Monday, August 10th, 2015 – Friday, August 14th, 2015

Hosted by Chuo Law School and Law School Academy, Tokyo JAPAN

Contact:cls-ijle@tamajs.chuo-u.ac.jp

Chuo Law School (CLS) will host a summer program titled “Introduction to Japanese Law in English” this summer.

This one-week program will focus on the basic structure of Japan’s legal system and legal culture, and some specific topics on Japanese law. All lectures will be provided in English by professors at CLS and are open to law students from around the world. The program also includes optional study visits to law firm, court, and museum.

No academic credit is offered for this program; however, those who complete the course will be eligible to receive a certificate of participation.

Note: This program is offered through “Chuo University Law School Academy,” a division of Chuo University for Chuo Law School’s public outreach.

Note: This is the initial outline of the program. Details are subject to change.

Note: Students from some countries or regions are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Japan. Please consult the Japanese government’s visa information at: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

If you are a student at a university or a college which has a friendship agreement with Chuo University, you are able to expect procedural assistance from Chuo to obtain a visa.

Outline of the Program

Date:

Monday, August 10 -Friday, August 14, 2015.

Venue:

Chuo University Ichigaya Campus (central Tokyo) 42-8 Ichigaya-Honmura-cho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8473 JAPAN
3 min. walk from “Akebonobashi” station (2 stops from Shinjuku station on Toei-Shinjuku subway line)

Fees:

JPY 30,000 for 5-day course.
Airfare and accommodation costs are not included.
Local transportation and museum admission costs are not included.
Tuition shall be paid on the first day of the program, Aug.10, in cash (JPY).

Transportation and Accommodations:

CLS has no housing of its own in central Tokyo. However, please feel free to consult CLS about accommodations.
For information about accommodations and related matters, please contact cls-ijle@tamajs.chuo-u.ac.jp

Application and Deadline:

Applications shall be submitted by e-mail or FAX no later than July 24, 2015. However, the application period will close earlier if the maximum enrollment is reached before then.

• Application Form for Individuals　　 PDF　　 Excel
• Application Form for Group 　　 PDF　　 Excel

Maximum enrollment:

60

Program (TENTATIVE, subject to change):

Monday, August 10
9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Orientation
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture 1
Afternoon Welcome Lunch

Tuesday, August 11
9:30 – 12:30 Lecture 2
Afternoon Optional Activity 1

Wednesday, August 12
9:30 – 12:30 Lecture 3
Afternoon Optional activity 2

Thursday, August 13
9:30 – 12:30 Lecture 4
Afternoon Optional activity 3

Friday, August 14
9:30 – 12:30 Lecture 5
Afternoon Free
17:00 – 18:30 Farewell Ceremony and Party

Note: This schedule is tentative, it is subject to change.
Note: All lectures will be given in English.
Note: Optional activities include (1) law firm visit, (2) court visit and (3) museum visit guided by CLS professors.
Note: Local transportation and museum admission costs are not included.