Master of Laws (LL.M.) Scholarship in South Korea 2012

TLBU Graduate School of Law in Seoul offers scholarship for students from qualified universities of East Asia and Southeast Asia. The scholarship includes tuition fees, board and lodging and airfares for field studies in South Korea (first year) and Europe (second year). However in principle, students must be able to afford airfare to visit his/her home during recesses, as well as airfare to TLBU for initial arrival.

All applicants should possess high qualified English language skills, additional French is preferred. All universities are eligible to apply, however University of Indonesia and Parahyangan Catholic University are preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE = JANUARY 20, 2012

For more information, please check the website: http://www.tlbu.ac.kr/

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Qualification for Admission Doctorate / Master Course in Laws:

1. English Proficiency

The applicant should have at least 550 Paper-based TOEFL (PBT), 213 Computer-based TOEFL (CBT), 80 Internet-based TOEFL (IBT), band 6.5 IELTS scores, College English Test (CET) Band 6, or other equivalent tests.

2. Perequisite Legal Education

Applicants for Masters program must have received, or expected to receive by the end of July of 2012, a bachelor`s degree (or equivalent) in law from an approved institution. Applicants for the doctorate program must have received, or expect to receive by the end of July of 2012, a masters degree (or the equivalent) in law from an approved institution. A final transcript confirming your graduation should be submitted as soon as it is available. We reserve the right to review for reconsideration or revoke the offer of admission if you fail to graduate with your class.

3. Application Deadline

The due date for application is on November 30, 2011 (Chinese Applicants) and January 20, 2012 (Non-Chinese Applications). The applicant must submit his/her application (download from the website) along with his/her Letter of Recommendation TOEFL score, IELTS Score, CET-6 or other equivalent test certification. Please note that the Admission Office of TLBU Graduate School of Law in Seoul does not review applications until we have received all required documentation. We suggest that applicants submit their application as early as possible.

4. Letter of Recommendation

Arrange for the timely submission of one letter of recommendation from a professor under whom you have studied (preferably in high-level courses in your major field of study). If you have been out of school for some time you may submit letters from employers or associates.

* Note for Letter of Recommendation form. Our official Letter of Recommendation form that isincluded in the application form must beenclosed in a sealed envelop together with the recommendation letter provided by your recommender.

To use the official Letter of Recommendation form:

• Applicant must write your name and sign the left column of the first page (I. NOTE TO THE APPLICANT)
• Applicant, then, present the signed form to the recommender and ask him/her to fill out the right column of the first page (II. NOTE TO THE RECOMMENDER)
• Applicant ask the recommender to write his/her recommendation letter on a separate sheet of paper (III)
• Applicant ask the recommender to fill out IV.

• Recommender MUST enclose his/her recommendation letter and together with the official form

5. For Korean Applicants only

Korean applicants should meet the following two conditions for admissions:

(1) Possess the bachelor's degree or higher degree in law from qualified universities

(2) Possess excellent command of English

6. Interviews with Applicants

Chinese students will have face-to-face interviews with our school representatives. Non-Chinese students will have phone or online interviews instead. TLBU Academic Affairs Office will notify all the applicants of exact date for the interviews in due course. For further information, please refer to TLBU Graduate School of Law in Seoul Official Website http://www.tlbu.ac.kr/

Submit application documents to :

Admissions Office, TLBU Graduate School of Law in Seoul

300, Naeyu-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si,

Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, 412-751, Korea

(Phone) 82-31-960-1012-5

(Fax) 82-31-960-1019

(E-mail) admissions@tlbu.ac.kr

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Information about the university:

Transnational Law and Business University (TLBU) is a post-graduate university located in Goyang-si,Gyeonggi-do, Korea (20km from Seoul), with its branch in a small town near Paris and branch in construction in Maryland, USA.

Goals:

1. Development of a Regional Community for Permanent Peace & Prosperity in East Asia
2. Asian-European Cooperation and Global Cooperation
3. Strengthening Asian-American Cooperation
4. Formation of High-Qualified transnational legal experts

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Berkas-berkas yang harus dikirim sebelum 20 Januari 2012:

1. Sertifikat TOEFL - (LIA juga bisa, skor 500 masih dipertimbangkan)
2. Legalisir transkrip sama ijazah (bahasa inggris)
3. Motivation Letter (essay 1-2 halaman dalam bahasa inggris yang isinya menceritakan tentang siapa kamu, keluarga kamu, cita-cita dan ambisi kamu)
4. Pas foto 5 lembar 4x6
5. Recommendation Letter (dari dosen)
6. Formulir (download dari www.tlbu.ac.kr - Admissions - Application Forms - Download TLBU Application for Admission)

Kirim sebelum 20 Januari 2012 ke alamat:

Admissions Office, TLBU Graduate School of Law in Seoul

300, Naeyu-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si,Gyeonggi-do,

Seoul, 412-751, Korea

(Phone) 82-31-960-1012-5

(Fax) 82-31-960-1019

(E-mail) admissions@tlbu.ac.kr

PS: Kirim dokumen kesini pakai TIKI JNE bisa sampai 3 hari. Biaya sekitar 19 USD dgn berat kurang dari 1 kg.

