School of Law (Professional Degree Course)

Admission Policy

The School of Law is seeking individuals who possess the abilities listed below.

Profile of Prospective Students

At the Okayama University Graduate School of Law, we seek students who align with our philosophy of “nurturing legal professionals rooted in and dedicated to the local community” and embody the following characteristics:

・Individuals with a broad interest in social issues
・Individuals with a sense of ethics and justice
・Individuals with logical thinking abilities
・Individuals with Communication Ability
・Individuals striving to acquire systematic legal knowledge and practical legal application abilities suitable for highly specialized legal professionals

Abilities Expected of Prospective Students

【Specialized Ability】
Capable of expressing their thoughts in a logical and persuasive manner

【Implementation Ability】
Capable of confronting a wide range of social issues and taking action towards resolution

【Inquiry Ability】
Capable of independently researching social issues of interest

【Liberal Arts Ability and Insightful Ability】
Capable of maintaining a broad interest in social issues and continuing to learn

【Communication Ability】
Capable of considering diverse opinions in the process of problem-solving

Basic Policy for Student Selection

In order to ensure a diverse student body that aligns with our ideal candidate image, we administer General Admissions for those without prior legal education, General Admissions for those with prior legal education, and Special Admissions for the Legal Course.

Method for Student Selection

For each of the above three types of admissions, we combine the following methods to measure the academic ability or aptitude suitable for studying at the School of Law:
・Document Screening
・Short Essay Exam
・Legal Subject Exam
・Interview Exam
・Legal Course Performance

Admission Process

・General Admissions (for those without prior legal education):
In the General Admissions for those without prior legal education, admission decisions are made based on a comprehensive assessment of the results of a Short Essay Exam, and an Interview Exam and Document Screening. Legal knowledge is not evaluated in this admissions.
・General Admissions (for those with prior legal education):
In the General Admissions for those with prior legal education, admission decisions are made based on a comprehensive assessment of the results of a Legal Subject Exam, and an Interview Exam and Document Screening
・Special Admissions for the Legal Course:
In the Special Admissions for the Legal Course, admission decisions are made based on a comprehensive assessment of the results of a Legal Course Performance, and an Interview Exam and Document Screening

Prior to Enrollment

(1) Regardless of the department they graduated from, students are expected to be able to research various issues arising in society, contemplate considering diverse opinions, and logically and persuasively express their own thoughts.
(2) In addition to (1), those with prior legal education are expected to have adequate knowledge in basic legal subjects.