenience
Store
MachineConvenience
Store
MachineOfficeMachineConvenience
Store

MachineConvenience
Store
Office (Law
School)Office (Law
School)June 7Same dayApril 1-

Several days-

Several days-

Remarks

Issued until the end of theacademic year in which you
underwent the health checkup

English<NOTES>*Be aware that it takes several days for some certificates to be issued.
*Your student ID card is required to apply for the certificates at the office.
*The Student Travel Fare Discount (Gakuwari) Certificates are valid for 3 months from the date of issue, but will be
invalid when you are no longer enrolled in the University—even within the three-month period.
*Application forms for group discount tours are available at the Student Life Service Group in the south schoolbuilding.
*No certificates can be issued for students whose tuition has still not been paid for the previous semesters. The
certificates can be issued in the Office of Student Services (Law School) in the south building AFTER the tuition
payment is made, but it may take several days to be confirmed and issued.
(e) Other
In case of a change of Guarantor, changes in name / surname, or a change of your nationality, please consult theGeneral Affairs and Inquiries Section in the south school building. You may be requested to bring documents
certifying the fact.

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4. Web System(a) Keio University Student Website ( 塾生サイト／Jukusei Website )https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/mt/ls
This portal site provides information for Keio University students.
The latest notifications and links to various websites can be foundhere.
Main services provided:■ Class/Course registration/Examination
Guidelines of registration, syllabus, timetables (PDF)■ Student Life/Placement and Career Services
Office service guide
Information about events and scholarships
Job/Careers(b) K-Support

http://keio.jp/
ID/Password:
Your Keio ID and keio.jp password*

This is the Keio single Sign-on System
Manual: https://www.itc.keio.ac.jp/en/keiojp_manual.html

Overview:
This website provides access to a variety of services with your Keio ID.
Student must activate their Keio ID before using this website. Instructions will be given to the incoming students
when distributing the Student ID card.
Please check keio.jp often (at least daily) as there will be updated notices from the office and important
information.
Main services provided:■ K-LMS（Canvas LMS）
This is system mainly designated to support student’s study. It provides functions such as distribution ofteaching materials, report submission, announcements, discussion, etc. For details, please refer to thefollowing pages.
*Manual: https://www.mita.itc.keio.ac.jp/en/keiojp_edu2.html■ Online Course registration
This system allows you to select courses based on the timetable and course registration numbers, and toregister them. You can add, change, or delete courses as many times as necessary during the course
registration period. Check registration rules at each graduate school / faculty since they vary at eachdepartment.
■ Confirmation of your course registration status
This page provides a list of subjects you have registered and the classroom information.
■ Cancellation and makeup classes
A list of cancellation and makeup classes are posted. Check the website just before class as the information
may be updated occasionally.
■ Confirmation/Changes of registered address
You can confirm your own and guarantor's address. Any changes should be promptly notified.
■ Certificate issuance service
This service enables students to have their certificates issued from the on-campus certificate issuingmachines or multi-printing machines in the convenience stores nationwide.
■ Academic records
Student can view the grade report that has all personally identifiable information removed from the original
grade report which is posted to each student. The available period of the grade report differs from eachfaculty or graduate school and year level.
■ Results of annual health checkup
Students who have taken an annual health checkup during the current academic year can see the results.
The available period of the results will be announced when you take the checkup. If you have any questions
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regarding the results of your medical checkup, contact the Keio University Health Centert in the Mita
Campus.
■ Placement and career services
Registration for career plan after graduation, job offers, browse testimonies of other people’s job-hunting
experiences, career consultation, employment report, student job search notices, and etc.
■Google Workspace
This is a web application provided by Google Inc., which provides services including e-mail（Keio Mail）,
Google Drive, Google Calendar,
Google Groups, Google Contacts, etc.
■Box
This is a cloud type online storage service. It can be used to backup and archive files and also to share files
with professors, students, or people from other organizations.
■Software license acquisition system
This is a license distribution system for software with which the university has a contract.
■ Keiomobile2 / eduroam
Students can connect their personal laptops or smartphones to wireless LAN（Wi-Fi）on campus to use theinternet.
■ Gakuhi Navi (Student Payment Portal)
It is a website for viewing information related to the payment of academic fees and expenses, checking
payment history, and more.

*Students can log-in with the ITC account and ITC account password (Usage registration for keio.jp is necessary).

