Law programs in Japan

Browse law programs taught in Japan. Every listing shows duration, tuition and intake details so you can shortlist with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Japan?

Programs in Japan are offered at these levels: Diploma, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Japan?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Japan. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Japan?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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284 programs found

BA/BS in School of Law

Hokkaido University World rank #363

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Law

Hokkaido University World rank #363

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Law

Niigata University World rank #1,439

Niigata, Niigata, Japan

niigata-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in College of Human and Social Sciences, School of Law

Kanazawa University World rank #1,012

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Law

Kanazawa University World rank #1,012

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities, Law and Economics

Mie University World rank #1,721

Tsu, Mie, Japan

mie-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 2,442,200 / total

BA/BS in Faculty of Law

Kobe University World rank #715

Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan

kobe-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Law

Kobe University World rank #715

Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan

kobe-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in School of Law

Kyushu University World rank #328

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 6,213,120 / total

Graduate School of Law

Kyushu University World rank #328

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Law School (Professional Graduate School)

Kyushu University World rank #328

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Law and Letters

Ehime University World rank #1,723

Matsuyama-shi, Ehime, Japan

ehime-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in School of Law

Tohoku University World rank #252

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

tohoku.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Law

Tohoku University World rank #252

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

tohoku.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Prof.D in Law School

Tohoku University World rank #252

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

tohoku.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in School of Law

Osaka University World rank #209

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

osaka-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Law and Politics

Osaka University World rank #209

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

osaka-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Law

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Prof.D in Osaka University Law School

Osaka University World rank #209

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

osaka-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Law

Kagawa University World rank #2,242

Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

kagawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 5,907,412 / total

Graduate School of Law

Kagawa University World rank #2,242

Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

kagawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 3,303,534 / total

Graduate School of Law

University of the Ryukyus World rank #2,304

Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan

u-ryukyu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 6,049,548 / total

BA/BS in Faculty of Law

Kumamoto University World rank #878

Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

kumamoto-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

BA/BS in Faculty of Law

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

u-tokyo.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate Schools for Law and Politics

The University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

u-tokyo.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Law

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

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Law programs in Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Japan?

Which fields of study can I browse in Japan?

How much does it cost to study in Japan?

How do I choose the right program?

BA/BS in School of Law

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BA/BS in Faculty of Law

BA/BS in College of Human and Social Sciences, School of Law

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BA/BS in Faculty of Humanities, Law and Economics

BA/BS in Faculty of Law

Graduate School of Law

BA/BS in School of Law

Graduate School of Law

Law School (Professional Graduate School)

BA/BS in Faculty of Law and Letters

BA/BS in School of Law

Graduate School of Law

Prof.D in Law School

BA/BS in School of Law

Graduate School of Law and Politics

Prof.D in Osaka University Law School

BA/BS in Faculty of Law

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BA/BS in Faculty of Law

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