Handong International Law School

General Admission

GENERAL ADMISSION for Spring 2026

I. Degree Program

Degree Program	Major	Capacity
Juris Doctor (Three-year program)	U.S. & International Law (국제법무학과)	50
Master of Arts (Two-year program)	International Legal Studies (국제법학과)	50

II. Eligibility

Applicants should possess or be in the process of possessing a bachelor’s degree from an approved four-year college, university in Korea or abroad by the end of February 2026 (by the end of March 2026 for institutions in countries such as Japan where graduation takes place in March), or be recognized by law as having an equivalent or higher level of education.

III. Admission Process

1. Document Screening: Applications are comprehensively evaluated based on academic transcripts (GPA), essays, letters of recommendation, as well as extracurricular activities including community service, awards, and other involvements.
2. English Proficiency Examination: Applicants who pass the first stage will take an English proficiency exam on the day of the interview.
3. Interview: The interview will be conducted in a one-on-one format, with three interviewers assessing one candidate at a time.

IV. Required Document(s): Application Packet

Application Form

1 copy (to be completed on Jinhak Apply and submitted as a printed copy)

*The application form will open on August 6, 2025

Go to Application

Essay

1 copy (to be completed on Jinhak Apply and submitted as a printed copy)

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Recommendation Letters

2 copies (download and complete the designated form from the HILS website or Jinhak Apply)

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Official Transcript(s) from each institution where degree was earned

Diploma or Certificate of Pending Graduation

1 copy (In Korea; if unavailable, an English version may be submitted)

Application Fee KRW 100,000

Personal Information Collection, Use, Provision Consent Form

1 copy (to be completed on Jinhak Apply and submitted as a printed copy)

V. Application Schedule

Online Admission Application Availability	August 6, 2025 — October 15, 2025
Application Submission Period	August 6, 2025 — October 15, 2025
Interview and HILS English Proficiency Examination (for applicants who pass the 1^st round of document screening)	November 1, 2025 or November 8, 2025
Admission Results Announcement	November 21, 2025
Registration Period (Admission Confirmation Fee Payment Period)	November 25, 2025 — November 27, 2025

* Admission decisions will be announced individually via email.

VI. Important Notes

1. All submitted documents must be written in English. Since these documents serve as key materials for the admissions evaluation, they should be as detailed and specific as possible. If a document is not in English, a notarized English translation must be submitted along with the original.
2. The application form must be completed via Jinhak Apply and submitted as a printed copy.
3. The essay must also be completed via Jinhak Apply and submitted as a printed copy. Each essay must not exceed 500 words.
4. At least one of the two recommendation letters must be written by a professor or a work supervisor. Letters written by family members or relatives will not be accepted.
5. Recommendation letters may be submitted by email (lawschool@handong.edu) only if they are sent directly by the recommender.
6. Official transcripts, diplomas, or certificate of pending graduation must bear the issuing institution’s official seal and signature. Copies will not be accepted.
7. Applying for both General Admission and Special Admission is not permitted.
8. Submitted documents will not be returned.
9. If any submitted information is found to be false or misleading, the offer of admission may be revoked.
10. The successful candidates must pay the tuition fee within the designated registration period. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of admission.
11. All announcements, including interview schedule and admission results will be announced via email. Applicants are responsible for checking their email regularly.
12. All certificates must have been issued within six months of the submission date to be considered valid.

VII. General Information

1. Application Form Submission: Applicants must complete the application form and essay on Jinhak Apply, print them out, and submit them along with all other required documents by mail. Please refer to the Handong International Law School website for further details: lawschool.handong.edu

2. Contact Information

Handong International Law School Administrative Office

Phone: (054) 260-1713~7 / +82-54-260-1713~7

Fax: (054) 260-1719 / +82-54-260-1719

Mailing Address:

558 Handong-ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang, Korea 37554

Attn.: Handong International Law School Admissions Committee

Application postmarked by the deadline will be accepted (for international submissions, documents must arrive by the deadline regardless of postmark).

3. Application Fee KRW 100,000

1) Refund Policy and Amounts

- In case of overpayment: the excess amount will be refunded.

- If the applicant is unable to take the admission exam due to the university’s fault: full refund.

- If unable to take the admission exam due to natural disasters: full refund.

- If the applicant is hospitalized doe to illness/accident or in the event of the applicant’s death (with appropriate proof): full refund.

2) Refund Method

- Refund will be transferred to the applicant’s designated bank account.

- Any costs required for using the financial network will be deducted. If the cost exceeds the refund amount, no refund will be issued.

4. Interview Venue and Admission Results Announcement

1) Interview venue: Details will be announced later via the university website and email.

2) Admission Results Announcement: Successful applicants will be individually notified by phone and email.

3) Waitlist Candidate(s): Applicants who are not initially admitted may be placed on a waitlist based on their admission scores. Waitlist order will be determined by overall evaluation scores.

VIII. Tuition Fee

1. Degree Program and Tuition Fee (Based on the 2025 Academic Year)

Degree Program	Duration	Admission Fee	Tuition Fee
Juris Doctor (J.D.)	Three Years	KRW 900,000	KRW 8,900,000
Masters in Law (M.A.)	Two Years	KRW 900,000	KRW 4,326,000

2. At the time of initial registration, admitted students are only required to pay the admission confirmation fee of KRW 900,000. The tuition fee for the 2026 academic year will be announced and payable in February 2026 after the amount is finalized.