Keio ID acquisition:
Students must activate their Keio ID. Students will need Student ID number and activation key for authentication.
See below for details.
http://www.mita.itc.keio.ac.jp/en/keiojp_manual_activation.html
If you lose your password, bring your Student ID card and reissue at Mita Information Technology Center.
(c) Keio University Law School Website
URL
https://www.ls.keio.ac.jp/en/

Overview
Main services

This website provides a variety of information to KLS students and graduates of J.D.
program.
Course Registration Guide, Time Table, Information for graduates of J.D. program(d) Notes on Use(1) Do not log-in to the system on multiple web browsers simultaneously.
(2) Do not click “back” or “forward” buttons once you log-in to the web system. If you click the button by accident, close
the browser and re-open the page after around 10 seconds.
(3) For security purposes such as preventing unauthorized use, the system will not allow the user to proceed to anotherpage after extended periods of inactivity while logged in. If this occurs, close the browser and re-open it with anotherbrowser after about 10 seconds.
(4) If your name contains special fonts, it may not appear correctly but it will not cause any problems in the system.
(5) You might not be able to log-in to the system in a computer environment that is not recommended, or withincompatible configurations (such as in the Cookie, SSL, or Proxy settings). See also the manuals of each web
system for more details (recommended computer environment, settings, or operating methods).

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(e) Re-issuance of Passwords
Contact the offices below to re-issue passwords for each web system.
Login ID
Keio ID or Keio Apps ID
ITC AccountPassword
Password for keio.jp

OfficeMita ITC

ITC account password

Necessary Documents
Student ID card

6. Classes and Grades(a)Keio University has introduced a course numbering system (K-Number), which shall take effect regarding all
courses to indicate the course’s level, academic field, and class format.
The K-Number system will allow students to search for courses in academic fields of interest and learn based ona systematically organized academic plan. For courses which are offered jointly between multiple faculties orundergraduate and graduate levels, a separate number will be assigned for each faculty/graduate school
respectively.
The Structure of K-Number

GLS━LP━1 1 11
①

①

②

③

④

⑤

CourseAdministrator②

1━1 1 1━11
⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

⑩

Type

Details

Undergraduate

Courses administered by the Law School will be displayed as

faculty/graduate

GLS – LP.

school*Each graduate school’s designated codes can be found on

Department/

the student website.

Major
③

Main

CourseLevel

0： Faculty-wide(Recommended

1： First-year level (or introductory level)year

2： Second-year level (or Foundational level)of enrollment)

3： Third-year level (or Application/Developmental level)

Number

4： Fourth-year level (or Professional/Practical level)
9：Other
Major④*Refer to the student website.

Classification
Minor

⑤

Classification
Subject Type:⑥

1: Mandatory Courses
2: Mandatory Elective Courses
3: Elective Courses
4: Optional Courses
9: OtherClass

1：Language

Supplemental

Classification

2：Lecture

Course(Keio-wide)

3：Seminar⑦

Information

4：Lab/On-site training/Skill development
5: Thesis12

6: Research guidance
7: Lecture and On-site training
9: Other⑧Class

1: Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)

Format2: Online classes (mainly real-time format),(Keio-wide)

3: Online classes (mainly on-demand format)
4: Online classes (completely on-demand format )Language

1: Japaneseof instruction

2: English(Keio-wide)

3: OtherAcademic

Academic*Refer to the student website.

discipline

discipline⑨⑩(Keio-wide)(b) Classes in Emergency Situations
If classes have to be canceled when transportation services are unavailable due to a major accident or natural disastersuch as a typhoon, heavy rain, heavy snow, or earthquake, or in other times of emergency, instructions from theuniversity will be given via the Keio University website and/or by other means.
(Jukusei website: https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/)
Other precautions: If an emergency occurs during school hours, class may be shortened or the University may beclosed early. Please follow instructions notified on the website above (Jukusei website).
(c) Management for Classes during College Baseball and Mita Festival
1. Classes on the Days of Keio-Waseda Baseball Matches (Sokei-sen)
Keio Law School will have classes as usual on days of the traditional baseball match between Keio and Waseda whichis called So-Kei-Sen (or Kei-So-Sen).
2. University Festival (Mita-Sai)
Classes will be canceled during the Mita-Sai (University Festival). Please refer to the academic calendar.
(d) Handling of Recording of Classes
Recording during class is prohibited. However, with the permission of the instructor in charge of the lesson, it will be
accepted within that limit. * Even with the permission of the instructor in charge, it is not permitted to use the recorded
data for use by a third party outside the university.
(e) Grades
1. Grading and Attendance
If you are considered to be absent for more than one third of the class by the lecturers, you will not pass the course
regardless of how well you do on exams or other class activities.
For example, even if it is written on the course syllabus that “Students will be graded by 30% class participation, and
70% Final Exam”, you will not pass the class if you are considered to be absent for more than one third of the class.
2. Evaluation
Academic grades are rewarded in five score scales, S, A, B, C, and D; S, A, B and C are passing grades, while D is a
failing grade. However, some particular courses are graded with P and F; P is a passing grade, while F is a failing
grade. G is given in an occasion that S, A, B, or C is not given when transferring credits from other universities.

