Meiji Law School founded in Yurakucho, predecessor of Meiji University (1881)

Meiji Law School, the predecessor of Meiji University, was founded in 1881 by three lawyers. This establishment occurred during the Meiji era, a period of profound social and political change in Japan influenced by Western ideas. The school was located in Tokyo, which served as an academic center during this modernization phase.

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Founding Context. Meiji Law School was established in 1881 by three lawyers. This event coincided with significant political developments in Japan, such as the founding of the Jiyūtō in 1881, which favored French political doctrines. The era saw the adoption of Western scientific, technological, and legal ideas, creating an environment conducive to the establishment of new educational institutions modeled on foreign precedents.

Institutional Evolution. Originally founded as Meiji Law School, the institution later evolved into Meiji University in April 1920. It is currently a private research university in Chiyoda, Tokyo. While the school's origins are rooted in the 1881 founding, its current status as a comprehensive university with multiple campuses and schools represents a long-term development from its initial legal-focused mission.

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