2026.04.09
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【Application Closed】2026 CLS Summer Program Introduction to Japanese Law
Monday, August 3th, 2026 - Friday, August 7th, 2026
Hosted by Chuo Law School and Law School Academy, Tokyo Japan
Contact: cls-ijle-grp(a) g.chuo-u.ac.jp
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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 in 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 a law firm, a court, and a 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.
Outline of the Program
Date:
Monday, August 3- Friday, August 7, 2026.
Venue:
Chuo University Surugadai Campus (central Tokyo), 3-11-5 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8324 JAPAN
3 min. walk from “Ochanomizu” station on JR Chuo Line. 5 min. walk from “Ochanomizu” station on Tokyo-Metro Marunouchi Line.
Fees:
JPY 50,000 for the tuition of a 5-day course.
Airfare and accommodation costs are not included.
Local transportation costs are not included.
Tuition shall be paid on the first day of the program, Aug.3, 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-grp(a)g.chuo-u.ac.jp.
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Application and Deadline:
Applications shall be submitted by e-mail no later than June 26, 2026. Registration for this program has closed due to reaching capacity.
Application Form for Individuals PDF Excel
Application Form for Group PDF Excel
Maximum enrollment: 40
Program (TENTATIVE, subject to change):
Monday, August 3
09:30 - 10:00 Registration and Orientation
10:00 - 13:00 Lecture 1 (Overview of the Japanese Legal System and Constitution of Japan)
13:00-14:00 Welcome Lunch at Chuo University
Tuesday, August 4
09:30 - 12:30 Lecture 2 (Japanese Corporate Law, Corporate Governance and Commercial Dispute Resolution)
Afternoon Tokyo District Court visit
Wednesday, August 5
09:30 - 12:30 Lecture 3 (Civil Law in Japan)
14:00 - 16:00 Law Firm Visit
Thursday, August 6
09:30 - 12:30 Lecture 4 (Environmental Law in Japan: Beyond National Borders)
Afternoon EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM
Friday, August 7
09:30 - 12:30 Lecture 5 (International Refugee Law in Japan )
12:30 - 14:30 Farewell Ceremony and Party
Note: All lectures will be given in English.
Note: Optional activities include (1)Court visit, (2)Law firm visit, and (3) EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM.