133. Keio Law School Grading System
Keio Law School’s standard grading curve as follows:
S’s = over 90points
15～25%
A’s = over 80points, below 90points 15～35%
B’s = over 70points, below 80points 30～50%<Pass>
C’s = over 60points, below 70points 10～30%.
―――――――――――――――――――――――――――
D’s = below 60points<Fail>【Notes】
・This grading system is subject to full-time J.D. and LL.M. degree student. Non-degree students(such as exchange students etc.) and students from other departments are not included.
Also, J.D. and LL.M. students will be graded separately.

4. GPA (Grade Point Average)
GPA (Grade Point Average) for the current semester as well as GPA for the past cumulative semesters is shown on theGrade Report.
GPA is calculated according to the following formula:
Total (Number of Credits × Grade Point Value)
GPA = ―――――――――――――――――――――
Total of Credits Earned
Grade Point Values are as follows:
S= 4.0, A=3.0, B= 2.0, C=1.0, D=0.0【Notes】
・Subjects with the evaluations of G, P(Pass), or F (Fail) and “OPTIONAL SUBJECTS” (i.e. NOT-FOR-CREDIT
subjects) are not counted for purposes of calculating a student’s GPA.
・Rank in class is not available at Keio University Law School.
5. Grade report (学業成績表)on keio.jp
You can view the Grade Report on keio.jp during a designated period.
Grade Report showing results of the Spring Semester courses : in the end of August
Grade Report including results of the Fall Semester courses : in the beginning of March■ User Guide for Accessing Online Grade Reporthttps://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/grade/
6. Academic transcript (学業成績証明書)
Academic Transcript is updated by every semester. Please note that Keio University will only be able to issue theofficial Academic Transcript for spring semester after September 22nd, and for fall semester after April 1st.

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7. Examinations
Examinations will be given within class hours. However, there are occasions that semester-end examinations are
conducted during the scheduled examination period.
*Check “keio.jp” for further information on the examination timetable, what to bring, precautions, and other details.

■ Precautions for semester-end examinations
a Be careful to avoid academic misconduct.
b All examinees must turn in their answer sheets. When they must use the duplicate answer sheets, please
make sure to submit the first page only and take out the second page as a duplicate. Leaving theexamination room without submitting the answer sheets is considered fraudulent conduct and offenders
will be subject to disciplinary action.
c Students must show their student ID card in order to take the examination.
d If you fail to bring your student ID card on the day of the examination, you must obtain a temporary student
ID card (which is valid for only the date of issuance and permits you to enter all campuses and libraries)
from the Office of Student Service (Law School). 500 yen will be charged for issuance.
e Students carrying neither a student ID card nor temporary ID card are not permitted to enter theexamination room.
f Examination times will not be extended for any student arriving late as a result of administrative
procedures required in order to obtain a temporary ID card.
g Fill in your answer sheet with the name of the lecturer, course title, your name, and student ID number
correctly in full. If any blank is found, no grade will be given.
h You are allowed to take the examination if you arrive within 20 minutes after the beginning of the period inwhich the examination takes place (time extensions will not be given). However, if the late arrival is due tounavoidable train delays, you may choose whether to take the regular examination or apply for the makeup examination. In the case of train line suspension resulting in delays, the examination starting time may
be delayed. Make sure to go to the examination room and follow the instructions of the exam supervisor.
i You are not allowed to leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes and the last 10 minutes. If
you leave the examination room due to illness, etc., after the examination has started, you will not be
eligible to take the make-up examination.
j Be sure to be seated at least 5 minutes before the start time of the examination. Also, listen to theannouncement of the examiner carefully.
k Do not leave items on the desk or in the desk, except for a stapler and other items that are permitted to bring
into the examination. Beverage (such as water in a bottle) and clothes or lap blanket in order to control bodytemperature are permitted to bring into examination. Temperature of the classroom might be different
depending on whether or not you are seated near to the air conditioning equipment. Be sure to wear layered
clothes that can easily be added or removed to control your body temperature.
■ Precautions for writing papers and dissertations
Papers and dissertations you submit must reflect your own academic achievements, and are as important as
semester-end examinations and in-class examinations.
Any reference taken from particular sources must be clearly distinguished from your own viewpoints, and properuse of citations is required. The failure to identify material you take from other sources is known as plagiarism.
Plagiarism is punished severely and can result in any of a failing grade in the relevant course, failing grades for all
courses in the relevant term, or suspension or expulsion from the academic program.
Note the following:a) Clearly distinguish your own opinion from that of others.
b) Clearly indicate the references for quotations when referring to or citing works of others.
c) For quotations, write just as written in the original work, including typographical errors.
d) Follow the rules of citation.
e) When referring to information from the internet, clearly indicate the URL, the title of the webpage, and the datewhen you accessed the webpage.
f) Submitting the same work for several classes or re-using work you did in previous classes at Keio or elsewhereis considered a form of misconduct (sometimes called "self-plagiarism").
If you have any doubts about whether you are properly using or citing work of others (or your own previouswork) as you work on any assignment, please consult the instructor BEFORE submitting the assignment inorder to make sure that you are not violating these rules nor subject to discipline.
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■Announcement on Using ChatGPT and Other AI-Generated Content
For each class you take, should your undergraduate faculty, graduate school, or professors encourage or
permit AI-generated content, make sure that you follow the guidelines and instructions given by the relevant
faculty members at that time. If any reports or essays are created using AI, you must indicate so clearly on theassignment.
In other words, using AI is essentially the same as relying on another person for that generated content.
Students will not be allowed to use AI or similar tools for class assignments or exams when these tasks require
students to work independently.

