“LIFELONG LEARNING” MASTER’S PROGRAM IN LAWAPPLICATION GUIDELINES(October 2024 Admissions)

1. Introduction
The “Lifelong Learning” Master’s program in Law offers shakaijin the unique
opportunity to engage in graduate level study of law & politics in a “bilingual” academic
environment at a law faculty.
For full details on the program, please see:
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/

2. The Degree
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, students shall be conferred aMaster’s Degree in Law.

3. Requirements for Completion
All students are expected to complete:
1. A 20-credit coursework requirement (approximately five courses per semester
over a minimum of one calendar year/two semesters). Courses may be chosenfrom a wide selection offered by the Faculty of Law in both Japanese andEnglish. An up-to-date list of the courses offered can be found at:
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish
2. A 50 pages thesis written in English on a legal subject agreed in consultation withthe academic supervisor and approved by the faculty.

4. Program Duration
The program takes a minimum of one year to complete. However, the period of study is1

flexible depending on the wishes of a particular student, although most students would beexpected to complete the program within two years.
Model study plans, with various possible plans of different lengths, are available on theprogram website (http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/).
Successful applicants enroll in October of each year.

5. Admission Requirements
For admission to the Lifelong Learning Program, applicants must meet the following
requirements:
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited university;
At least one year of full-time working experience (acquired after graduation);
16 years of formal education;
A good command of English. A TOEFL score of 79+ (internet-based) or equivalentis required for non-native English speakers;
5. Sufficient financial support for the duration of the program.
Please note that the Lifelong Learning Program is restricted to Japanese nationals only.
Non-Japanese nationals are eligible to apply for the Bilingual Master’s Program in Law.

6. Application Materials
Applicants are requested to submit by registered airmail or equivalent (i.e., FederalExpress, DHL etc.), an original and one copy of the following documents to the Facultyof Law, Kyushu University before May 3, 2024 (applications arriving after that datecannot be accepted):
1. Completed Application Form (attached below);
2. A photocopy of Graduation Certificate of the last university and graduate school
attended, or a Certified Letter from the university at which the applicant is currentlyattending, stating the expected graduation date;2

3. Official School Transcript of the last school from which the applicant graduated andthat which the applicant is currently attending;
4. Certificate of Citizenship (e.g. Passport) or Proof of Residence in the applicant's
home country, i.e., census register, passport (photocopy), or other positive proof ofcitizenship;
5. Two Letters of Recommendations from the Dean, the applicant's supervisingprofessor or other teaching staff who have had direct contact with the applicant; and froma supervisor in the employing body with personal knowledge of the applicant (formattached below);
6. One photograph taken within the past 6 months (6cm x 4cm). Two photos should be
attached to the Application Forms;
7. Proof of English proficiency must be provided. A TOEFL score of 79+ (internetbased) or equivalent is required for non-native English speakers. For English nativespeakers, this requirement may be waived.
8. Payment of an Application Fee of ¥30,000. Please refer to Appendix I for anexplanation of how to make the payment.
9. Proof of payment of the Application Fee (the form is attached below).

7. Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, fees total ¥847,800.
Please note this amount may be subject to review. The final amount for 2024-25 isavailable upon request.
A fee waiver scheme operates for students demonstrating a high level of academic
performance. Please note that it is very rare for students to receive a waiver on theEntrance Fee, and for the Tuition Fee successful candidates normally only receive aremission of between 25 % - 50%.

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A full explanation of the fees is provided below: “検定料等納付手続きについて”.

8. Additional Notes
1. All application materials should be completed in English and/or Japanese on
attached forms or A4 paper. In the event materials required above are in a language
other than English or Japanese, a translation into one of these languages must beattached.
2. No application materials will be accepted after the application deadline.
3. Application materials will not be returned to applicants.

9. Interview
Candidates will be interviewed in person (or by Zoom or phone if it is more convenient)within 6 weeks of the application deadline.

10. Notification of Result
Students will be informed of the result of their application within one month of theinterview.

11. Warning
Successful applicants will have their enrollment at Kyushu University withdrawn
immediately in the event of any of the following:-If the applicant is found to have made false statements on his/her application.
If the applicant is subject to disciplinary measures or has been found to have nopromise for academic achievement by the University.
If the applicant is absent from the University for a prolonged period withoutpermission.
If the student has insufficient resources to finance their studies in Kyushu
University.

