Then, Now, and Beyond
The Graduate School and Faculty of Law, Kobe University, Japan
The Graduate School of Law (GSL)/Faculty of Law (FL) was established in May 1949 with the legal studies section of the former Kobe University of Commerce (Kobe University of Economics) at its foundation. Sparing no effort in its quest to become a leading institution of higher learning in the field of legal and political studies, the GSL/FL has been successful in becoming a reputable academic center that is ranked nationally.
Located on
the foothills of the lush green Rokko Mountains, the campus provides a
spectacular view of the city and port of Kobe, providing a serene and ideal
environment for the pursuit of academic studies. Supported by a long and rich
tradition, the GSL/FL has strong links with the Japanese legal, academic,
industry, and public sectors. Furthermore, through its alumni program, former
students - many whom are actively pursuing professional careers on the
international stage - also continue to maintain strong ties with the
school.
In
2003, GSL/FL was given the distinct honor of becoming a site for the prestigious
Center of Excellence academic research program.
Furthermore, in 2004, the GSL/FL successfully inaugurated the school of
law program, with the first class of students completing their degree in
2006. In this way, the GSL/FL is
seriously committed to its mission of continuously striving for the pursuit of
academic excellence.
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