8. Student Life(a) Sections and Counters in the Office of Student Services①General Affairs and Inquiries (Information counter)②Careers Service③Scholarships and Financial Assistance④Student Life Service(b) Scholarships
Inquiries should be directed to Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section in the Office of Student Services. For
details of scholarships for international students, see the following website:
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/available.html
Students who wish to apply for the various scholarships aimed at privately financed international students for whichapplications will be open during each semester should register as a scholarship applicant within the applicable period.
Please check the Website for the registration details regularly and submit your application when the applicable application
period opens.
Please note that the availability of scholarships is limited and there is competition among applicants, so you may notreceive any scholarships for which you apply.
(c) Student Counseling Room
The student counseling room was established to give all students an opportunity to consult a counselor on various
issues that arise in the university life. In principle, reservations must be made beforehand. In certain cases, thecounselor may be able to provide consultation without a reservation. (Reservations can be made by telephone.)The consultations are confidential. You may be accompanied by a family member or friend. In some cases, you may be
forwarded to another office if it is deemed necessary. There are not only the counseling services, but also the student
counseling room provides various activities. Contact the student counseling room for more details.
*International students are advised to see the link below for more information:
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/life/consult/counseling-room.html
Tel: 03-5427-1575
Location: B1 F, South School Bldg.
(d) Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and ResearchThis insurance provides relief for full-time undergraduate and graduate students who suffer physical injury due to any
accident that occurs while engaged in educational and research activities at the university. The university pays theinsurance premiums. Educational and research activities refer to the following activities:(1) Curricular activities
When a student is engaged in lecture classes, experiment and practical training classes, seminars, and physicaleducation classes (hereafter, inclusively termed “classes”) including the following cases:① When a student is engaged in research for his/her degree under the supervisor’s instruction. (Research
activities conducted mainly in places that are related to a student’s private life are excluded.)② When a student is engaged in preparation for classes or cleaning up after classes, and in research
activities at locations where lectures are conducted, like university libraries, reference rooms, or language
learning facilities under his/her supervisor’s instruction.

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③

When a student is engaged in the regular curriculum at other universities or community colleges inaccordance with Article 28 of Standards for Establishment of the University (for undergraduate students)
and Article 15 (for graduate students).

(2) University events
When a student is engaged in university events such as an entrance ceremony, orientation, or graduation
ceremony as a part of educational activities.
(3) On-campus activities other than (1) and (2)When a student is in, using, and managing university facilities (dormitories and places that are banned from useby the university at certain times are excluded).
(4) Commute to the university and cross-campus transfer
Accidents that occur while commuting between the student’s place of residence and the university facilities orwhile transferring between university facilities are also covered.
(5) Recognized extracurricular activities off campus
Cultural and physical activities conducted under student groups that have been approved by the university
through the designated procedures in accordance with the university regulations (hazardous sports such as
mountain-climbing and hang-gliding are excluded).
See the “Guide to Participants in Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research”
available from the Student Affairs Office for details. If you suffer any injury during the activities mentioned above,notify the Student Affairs Office.
(e) Optional Compensation Plans
There are two optional compensation plans, one for insurance and one for mutual aid. If you wish to subscribe to one or
the other, please apply directly.
You can request information on the Comprehensive Coverage Plan from Keio Academic Enterprise Co., Ltd. and the
Cooperative Benefits Program from Keio Coop.
Keio Academic Enterprise Co., Ltd.: Tel: 03-3453-6098
Keio Coop: Tel: 045-563-8489(f) Health Care
(1) Health Checkup
The annual health checkup conducted at University campuses including Hiyoshi, Mita and SFC during April and May
is to assess the need of support in daily life activities such as exercise as well as screening for infectious diseases
such as tuberculosis, to provide students with a safe academic environment.
(2) Reporting infectious diseases
Under the School Health and Safety Act, if students are found to be infected or are potentially infected with
communicable diseases (including COVID-19, in addition to influenza, rubella, measles etc.) they are prohibitedfrom attending classes (coming to the university). For more details, please visit the Health Center website(http://www.hcc.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html).
(3) Necessary procedures in the event of contracting infectious diseases
In the event of being diagnosed with measles or any other infectious diseases, you will be prohibited from school
attendance. If you are diagnosed with these diseases, notify the Health Center at Keio University.
https://www.hcc.keio.ac.jp/en/infection/report.html
After recovery, you will be required to submit the Permission to Return to Campus After Illness certificate(kansenshō tōkō kyoka shōmei sho/感染症登校許可証明書) filled in by a medical institution to the Health Center.
Please submit this when doctors are on duty.

