University of the Philippines

COLLEGE OF LAW
Rm. 115, Malcolm Hall
Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Tel. No.: 920-55-14 local 103; Telefax No.: 927-71-80

OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE SECRETARY

MEMORANDUM NO. SFL 2010-007

TO All Concerned

RE Young Leaders' Program in Law

DATE: August 5, 2010

Applications are now open for the Young Leader's Program in Law, a one year
master's program established by the Japanese Government's Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science & Technology and administered by the Graduate School of Law,
Kyushu University. Those accepted will receive a one-year scholarship from October
2011 to September 2012.

An overview of the program is attached herewith. Application forms may be

secured at the Office of the College Secretary, College of Law, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. The Dean of the College of Law shall serve as the
recommending authority. The deadline for recommendations is on 20 October 2010.

For inquiries, please contact:

• U.P. College of Law (920-5514 local 103, 927-7180)

• Japan Information and Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan (551-5710
local 2313)

For dissemination.

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COlleg%;~retary

Noted:
 2011
YOUNG LEADERS' PROGRAM
IN LAW

Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
and Technology (MEXT)

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 I. Overview taught
In 1994, we instituted
entirely in English,
Japan's
the
first Master's
"LL.M. Program
program
in
3) The
Japanese
applicant
Government
whose spouse
scholarship
has already
will not be
won a

International Economics and Business Law." In 1999, selected as a grantee, and likewise in the case of a

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1 . Objectives
The Young Leaders' Program was established as a
the "LL.D. Program

and Administration
in International Economics

in Asia" were also started.

and
Business Law" and the "Comparative Studies of Politics
As a
couple applying at the same time.
4) The applicant who is already enrolled in a Japanese
university is not eligible to apply for admission.
one year Master's program by the Ministry of Education, result of the success of these programs and the prestige
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in the of the Faculty of Law, Kyushu University was chosen to 4. Scholarship
three specific fields of Public Administration, Business host the Young Leaders' Program in Law.
Term of Scholarship: One year from October 20.11 to
Administration and Law in 200 I. Kyushu University is located in Fukuoka, which is
September 2012.
This program aims to contribute to the fostering of the capital city of politics and commerce in Kyushu Island
Allowance: In 20 I 0, ¥ 258,000 per month (this figure
future national leaders in Asian countries. In addition, in the southern part of Japan. Fukuoka has a long
will be adjusted in 20 I I according to the approved
while deepening the participants' understanding about history and mutual relationships with Asian countries as
budget.)
Japan, it aims to form a network of national leaders who an international city facing the East China Sea.
Transportation: A tourist class air ticket to/from Japan.
will playa key role in establishing friendly relations and
School Fees: Participants will be exempted from fees
improved policy planning among Asian countries, 3. Participants for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition.
including Japan.
The Number of Participants: There will be about 15 Accommodation: The above monthly allowance
The Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University
students accepted by Kyushu University in 2011. includes the accommodation fee.
administers the "Young Leaders' Program in Law" under Others: Students receive medical insurance.
Nationality: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Korea, Lao
the framework of the MEXT's scholarship system. In
P.D.R., Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand, The
20 I 0, we invited 10 international students from 8 5. Selection
Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, India, and South Africa.
countries of Lao P.D.R., Indonesia, Mongolia, Vietnam,
Age: Applicants must be, in principle, under 40 years of
Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar under this Based on the recommendation of our counterpart
age as of October 1,2011 (i.e. born on or after October
program. institutions in the participating countries, Kyushu
2, 1971)
University will select initial candidates from among
2. Institution and Location Academic Background and others: Applicants must have
applicants by means of a review of the submitted
obtained a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
documents, a short essay and an interview. Those
Kyushu University was founded in 191 I as one of university, and at least 4 years of work experience in the
who have been selected by Kyushu University will be
the seven imperial universities in Japan. Today, Kyushu applicant's home country in a law office or in the legal
put forward to the committee of··experts, established by
University consists of eleven Faculties with 18,588 section of a company or government department. This
the MEXT, for the final selection.
students including 1,509 international students and work experience must be full-time and after graduation
2,193 faculty members. from university.
The Faculty of Law, with its outstanding staff and English Ability: A minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) score
6. Application
library, is one of the leading research and educational of 550 or TOEFL-CBT score of 213 or equivalent. More detailed information on application
institutions of law and political science in Japan. The Applicants are required to have the ability to JOin procedures is available at the Embassy of Japan in
faculty is well known for the historical and comparative discussions and write papers in English without any your home country.
research in which its members have engaged, aided in supplementary lessons of English.
part by one of the largest collections of international and Others:
foreign-language materials for political science and social I) Military personnel and military civilian employees
science in Japan. It has also taken an active theoretical registered on the active list are excluded.
interest in legal or political problems appropriate to its 2) The grants may be cancelled if grantees fail to arrive
geographical location: i.e., those of Western Japan, in Japan by the appointed date.
especially Kyushu, and of Southeast Asian countries.
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II. Curriculum Guidelines 3. Internship, Executive Seminars

(I) Practical training in a law firm
Each student will be sent to a law firm for a period of
1. Basic Concepts about 2 weeks (in February or March) to experience
The primary focus of the YLP in Law is international legal practice in Japan. The interns will attend court
economic and business law. The program has been hearings, accompany the lawyers for consultation and
specifically designed to expose students to both reconciliation with clients, and draft legal documents.
theoretical and practical perspectives on a wide range (2) Visit to judiciary related institution (including
of contemporary legal issues related to international discussions with serving judges).
trade and commercial transactions. As such, the (3) Practical training with legislative authorities such as
program aims to provide students with the diverse the Diet, Cabinet Legislation Bureau, Cabinet
intellectual skills necessary for pursuing a law-related Councilor's Office on Internal Affairs, Cabinet
career in an increasingly global business environment. Councilor's Office on External Affairs.
(4) Cooperation in the research on the Japanese legal
For an up-to-date curriculum: framework by the Research and Training Institute, the
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/ Ministry of Justice.

To get information about Kyushu University, please

2. Courses access to website:
http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/
· International Business Law
· Foreign Direct Investment Law
· Law of GATT/WTO
· International Economic and Institutional Law
· International Maritime Law
· International Law in East Asia
· EU Law & International Trade
· Corporate & "White Collar" Crime
· Corporate Social Responsibility in Labor and International Law
· Competition Law in Japan & Asia
· International Taxation
· Bankruptcy Law in Asia
· Asian Tax Law
· Japanese Corporate Law
· Business Law Japanese
· Cultural Diversit~ and the Law
· Information Transactions in a Digital Age CONTACT: http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp
· Intellectual Property in a Globalized World http://v.'ww.law.kyushu-u ,ac .jp/programsinenglish/
· Bioethics and the Law COVER PAGE:
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· Conflict Management and Mediation Training "Payodhi-jala" 1980
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· Worldwide Perspectives on Trust Law Collection: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum