Ritsumeikan University
Faculty of Law
Established in 1900 originally as an evening lawschool for working adults, the
College has a long- standing as well as time-honored history, as evidenced in its notble
alumni of legal scholars, lawyers and distinguished public servants in national and local
governments. As a demonstration of the Colleges commitment to law and society, Ritsumeikan
restored the 15th courtroom of the Kyoto District Court, which is now housed in the
Suekawa Memorial Hall on the Kinugasa campus. Trials by jury were held in this courtroom
under the Jury Act for approximately fifteen years from 1928 to 1943.
As society becomes more and more internationalized, information-oriented
and diversified, a wider and deeper understanding of law has become vital
in every aspect of human life. To accommodate ongoing social changes, the
College now has 4 areas of concentration: 1) general practice of law, 2)
law related to environment and civil life, 3) international and comparative
law, and 4) politics and public administration.
Study begins with each freshman attending a proseminar in a cLaw of approximately 35
students to learn techniques for legal and political studies, and fundamental knowledge of
social science through discussions. In the third year, students then select one
specialized seminar and continue to pursue advanced legal and political studies for the
next two years.
Intensive courses for the national bar examination and national or local civil service
examinations are also available in cooperation with Ritsumeikan's Extension Center.
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College of Law
Courses
Offered
General Education
Courses |
Foreign Language
Courses |
Courses Offered in
Areas of Specialization |
Humanities: Visual Presentation & Expression Religion & Society 14 other courses Social Sciences: Business Corporation & Society International Relations I 7 other courses Natural Sciences: Nature & Evolution Modern Scientific Technology 1 7 other courses General Sciences: Human Rights in Modern Society Peace Studies 8 other courses |
English
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Core Courses Small Group Courses: Proseminar Introduction to Jurisprudence Introduction to Politics Lectures I & II (Course Specific) Specialized Courses: Law of Contract I & II Constitutional Law I & II Judicial Process Criminal Law I (General Theory) Criminal Law II (Crimes) International Law I & II Family Law Real Estate Law Secured Transactions Law of Compensation Credit Law Comparative Political Systems Contemporary Japanese History Contemporary Japanese Politics Political Process I History of European Diplomacy History of Modern Political Thought |
Courses Offered in each Area of Specialization
A curriculum will he prepared for each of live concentration programs.
Including specific courses chosen from the following depending on each
program's purpose.
Seminar
Philosophy of Law Sociology of Law Japanese Legal History I & II Western Legal History I & II International Comparative Law I - V Constitutional Law III Advanced Lectures in Constitutional Law Administrative Process Law Remedies in Administrative Law Administrative Organization Law Tax Law Environmental Law Information Law International Law III & IV International Organizations Advanced Lectures in Criminal Law I & II Law of Criminal Procedure I & II Criminology |
Advanced Lectures in Civil Law I - IV Law of Civil Procedure I - III General Provisions of Commercial Law Company Law Negotiable Instruments Law Insurance Law Maritime & Aviation Law Labor Law I & II Social Security Law Economic Law I & II International Economic Law I & II Private International Law I & II International Trade Law I & II Intellectual Property Law |
Principles of Politics Political Culture Political Consciousness Policy Making Current Political Theory Political Process II History of Contemporary Political Thought Modern Japanese Political History Japanese Diplomatic History I & II U.S. Political History Asian Political History I & II Public Administration I & II Theory of Local Government Local Governmental Systems Administrative Management International Politics Politics of Developing Countries I & II |
A. International Relations Major
Special Lectures on Law & Politics
English Legal & Political Text
German Legal & Political Text
French Legal & Political Text
Chinese Legal & Political Text
Other courses in Economics and Sociology
Graduate
School of Law
The Graduate School of Law offers advanced degrees in two areas of
specialization: 1) Public Law and Public Administration, and 2) Civil Law. The Master of
Laws (LL.M.) degree usually requires two years of academic study. and the Doctor of Laws
degree (LL.D.) requires three additional years. In 1997 two specially designed
Professional Development Programs were established. one* for those planning to take the
national bar examination, and the other for those planning on pursuing a professional
career as a civil servant, international lawyer, certified public accountant or patent
attorney. (* Early admission is available in this program for certain exceptional students
with only three years of university studies.)
The Ritsumeikan Law Review, published bimonthly in Japanese and annually in English, is a
highly respected scholarly journal in Japan. It is also contributed to by scholars engaged
in various joint research projects with Ritsumeikan faculty.
Courses Leading
to a Master of Laws Degree
Public Law Specialization |
Civil Law Specialization |
Philosophy of Law Legal History Sociology of Law Comparative Law Constitutional Law Administrative Law Tax Law International Law Criminal Law Law of Criminal Procedure Criminology Political Science Political History History of Political Thoughts Public Administration International Political Theory Research of Specific Issues of Public Law Readings in Foreign Languages Master's Thesis Research of Public Law |
Philosophy of Law Legal History Sociology t)f Law Comparative Law Civil Law Commercial Law Labor Law Social Security Law Economic Law Intellectual Property Law Law of Civil Procedure International Private Law International Trade Law Research of Specific issues of Civil Law Readings in Foreign Languages Master's Thesis Research of Civil Law |
Courses
Leading to a Doctoral Degree
Public Law Specialization |
Civil Law Specialization |
Philosophy of Law Legal History Sociology of Law Comparative Law Constitutional Law Administrative Law Tax Law International Law Criminal Law Law of Criminal Procedure Criminology International Law Public Administration Political Science Political History History of Political Thoughts International Political Theory Research of Specific Issues of Public Law Content Based Foreign Language Courses - Available in Both Areas of Specialization |
Philosophy of Law Legal History (Advanced Lecture/Special Readings) Sociology of Law Comparative Law Civil Law Commercial Law Labor Law Social Security Law Economic Law Intellectual Property Law Law of Civil Procedure International Private Law International Trade Law Research of Specific Issues of Civil Law |
Content Based Foreign Language Courses
- Available in Both Areas of Specialization
Special Foreign Language Course
(English A & H)
Special Foreign Language Course
(German)
Special Foreign Language Course
(French)
Special Foreign Language Course
(Chinese)
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