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(4) The Student Health Insurance Union
Full-time students at Keio University are members of the Student Health Insurance Union (Gakusei Kenko Hoken
Kumiai). Please refer to the “kenpo-no-tebiki” for more details.
(g) Keio Gijuku Harassment Prevention Committee
If you have experienced harassment or have something that’s bothering you, please do not suffer alone. Talk withsomeone whom you can trust as soon as possible and feel free to consult with Keio Gijuku Harassment Prevention
Committee on campus. Please refer to the Committee leaflet and “Harassment Prevention Committee Contacts for
Consultation” Card.
Keio Gijuku Harassment Prevention Committee Office (Jukukankyoku 3F, Mita Campus)
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30-17:00)
If there is no one there, please leave a message on the answering machine.
Tel: 03-5427-1629, Fax: 03-5427-1630, E-mail: harass-pco@adst.keio.ac.jp

9. Course Registration(a) Course Registration
Read this guide carefully and register courses online. Print out and keep the list of registered courses.
If you fail to register courses during this period without submitting REQUEST OF TEMPORARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE, yourstudent registration will be deleted under Article 161 of the School Code.
Basically, two-credit classes will be offered fifteen times, and one-credit courses will be offered eight times.
■How to Register and Cancel Courses
1. Course Registration
Login to "K-Support" http://keio.jp/＞Course Registration*Manual: https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/system/course-reg-manual.html
2. Course Cancellation
1) Spring Semester Courses and Fall Semester Courses (including the First-Half-Semester Courses)
Login to "K-Support" http://keio.jp/ ＞Course Registration＞Course Cancellation
2) Intensive Courses and Second-Half-Semester Courses
As for Intensive Courses and second half semester courses, you do not need to cancel it on the online system.
Instead, send an e-mail to the law school office (law-jm@adst.keio.ac.jp) from 1 week before the first class of theintensive course until the next day of the first class at 8:45am (Any delay will not be accepted.).
Example: If the first day of the intensive course is June 8, the cancellation period would be as below.
6/1 (1 week before the first class)

6/8 (First day of class)

6/9 AM8:45(Cancellation Deadline)(Example) Cancellation Period for Intensive Courses■Course Registration
1. Online Course registration periodⅠ
AY2024 Spring semester: April 1(Mon.) 10:00 am – April 2 (Tue.) 4:00 pm
AY2024 Fall semester: September 24 (Tue.) 10:00 am- September 24 (Tue.) 4:00 pm*Please note that you must register for the courses offered during spring and fall semesters, including the First-HalfSemester courses, the Second-Half-Semester courses, and the Intensive courses during the periods above.
2. Online Course registration periodⅡ*You can add and drop courses as many courses as you like except JD courses during this period.
AY2024 Spring semester: April 6 (Sat.) 6:00 pm – April 15 (Mon.) 10:00 am
AY2024 Fall semester: September 28 (Sat.) 6:00 pm– October 8 (Tue.) 10:00 am

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3. Online Course Registration Cancellation Period*You can drop up to 2 courses
1) AY2024 Spring semester:April 29 (Mon.) 10:00 am – April 30 (Tue.) 4:00 pm
2) The Second-Half-Semester courses and the Intensive courses: From 1 week before the first class until thenext day of the first class at 8:45am (Any delay will not be accepted.)
3) AY2024 Fall semester:
October 21 (Mon.) 10:00 am – October 22 (Tue.) 4:00 pm*Cancellation of the Second-Half-Semester Courses and the Intensive Courses are not included in the cancellation limitof 2 courses. In other words, you can cancel as many Intensive and Second-Half-Semester courses as you like. However,please note that cancellation of the First-Half-Semester courses is included in the cancellation limit of 2 courses.
【Notes】
・Registration has to be done on a semester basis. Register spring courses during spring semester registration period,and fall semester courses during fall semester registration period.
・You can register for and cancel the courses during the registration periods above. You can make as many changes as
you like during the periods. Any delay will not be accepted.
・Please print out a copy for yourself and keep it as a record of your registration.
・Please be careful to avoid scheduling conflicts between the regular course and the intensive course when registering
for these courses.
(b) Approval of Credits Acquired at the Graduate School Prior to Admission
Students can apply for Approval of Credits Acquired at the Graduate School Prior to Admission for up to 10 credits in thesemester you enrolled. Please ask about the application procedure in the Office of Student Services (Law School) by
the end of the month you enroll.
(c) Optional subjects
If Academic Advisor approves taking subjects delivered in Japanese offered by Keio Law School are beneficial for the
student, the student may register the classes as “optional subjects” which credits earned are not counted towards
completion of the LL.M. program.
(d) Internship
Course registration will be done automatically.
「Internship Ⅰ（1 credit）」（5 days）「Internship Ⅱ（2 credits）」（6-10 days）「Internship Ⅲ（3 credits）」（11-15 days）「Internship Ⅳ（4 credits）」（16 days-）(e) Research Paper I・II
Credits of Research Paper I・II will be included in the amount of required credits for the LL.M. program completion. It
will also be included in the maximum amount of credits you are able to take.
--------------------------------------The application period for the Research Paper I・II:
AY2024 Spring semester: From April 29 (Mon.) 10:00 am to April 30 (Tue.) 4:00 pm
AY2024 Fall semester: From October 21 (Mon.) 10:00 am to October 22 (Tue.) 4:00 pm
If you would like to apply for it, please check the details posted on the Web system and follow the procedures. Please
note that submission after deadline under any circumstances is not accepted.
*Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm*It is necessary to obtain informal consent from the professor whom you wish to receive guidance in advance.
* Taking Research Paper I is a prerequisite for taking Research PaperⅡ.
--------------------------------------Also, if you are planning to take the research paper, we strongly recommend that you also take the “Graduate Writing
Seminar” course as well.

