The LL.M. in Transnational Law has a prerequisite course, International Law. Both require the successful completion of 24 credits, however for the LL.M for International Lawyers, at least 12 of those credits must be completed at Temple s Philadelphia campus. A. A law degree from a recognized university is required for admission to any LL.M. program. A student who has not earned a law degree can apply for the Certificate programs, but admission of non-law graduates is strictly limited and a graduate degree or work experience in a related field is required. The importance of strong English skills to the successful study of law cannot be stressed enough.
Words are the principal tools of a lawyer.
In addition, students must complete a thesis project, which may be done as an independent study or in the context of a writing seminar. Legal Research and Writing is offered at least once a year in Japan. Constitutional law is not currently offered in Japan. Additionally, students are strongly encouraged to take Legal Decisionmaking, which is offered at least once a year in Japan. There are no required courses for this degree, but there is a list of courses from which students must select.