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Important Notices on Measures against COVID-19

(Updated: April 22)

January 21

Notification of successful applicants: Click HERE.

December 23

Lecture: The intensive course, "Public International Law 1" was delivered online by Prof. Christian TAMS and Dr. James DEVANEY from University of Glasgow. [December 14, 15, 17 and 21]

November 29

Lecture: The intensive course, "WTO Law" was delivered online by Prof. KAWASHIMA Fujio of Kobe University. [October 7 - November 25]

November 5

Admission: The Second Admission Guidance Fair for Kobe University Graduate School of Law in 2021
Admission Guidance Fair for Kobe University Graduate School of Law will be held online on December 1 (Wed), 2021. If you are interested in its Master's programs including GMAP in Law, and/or thinking about taking the entrance exam for spring admission in 2022, please join the fair.

Explanations will be given in Japanese, but questions in English will be accepted. Advanced registration is required and should be made by November 21 (Sun). For more information, please click here or contact us.

*Please note that the application deadline for GMAP 2021 Spring-II Admission is December 6 (Mon), 2021.

October 22

Admissions: Applicant's Guide & Documents for Application for 2022 Spring-II Admissions are now available.

It is now being examined whether we admit students in fall 2022 and later. It will be announced as soon as it is decided.

September 10

Kobe SALAD Online 2021 Summer: The virtual Kobe University Summer School of Asian Law and Dispute Management was held on every weekend between August 14 and September 5.

The lectures in English were given by 23 lecturers from Kobe University, partner universities, law firms and international mediation/arbitration centers in various jurisdiction.

A total of more than 150 participants from Japan, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam and other countries took part in this intensive program.

August 12

Lecture: The intensive course, "International Business Transactions (A)" was delivered online by One Asia Lawyers. [July 10 - August 7]

July 30

Lecture: The intensive course, "International Business Transactions (B)" was delivered in a hybrid format by Mr. TEZUKA Shohei, Partner, and Mr. Peter CASSIDY, Registered Foreign Attorney, of Higashimachi LPC. [July 1 - July 29]

July 5

Lecture: The intensive course, "International Business Litigation (A)" was delivered online by Ms. Aude FIORINI from University of Dundee. [May 12 - June 30]

July 2

Lecture: The intensive course, "International Investment Law 1" was delivered online by Prof. Dr. Nicos LAVRANOS, owner of NL-Investmentconsulting. [May 11 - June 29]

June 18

Important Notice: Survey for all students regarding COVID-19 vaccination
Click here.

June 9

Lecture: The weekly course, "Law and Finance (B)" was delivered online by Mr. UCHIDA Yoshiki, Representative of MDP Business Advisory Co., Ltd. [April 13 - June 8]

May 24

Japanese Lawyers are now eligible to take GMAP courses.
Click here.

May 20

Admissions: Applicant's Guide & Documents for Application for 2022 Spring Admissions are now available.

It is now being examined whether we admit students in fall 2022 and later. It will be announced as soon as it is decided.

May 12

Admission: The First Admission Guidance Fair for Kobe University Graduate School of Law in 2021
Admission Guidance Fair for Kobe University Graduate School of Law will be held online on June 9 (Wed), 2021. If you are interested in its Master's programs including GMAP in Law, and/or thinking about taking the entrance exam for spring admission in 2022, please join the fair. Explanations will be given in Japanese, but questions in English will be accepted. Advanced registration is required and should be made by June 1 (Tue). For more information, please click here or contact us.

*Please note that the application deadline for GMAP 2021 Fall Admission is June 4 (Fri), 2021.

March 31

Video on Introducing KU Global Master Programs has been uploaded.

March 31

Important Notices on Measures against COVID-19 has been uploaded.

March 16

Course schedule for 2021 Spring has been released.

February 22

Admissions: Applicant's Guide & Documents for Application for 2021 Fall Admissions have been uploaded.

February 12

Lecture: The intensive course, “International Investment Law 2” was delivered online by Prof. Manciaux from University of Burgundy. [January 19 – February 10]

January 26

Lecture: The intensive course, "Dispute Resolution in Asia Workshop (A)" was delivered online by One Asia Lawyers. [December 19, January 9,16 and 23]

January 15

Lecture: The intensive course, “Comparative Competition Law” was delivered online by Prof. Cheng from University of Hong Kong. [January 5 – January 14]

December 25

Notice: The office will be closed between 26 December, 2020 and 4 January, 2021.