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(f) Same Course Title
Students cannot register more than one course for the course which is regarded as the same course title.
Please check the following courses carefully before the course registration.
*You cannot take “SIAC and Institutional Arbitration I” and “SIAC and Institutional Arbitration II”.

New Course Title (AY 2023)

Course Title (AY 2024)

Japan-EU Relations and Global Business Law

Japan-EU Business and Sustainability Law(g) Courses offered by Waseda University
Students are able to take courses offered by Waseda university. The registration schedule is different from Keio, so
please check the announcements when posted on the Web system. Unlike Keio courses, once you register, you will not
be able to withdraw.

10. Curriculum and Process for Acquiring Degree(a) LL.M. Program Requirements
To obtain degree offered: LL.M. in Global Legal Practice (a professional school master’s degree), you must be enrolled
for one year (or 1.5 and 2 years as a part-time), fulfill the required graduation credits.
Required Credits

It is required to obtain at least 30 course credits or more in total for completion and fulfill the below conditions:① Must include at least 4 credits from either the “Global Business and Law” or “Global Security and Law”
category.
② Must include at least 4 credits from the “Practical Training” category.
Additional Degree Requirements for Students Required to Obtain 36 credits:
For students who have not completed a law school (i.e. J.D.) program nor gained equivalent legal knowledge as
evidenced by membership in a bar, graduate-level legal education, or significant work experience in a legal
function, an additional of 6 course credits (i.e. at least 36 course credits in total) will be required for degreecompletion. Whether you are required to obtain 36 credits or not has been announced during the Announcementof Results for the admission process.
Students required to obtain 36 credits must also include;① At least 4 additional credits from the “Japanese Law and Asian Law in Global Practical Perspective” category.
② At least 2 additional credits from the “Practical Training” category.
*A maximum of 44 course credits can be obtained within the same grade.
*Note that JLP (Japanese Learning Program) credits CANNOT be transferred to your record at Law
School.
*Note that you will need permission from the LLM Academic Affairs Committee if you want to register totake more than 20 credits during one semester. Such permission must be sought in writing by an email to<law-jm@adst.keio.ac.jp>, including your statement of reasons and a list of all proposed courses,
submitted no less than 5 days before the closing of the second course registration period.

(b) Certificates in Business Law, International Dispute Resolution, Japanese Law, Law and Development in Asia
and Intellectual Property Law within the LL.M. in Global Legal PracticeIn order to recognize the depth of programs available to students in several areas, we are adding the ability toobtain a certificate to graduating LL.M. students who have focused their studies in one of five areas of
specialization: Business Law, International Dispute Resolution, Japanese Law, Law and Development in Asia, andIntellectual Property Law. If you are interested in, please let the office of student services for Law School know.