412. Inquiries
Inquiries by phone cannot be accepted. Written inquiries regarding this program andsubmitted materials should be addressed to:Admission Office of the LL.M. Program,Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University,744 Motooka, Nishi-ku,Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.
Alternatively, candidates may correspond by fax or e-mail:Fax: 81[Japan]-92-802-5407
E-mail: admission@law.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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検定料等納付手続きについて
検定料
入学検定料については，①コンビニエンスストア支払，または②クレジットカード支払でお願いします（ 詳細は「入学検定料の支払いについて」参照）。
なお，願書受理後は，理由のいかんにかかわらず，書類の変更及び検定料の払い戻しは行いません｡
ただし，検定料納付後，出願しなかった者及び受理できなかった者については返還します｡
入学手続
入学手続（必要書類，入学料・授業料免除手続，奨学金手続等）については，合格発表時に通知するので， 所定の期日までに入学手続を完了してください｡
入学手続の際に納付する経費
入学料282,000円(令和6年度)
授業料267,900円[年額535,800円] (令和6年度)(注) 上記の納付金額は令和5年度の額であり, 入学時及び在学中に学生納付金改定が行われた場合には, 改定時から新たな納付金額が適用されます｡
長期履修制度について
法学府では，学生が職業・出産・育児・介護等の事情により，標準修業年限を超えて一定の期間にわたり計画的に教育課程を履修し課程を修了することを希望する旨申し出たときは，本学府教授会の定めるところにより，その計画的な履修を認めることができる制度を導入しています。
この制度により，長期履修学生が修了するまで，１年間に納める授業料の額は，標準修業年限（２年）分の授業料を，計画的に履修することを認められて一定の期間の年数（３年又は４年）で除した額となります。
個人情報の利用について（１） 出願書類に記載された個人情報は，入学者選抜で利用するほか，住所・氏名を合格者に対する入学手続の案内業務に利用します｡（２） 出願書類に記載された個人情報は，入学者選抜後本学への入学を許可された者について，学籍関係業務等に利用します｡（３） 入学者選抜試験の成績及びその他の個人情報は，１年次における奨学生への推薦資料並びに入学料免除及び授業料免除等の選考資料として利用します｡

（４） 入学者選抜試験で利用した個人情報は，個人が特定できない形で，本学における入学者選抜に関する調査・研究資料として利用します｡（５） 出願書類に記載された個人情報及び入学者選抜試験の結果等の個人情報は, ｢独立行政法人等の保有する個人情報の保護に関する法律｣第９条に規定されている場合を除き, 上記４項目以外の目的で利用すること又は第三者に提供することはありません｡
注意事項
募集要項は, 年度により変更があるので注意してください｡

令和６年２月検定料支払・入学手続担当： 〒819-0395 福岡市西区元岡744
九州大学人文社会科学系事務部学務課
法学担当
電話(092)802-6384 (ダイヤルイン)

入学検定料の支払いについて入学検定料については，①コンビニエンスストア支払，または②クレジットカード支払でお願いします。
「 九 州 大 学 コ ン ビ ニ エ ン ス ス ト ア ・ ク レ ジ ッ ト カ ー ド ・ 中 国 決 済 で の 入 学 検 定 料 払 込 方 法 」を 参 照 し ，e - 支 払 い サ イ ト （ ht t p s : / /e - s h i h a r a i .n e t / ） に ア ク セ ス の 上 ， 支 払 手 続 を 行 っ て く だ さ い 。 （ 払 込 手 数 料は，志願者が負担することになります。）
支払期間：令和６年４月１８日（木）～令和６年５月 3 日（金）※出願期間内に支払の証明（下記参照）が提出できるようにお支払いください。
①コンビニエンスストア支払
支払い後，コンビニエンスストアで受領した「入学検定料・選考料取扱明細書」を，下記「入学検定料払込証明書貼付台紙」（必要事項を記入）に貼付けし，出願書類に同封してください。
②クレジットカード支払
支払い後，プリントアウトした「受付完了画面」を，下記「入学検定料払込証明書貼付台紙」（必要事項を記入。受付完了画面の貼付は不要。）とともに出願書類に同封してください。
（注意）○日本国外からの支払いは，クレジットカードのみ可能です。
○ e-支 払 い サ イ ト に お け る 手 順 等 に 関 す る ご 質 問 に つ い て は ， 同 サ イ ト 上 の 「 FAQ」 ま た は 「 よ く あ る質 問 」 （ h t t p s : //e -s h i h a r a i .n e t / S y un o / FA Q .h t m l ） を 参 照 し た 上 で ， イ ー サ ー ビ ス サ ポ ー ト セ ン タ ー へ問い合わせてください。
○その他，支払い方法について不明な点は，下記問い合わせ先にご確認ください。

