Program Overview
The Law at Yonsei University is a LLM programme in Law over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Korea, Republic of and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: AUD 5,212 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Case Studies in American Law
- Comparative Constitutionalism and Democracy
- Constitutionalism: Past and Present
- Comparative Corporate Law and Governance
- Dispute Resolution in International Trade & Business
- International Capital Market Transaction
- International Trade and Intellectual Property Law
- Culture and Globalization Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Sociology of Law
- Trade and Environment: EU and WTO Law
- Understanding the World Trading System
- Understanding Free Trade Agreements
- International Trade Law and Policy
- U.S. Contract Law
- Introduction to Comparative Korean Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
With its goal to \xc2\x91train global, legal practitioners who will contribute to humanity in the spirit of truth and freedom as leaders of the competitive global arena\', Yonsei Law School\xc2\x92s admission program is designed to identify and select a student body who has demonstrated commitment for distinguished performance at the Law School and, subsequently, for high service to the legal profession and the community.
Yonsei Law School bases its recruiting principles on the following:
- to select students with proven academic qualities and skills;
- to contribute to the integration of society by providing the minority groups with the opportunities to receive legal education; and
- to establish the fair, transparent and objective admission procedure and policies.
The evaluations are conducted in two phases- first, based upon documentary records and, second, interviews of those selected from the first round. Each year, 120 students will be admitted to Yonsei Law School, among whom 6 qualified students will be granted special admission based on their exceptional circumstances.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 5,212 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 5,212 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yonsei University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Yonsei University
Yonsei University
서울특별시, South Korea
Yonsei University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months