*The application period:
AY2024 Spring semester: From April 29 (Mon.) 10:00 am to April 30 (Tue.) 4:00 pm
AY2024 Fall semester: From October 21 (Mon.)10:00 am to October 22 (Tue.) 4:00 pm
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The LL.M. in Global Legal Practice requires at least 30 course credits to graduate. A certificate will requiresatisfactory completion of at least 10 credits in the relevant field, as well as 2-credit research paper. For thecertificates in Business Law and International Dispute Resolution, at least one related 2-credit practical trainingclass must be included. As the course requirements set forth a minimum only, and a certificate is intended toevidence a significant degree of focus and specialization, a student may apply for a certificate in only a single areaof specialization.
(c) Obtaining LL.M. credits for advanced courses offered in Japanese language to the J.D. students
KLS has modified the terms of the LL.M. program to offer opportunities for students to obtain up to four LL.M.
credits per semester for advanced courses offered in Japanese language to our J.D. students. This opportunity will
only be available to students whose Japanese is at an advanced/fluent level, and for whom studying in Japanesesignificantly furthers their course of study. Case-by-case approvals will be required by the LL.M. and J.D. program
directors of academic affairs and the instructor. If you are interested, please check the announcement on the Web
system.
(d) Courses for the LL.M. program for AY 2024
These codes are 6 digit numbers which are transcribed on a grade report.
Category
Subjects (*Class cancellations for AY 2024)
51-00- 51-01- 51-01- 1 Japanese Law and Law, Culture and Development in Asia
00
00
01
Asian Law in Global
Introduction to Asian Law
Practical Perspective
Japanese Law(Public Law)
Japanese Law(Economic Security Legislation)
Japanese Law(Economy and Social Structure)
Japanese Law(Legal History and Transformation)
Japanese Law(Labor and Employment)
Japanese Law(Contemporary Issues)
Japanese Law in Cross‐border Matters
Japanese Law(Citizen, Consumer and Family Relation)
Japanese Law(Property Law)
52-00- 52-01- 52-01- 2 Global Business
International Commercial Transactions
00
00
01
and Law
Cross‐border Litigation*
Finance Transactions and Securities Regulations in Japan*
Bankruptcy Laws
Law, Finance and Taxation of Corporate Acquisitions
Japan-EU Business and Sustainability Law
Corporate Governance and Risk Management
International Commercial Arbitration Ⅰ
International Commercial Arbitration Ⅱ
International Arbitration Practice in Northeast Asia
International Investment Arbitration*
Japanese Competition Law
Business Strategy and Contract*
Law of the Internet
Start‐up Company and Venture Capital Law
Case Study in International Dispute Resolution and Regulatory
Law
International Capital Markets
53-00- 53-01- 53-01- 3 Global Security
International Law
0000
01
and Law
Law of International Organizations
Introduction to Global Law
Globalization and International Human Rights in Asia
Globalization and International Criminal Law
International Security Law
Environmental Law and Disaster*21

54-0000

54-0100

54-0101

4 Innovations andIntellectual PropertyLaw55-0000

55-0100

55-0101

5 Area Studies

56-0000

56-0100

56-0101

6 Comparative Law

57-0000

57-0100

Category
57-01- 7 Current Legal
01
Issues58-0000

58-0100

58-0101

8 Legal Researchand Writing

59-0000

59-0100

59-0101

9 Practical Training

Introduction to Space Law
Multinational Corporations and Law*
Intellectual Property from a Global Perspective
Global Intellectual Property Management
International IP Licensing Agreements
Innovation and Law Ⅰ
Innovation and Law ⅡIntellectual Property Case Law and Enforcement
Comparative Japanese IP Case Law: Product Design Protection
Area Studies of Law(South East Asia)
Area Studies of Law(China) *Area Studies of Law(Korea) *Area Studies of Law(Singapore) *Area Studies of Law(EU-Japan)
Introduction to American Business Law
Advanced Topics in American Business Law
American Law and Society
Comparative Constitutional Law*
Comparative Contract Law
Comparative Corporate Law
Comparative Corporate Finance and Law
English Contract Law *Subjects (*Class cancellations for AY 2024)
Art Business and Law *Sports Law and Dispute Resolution
Seminar (Investment and Doing Business in Asia) - India,
Singapore and China –Seminar(Case Study in International Competition Law)
Seminar(Global Tax Perspectives) *Seminar (Current Legal Issues)-Law of Investment FundsSeminar (Current Legal Issues)-AI and Its Legal LandscapeGraduate Writing Seminar
Research Paper Ⅰ
Research Paper Ⅱ
International Commercial Dispute Resolution*
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
SIAC and Institutional Arbitration Ⅰ*
SIAC and Institutional Arbitration Ⅱ*
Legal Debate and Negotiation
Drafting International Agreements
Drafting and Negotiation of M&A and JV Transactions
Moot Court
Internship Ⅰ
Internship Ⅱ
Internship Ⅲ
Internship Ⅳ