E -ma i l : a dmission@ law.k yu shu -u .ac . jp

入学検定料払込証明書貼付台紙（令和６年度法学府法政理論専攻）
住所
氏名

電話番号

九州大学

コンビニエンスストア・クレジットカード・中国決済での入学検定料払込方法

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LL.M. PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY（社会人入学)
FACULTY OF LAW, KYUSHU UNIVERSITY

氏名
国籍

生年月日
(住所)

連絡先
(電話番号)(メールアドレス)

現在の身分
最終学歴
英語能力

証明書の種類スコア
氏名
身分
1
所属機関出願者との関係
推薦状
氏名
身分
2
所属機関出願者との関係*official use only
Date Received//

Documents Received

1

2

3

4

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Required Documents: 1. Application Form (社会人入学) 2. 成績証明書(九大生不要) 3. 卒業証明書(九大生不要)
4. Two Recommendation Letters 5. Three Photos 6. Proof of English Proficiency

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LL.M. PROGRAM, APPLICATION FORM
- Lifelong Learning (Shakaijin) FACULTY OF LAW, KYUSHU UNIVERSITY

1. Name (in English):____________________________________________(Family name)(Given names)□

2. Gender:

Male:

Female:3. Nationality:_______________□

Paste one passport sized
4. Date of Birth:__________________(Year)(Month)(Day)

Age : ____

photo here.

5. Mailing address and telephone number, facsimile number,e-mail address:

6. Educational History (Please indicate Your Studying Abroad, if any):
Name and Address of School
Elementary School

Junior High School

High School

Higher Education
Undergraduate
Level

Year & Month ofEntrance & Completion

Major
subject

DegreeawardedNo.

7. Employment Record:
Name and Address of Organization

Period of Employment

Position

Type of Work

8. Proposed study program in LL.M. of Kyushu University. In 600 words or more, please describe
the details of your intended major field of study. This item will be used as one of the most importantcriteria for selection. Additional sheets may be attached if necessary. Please write in English.

No.

9. State the titles of any published books or research papers (including graduation thesis
authored by the applicant), if any (mention the name and address of publisher and the date ofpublication).

No.

10. Personal statement. Describe briefly your reasons for wanting to participate in LL.M. atKyushu University and your long-term career goals. Please write in English.

Recommendation (1)
推薦状 (1)Name of Applicant (Print) / 氏名：To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection
you have known him/her, your estimate of his/her character, your appraisal of the applicant’s promise of success as a
graduate student and his/her potential for independent research (use space below).
申請者との関係や申請者の性格、評価等について下記に自由に記述下さい。別紙を添付頂いても構いません。

Signature / 署名：

Date / 日付：

Name / 氏名：

Position / 身分：

Phone Number / 電話番号：

E-mail address：

We highly appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to provide us with these comments.
CONFIDENTIAL: please return this letter directly to Kyushu University OR place in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate.
本推薦状は、九州大学へ直接ご郵送頂くか、厳封の上、申請者へお渡し下さいますようお願い致します。

Recommendation (2)
推薦状 (2)Name of Applicant (Print) / 氏名：To the RECOMMENDER: Please write a statement concerning the applicant, stating how long and in what connection
you have known him/her, your estimate of his/her character, your appraisal of the applicant’s promise of success as a
graduate student and his/her potential for independent research (use space below).
申請者との関係や申請者の性格、評価等について下記に自由に記述下さい。別紙を添付頂いても構いません。

Signature / 署名：

Date / 日付：

Name / 氏名：

Position / 身分：

Phone Number / 電話番号：

E-mail address：

We highly appreciate the time and effort that you have taken to provide us with these comments.
CONFIDENTIAL: please return this letter directly to Kyushu University OR place in a sealed envelope and return to the candidate.
本推薦状は、九州大学へ直接ご郵送頂くか、厳封の上、申請者へお渡し下さいますようお願い致します。