December 23

Lecture: The intensive course, "Public International Law 2" was delivered online by Prof. Cai from Xiamen University. [December 17 - December 22]

December 22

Lecture: The weekly course, "Law and Finance (B)" was delivered online by Mr. Uchida, Representative of MDP Business Advisory Co., Ltd. [November 2 - December 21]

December 15

Lecture: The intensive course, "Asian Law" was delivered online by Prof. Yun ZHAO from University of Hong Kong and Mr. Jeff LEONG from JLPW. [November 14, 21, December 5 and 12]

December 8

Lecture: The intensive course, "Public International Law 1" was delivered online by Prof. Christian TAMS from University of Glasgow. [November 25 - December 4]

November 25

Lecture: The intensive course, "International Investment Law 1" was delivered online by Prof. Karsten NOWROT from University of Humburg. [October 13 - November 17]

November 9

Admission: Admission Guidance Fair for Kobe University Graduate School of Law
Admission Guidance Fair for Kobe University Graduate School of Law will be held online on December 9 (Wed), 2020. If you are interested in its Master's programs, including GMAP in Law, please join the fair (※ Explanation will be given in Japanese, but questions in English will be accepted.). Advance registration is required by November 30. For more information, please click HERE or contact us.
*Please note the application deadline for GMAP 2021 Spring-II Admission is December 7(Mon), 2020.

November 5

Notice: Relaxation of Covid-19 virus restrictions:
We are looking forward to seeing our new international students arriving on campus very soon! Some students have been taking their courses entirely online while they await clearance to come to Japan. The Japanese government is now allowing students to come to Japan from China (including Hong Kong & Macau), Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Viet Nam and three other countries.
Students will need:

1. A valid visa

2. Not use public transport to reach their accommodation

3. Stay in quarantine for 14 days after arrival

Our administration staff can give advice on procedures to be followed on arrival.

October 27

Lecture: The intensive course, "ADR in Asia and the Rest of the world" was delivered online by Mr. Danny McFadden from CEDR. [October 24 and 25]

October 23

Admissions: Applicant's Guide & Documents for Application for 2021 Spring-II Admissions have been uploaded.

October 22

Notice: The following intensive course will be held online for 2020 Fall.
The date and time will be confirmed by Course Schedule for 2020 Fall [PDF].

Law and Finance (B) by Mr. Uchida [Syllabus]

Dispute Resolution in Asia Workshop by Mr. KURITA

Comparative Law in Asian Context (Kobe SALAD) Organized by Prof. Saito

October 20

Lecture: The intensive course, "Strategic International Business Consulting (B)" was delivered online by Mr. Jeff LEONG from JLPW. [October 10 and 17]

October 1

Important Notice: Conditions for attending classes at campus and Health Check sheet have uploaded HERE.

September 11

Important Notice: Academic Imformation, Academic Calendar and Courses for Fall 2020 has been uploaded.

August 4

Lecture: The following intensive courses for Spring 2020 were delivered online.
- "International Business Transactions B" by Mr. TEZUKA and Mr. CASSIDY from Higashimashi LPC, Kobe [May 26, June 2, 9, and 16]
-"International Business Litigation B" by Ms. FIORINI from University of Dundee, Scotland [June 17, 19, 24, 26, 30 and July 1, 3]
- "International Business Transactions A" by Mr. KURITA and Others from ONE ASIA LAWYERS, Singapore [July 4, 18, 25 and Aug 1]

July 28

Summer School: Kobe SALAD 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 28

Admissions: Applicant's Guide & Documents for Application for 2021 Spring Admissions have been uploaded.
Admission Guidance Fair will be held online on June 10.

May 11

Notice: Confirmation of Google Account for G Suite for Education

April 9

Important Notice: The Campus is closed from 5:00 pm on April 9 until further notice.
"Campus Closure from April 9 (Thu) 5:00 pm" [PDF]

- Academic Information for 2020 Spring
- Important Announcement

April 8

Important Notice: The research rooms will be shut down from 5:00 pm on April 9.
The further information has been uploaded to "HERE".

April 7

Important Notice: Academic Information for Spring 2020 semester has been uploaded

April 3

Important Notice: The important notice for Spring 2020 semester has been uploaded to HERE.

March 26

Important Notice: The important notice against COVID-19 has been released and uploaded to HERE.

March 26

Notice: The Spring 2020 semester would be started from Monday, 20th April due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the lecture would be delivered in 105 minutes each.
Academic Schedule and further information would be released as in due course.

March 18

"International Investment Law 1" by Prof. NOWROT has been cancelled and postponed to 2020 Fall.

March 16

Academic Calendar for 2020 Spring has been uploaded.
*Schedules are subject to change due to COVID-19.

February 25

Admissions: Applicant's Guide & Documents for Application for 2020 Fall Admissions have been uploaded.

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