Lotus Lantern Festival

Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual event for the purpose of celebrating Buddha's birthday. According to Buddhist belief, the lighting of a lotus-shaped lantern symbolizes a devotion to performing good deeds and lighting up the dark parts of the world that are filled with agony. In Korea, it was held in downtown Seoul from May 6~8, 2011. Thousands of hanging lanterns lit up the city and temples. Although I could only see the final ceremony on the last day, I really enjoyed watching the festival. It was the greatest festival I have ever watched! These are the places that I visited during the festival:

Gwanghamun Square

Although there was no lantern festival in this place, but some people still came here to see the greatest statute of King Sejong, who promulgated the Korean written language, Hangeul. A statute of Korea's greatest naval hero, Admiral Yi Sun-Shin, also stands in the middle of the square surrounded by water fountains which shoot into the air. The water fountains seemed so nice and fresh.

Jogyesa Temple

Actually, I also wanted to go to City Hall to see Seoul Friendship Affair, but the time was limited. So I went directly to Jogyesa Temple to see the lanterns. In front of the temple, there were so many tents onsite selling and offering a lot of different things. Many people, including foreigners, came to see and join making the lotus lantern and lotus flower. Luckily, they separated the tent into two parts, for Korean and foreigners. They explained the instruction in English so it was easy for me to understand. I tried to make both lotus lantern and lotus flower with a little help from azumma, a Korean old woman. My fingers were all sticky because of the rice glue. The lantern was quite simple to make but the flower was so difficult that finally azumma made a new one for me. :D

After making lotus lantern and flower, I went to the the temple. I was amazed by the 1000 stunning lanterns hanging in the air. Lanterns with so many different colors were absolutely beautiful! After taking some pictures, I saw some group of people were bringing different instruments with different clothes. Some of them were bringing lanterns, lotus flowers, Korean traditional percussion instruments, Samulnori. At that time I just realized that they would have a parade along the street, so I waited for the parade outside of the temple until around 6 PM.

After waiting for 1 hour, finally the parade was begun. It was a great parade with so many group of people wearing beautiful clothes and bringing awesome lanterns. I could not take picture easily because they were moving and walking along the street towards another street, Insadong street.

Following the parade until Insadong street, I had dinner with my friend there. After dinner, I walked towards another street, Jongno street. We saw a big stage and some lanterns along the street. Many people, especially those who had performed in the parade along the road, were there. They were dancing and performing different performances. I saw a local TV channel was broadcasting the show. At the last performance, they asked audiences and foreigners to dance together. I also joined them dancing, it was totally fun!

This festival was so amazing that I can not write into words. I will definitely watch lotus lantern festival again next year! ^^

TLBU Field Study

From April 15~16, 2011 all TLBU first year graduate students participated in 2011 Field Studies in Korea which is a special annual program. On April 15, 2011 students visited Korea’s largest steel maker POSCO (the Pohang Iron and Steel Company) in Pohang City. Pohang is POSCO’s first project while the other project is a new plant in Gwangyang. After arriving at POSCO, the employees welcomed us with friendly smile. The slogan of POSCO “Resources are limited, creativity is unlimited” on the entrance building caught students’ attention. After watching a fabulous video presentation of POSCO, students got a better picture of POSCO’s history and development.

The last place to visit was the Museum of POSCO History. Students had an easy access to see many pictures and videos demonstrating more detailed information about POSCO there. After all of these, students learned not only the amazing development of POSCO but also POSCO’s outstanding environmentally friendly vision.

On the next day, students went to Gyeongju Bomun Tour Complex. There, students were amazed by a lot of beautiful cherry blossoms. Enjoying the wonderful scenery, students were deeply touched by the culture and atmosphere of Gyeongju City as well as having great fun.

I was very happy during Field Study because I could spend time together with my classmates. We spent one night in Gyeongju by having a small party in the hostel. I still remember some of my friends played "truth or dare" games and forced the losers to tell the truth about their privacies (I was glad I did not join the games). This field study was one of the best memories in my life. I will keep on my mind forever. By the way, I have uploaded 200 pictures taken from Field Study on Facebook. We were crazy about taking pictures! :D