Each semester, the Law School offers a relatively large number of law classes taught in English by regular and adjunct faculty members.Japanese students interested in studying law in English are permitted to register for these classes. This gives exchange students an opportunity to study together with Japanese law students. Keio Law School endeavors to integrate fully exchange students into the classroom and the Law School community. It should be noted, however, that most law courses taught in English are likely to have relatively small enrollments depending on the number of Japanese students registered.
Credits
Most classes at the Law School are two credit courses, meeting once a week for 90 minutes over 15 class periods followed by a final examination. There are a limited number of one credit courses, meeting once a week for eight weeks.
As for Spring Semester, 1credit courses, 12times courses, and courses offered twice a week are planned to finish by late June. As for Fall Semester, 1credit courses, 12times courses, and courses offered twice a week are planned to finish by mid December.
Exchange students are responsible for verifying with their home institutions the total number of credits required for a semester abroad and the transferability of credits taken at the Law School.
Law Classes in English
The Law School offers a number of courses in English that are aimed at Japanese law students desiring to enter international practice. These courses are all suitable for international exchange students. The courses are comparative in nature and oriented towards developing the knowledge and skills required to be an effective international lawyer.
Here are the courses offered at Keio University Law School.
Law Courses in Japanese
Students will not be permitted to take courses listed as required courses; they should choose from the list of elective courses.
Japanese Language Studies
The Center for Japanese Studies of Keio University operates a highly acclaimed Japanese language program. The Center is part of the university but is not part of the Law School.
International exchange students coming from partner schools are permitted to take up to 4 Subjects in Japanese language courses per semester.
For more information about the Center for Japanese Studies please see