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11.LL.M. Policy■Diploma Policy
1. In the Global Legal Practice program, in addition to building an understanding of legal issues and conflict
resolution from a global perspective, students learn to develop business models and policy proposals for a future
global legal practice. Additionally, students learn skills for global governance policy proposals, primarily withrespect to Asia, and for supporting legislative systems in various Asian countries. LL.M. degree is conferred on
those who acquire these legal skills.
2. Consistent with the preceding paragraph, the core requirements for degree conferral are enrollment for at least
one year in the Global Legal Practice program and a minimum of 30 course credits in a curriculum based on
educational concepts and objectives. However, the completion requirements for recent university graduates
without significant practical legal experience include a minimum of 36 course credits.
■Curriculum Policy
The following curriculum structure and implementation policies are proposed for the Global Legal Practiceprogram to train personnel with the skills to act as experts in global legal practice and manage legal issues from a
global perspective.
1. In order to achieve a more complete realization of the Diploma Policy in this program, the Global Legal Practiceprogram is comprised of nine subjects. These subjects are divided into mandatory courses that form a coreprogram for global legal practice, with other courses as elective programs. The set classes include legal research
and writing courses for writing research papers and practical training courses for practical skills, such as theinternship course.
2. This program ensures that students acquire the basic legal knowledge and legal thinking skills essential for
global legal practice.
3. The aim is to develop legal education through mutual discussion by providing education with opportunities forinteraction among teachers and students.
■Admissions Policy
The aim of the master's degree program (LL.M.) in Global Legal Practice is to cultivate legal professionals who willplay active roles on the world stage, as well as legal staff for multinational corporations and internationalorganizations. The program welcomes applicants with the resolve and ability to tackle the challenging task ofacquiring an understanding of legal systems not only in Japan but across the world and communicating thisunderstanding in English.
The selection process requires applicants to submit a statement of their purpose in applying for the program andcareer plans, together with documentation concerning their English language proficiency, character evaluation,
academic performance in law and related disciplines, prior acquisition of legal professional qualifications,experience in legal practice, and other matters. Each applicant is subjected to a comprehensive evaluation basedon standardized quantitative and qualitative criteria. In order to enable the acceptance of a wide variety ofstudents, the program has matriculation periods in both spring (April) and fall (September), catering to the needsof applicants residing in Japan and those from outside Japan (international students). Two application periods areheld each year in accordance with these two matriculation periods, with results announced separately for eachperiod. Application Period I is usually held in May for entrance in September of the current year and April of thefollowing year, and Application Period II is usually held in December for entrance in both April and September ofthe following year.
To date, the master's degree program in Global Legal Practice has accepted international students under theJapan International Cooperation Center's Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship and the Japan
International Agency’s Long-term Trainee Program. However, the selection schedule described above poses
procedural barriers for prospective applicants under these projects, and such applicants are therefore offered a
dedicated "Admissions Office"-style screening (based upon special recommendation) held from March to April
each year.

2312. Handling of Personal Information of Keio Students, Guardians, and Guarantors
1.
①
②
③

Personal information of students, etc. (including alumni) handled at Keio University are as follows:
Students’ and alumni’s names, addresses, telephone numbers, birthdays, alma mater, etc.
Guardians’ and guarantors’ names, addresses, telephone numbers (home number and emergency
contact number), relationship to the student, etc.
Students’ and alumni’s school record, academic grades, health checkup results, other activities engaged
in while at Keio, application details submitted for donations and the Keio Card, etc.

2.

When handling personal information, Keio University will specify and clearly express the purpose(s) of
use in advance and will not use the information beyond these purposes. When modifying the purpose ofuse of personal information, Keio University will contact the said individual or announce the changes on
the Keio University website or the designated bulletin boards, etc.

3.
①
②
③

Personal information may be used to carry out the following duties:
Administering, communicating, and carrying out procedures related to admissions and academic affairs
Administering, communicating, and carrying out procedures related to all aspects of student life
Administering, communicating, and carrying out procedures related to the use of on-campus buildings
and facilities
Sending of documents related to the soliciting of donations, recruiting members for the Iji-kai, applications
for the Keio Card, the Board of Councilors election, and Keio University publications, etc.
Communicating with and sending of various documents to students, alumni, guardians, and guarantors
Other matters related to ①―⑤ above

④
⑤
⑥
4.

Among the items in section 3 above, Keio University outsources part of the duties to a subcontractor. The
university may provide personal information to the subcontractor only to the extent necessary to carry out
those duties.

5.

When requests are made to obtain personal information for university reunions or from Mita-kaiorganizations, personal information of the members affiliated to the specific Mita-kai or reunion class may
be provided only to the extent necessary to conduct the activities of the organization or group.

6.

Unless otherwise specified, Keio University will not use or provide personal information to a third party for
purposes other than those mentioned in sections 3 to 5. However, as an exception, personal information
may be disclosed to a third party when carrying out legal duties, when it is deemed necessary to protect
the life, body, property, or other rights and interests of the student, alumni, or a third party, or in an
emergency situation in which permission for disclosure cannot be obtained by the said individual.
Keio University sends Transcripts of Academic Records to the guarantors; this is because, while
respecting student autonomy, the university also considers it important that the guarantor is informed of
the student’s academic progress.

7.

Rules and regulations concerning protection of personal information can be accessed via the following
link: https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/privacy-policy/2413. Campus Map

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