Japanese law majors include two stages: monk (master's degree) and doctoral degree; but generally adopt the "continuous master's degree" method, so it is also called postdoctoral; after passing the preparatory course and the monk's thesis defense, you can obtain the monk's degree degree; if you continue studying, you can get a doctorate.
But generally speaking, it is more difficult to obtain a doctorate in law in Japan. This has a lot to do with Japan’s legal education tradition and the high requirements for doctoral examination defense.
In the training process in colleges and universities, the tutoring system is mainly used. Students develop and establish their own scientific research skills and level through special lectures, class discussions, term papers, assisting teachers in scientific research and other activities.
The teaching content and teaching methods of graduate students are relatively free, and both tutors and students have a lot of room for choice; for example, students will choose their own research directions and goals, and even become the protagonists of classroom teaching activities, while teachers will Ask questions and give necessary hints to encourage and assist students to complete research on corresponding issues; the teacher's teaching mainly uses heuristic teaching methods, which is not limited to the acquisition of so-called standard answers, but more to help students establish standardized and rigorous academic thinking and Expression methods to train students’ independent scientific research abilities.
Law is divided into many courses, including international law, corporate law, etc. There are two kinds of monks in law universities. One is the monks of the Legal Research Department, who train talents mainly engaged in legal education and research; the other is the monks of the School of Law and Science, who train talents mainly engaged in careers such as judges, prosecutors, and lawyers. Japan's judicial examination will be based directly on the teaching content of the Faculty of Law and Science.
From the perspective of legal research, it is mainly divided into the following four fields.
1. Theoretical law: a general term for the branch disciplines of law that explore various basic concepts, basic principles, basic principles and basic laws of legal research objects. Such as jurisprudence, sociology of law, legal interpretation, comparative law, etc.
2. Applied Law: A general term for sub-disciplines that aim to directly serve legal real life and help solve practical legal problems. Such as the Constitution, civil and commercial law, criminal law, procedural law, etc. Branches of legal practice and branches of marginal legal disciplines that focus on solving practical problems may also be included in applied law.
3. Historical law: a general term for the branch of law that specializes in studying law, its phenomena, and historical issues related to law. It mainly includes the history of Chinese and foreign legal systems, the history of Chinese and foreign legal thought, the history of legal systems, etc.
4. Comprehensive law: a general term for a considerable cross-section of legal branches. Including legislation, legal sociology, legal interpretation, comparative law, international law, etc.
What are the requirements for studying law in Japan?
Hello, the legal copying industry has relatively high requirements for professional knowledge. Generally speaking, it is difficult to successfully enter or complete studies without a certain foundation. In addition, even in Japan, studying law requires not only a solid professional foundation, but also good English skills, so students who intend to apply for such majors must make corresponding preparations in advance.
Japan’s legal research departments are generally responsible for training students who want to become researchers and public officials, and law schools offer law-related courses. All law schools in Japan offer core courses A, B, C and subject group g. Each school can set up subject groups D, E, and F according to its own characteristics. In principle, applicants to the law school must have a bachelor's degree, and both non-law majors and law majors can apply. In order to ensure the fairness of the examination, in principle, a unified entrance examination system is adopted for law and non-law graduates. Graduates of the law school will be awarded a special post "Juris Doctor" degree and will be eligible to take the new judicial examination.
It should be noted that if you want to become a lawyer in Japan, you must receive a law school education. At present, international students cannot apply directly to Japanese law schools when applying to study abroad. They can only apply for law graduate students first, and then enter law schools if they want to.
Three. Conditions for studying in Japan as a graduate student
1. The application for graduate students is basically a book selection test, that is, you can apply as long as you submit the necessary materials and get the permission of your supervisor.
There are also a few good universities that require a written test, but only a few. Applications for graduate students can be made domestically (Japanese) or overseas (Japanese in China).
2. The first step in applying for graduate school: Contact the advisor of the university you want to go to, hoping that he can become your advisor (of course, you must collect information about the university in advance to make sure that the university must recruit graduate students) . Relevant information.
The reasonable time to contact the tutor is generally 6-12 months before you want to enroll (generally twice a year, April and October). The specific time is different for different schools. Contact me at least six months ago, otherwise it will be too late. It is recommended that domestic undergraduates be prepared to contact their tutors after entering their senior year.
3. Methods, information and precautions for contacting tutors. >
A. You can use various tools, such as email, letter, fax and phone. The most convenient and cheapest way is recommended. Some tutors do not send emails and can only use other tools.
If you are confident in your Japanese or English, it is recommended to call directly because the success rate of phone calls is relatively higher than that of emails. If you can’t find the contact information, try to find it. If you really can’t find it, you can call. Call the school office and ask. Don't say the exact purpose, just say * * にちょっとがぁりますが. See if the company will give you his lab phone number or email, nothing else. Method.
B. Note: When contacting a tutor, be sure to contact one school, especially a research-based tutor, to ensure smooth contact. Do not contact those you are not sure about at the same time.
C. Materials to be prepared: Self-introduction (can be attached with life photos), letter to supervisor, research plan, grade certificate, recommendation letter, etc. The most important thing is the research plan. The letter to the teacher and the research plan are combined into 1. Anything that can express your desire to learn and prove your outstanding ability is also a trick. Don't rush the frequency of contact and wait for 1 week. The reply is normal. When writing a letter, the tone should be respectful. Both Japanese and English are acceptable. It is best to use Japanese for liberal arts.
D. Several questions about writing a research plan - Note: Writing a research plan is not. Do you use "です"? ますまでぁる, とぇられる, etc.
E. Main contents of the research plan
1) What kind of knowledge are you interested in at the undergraduate level? This should be combined with the research topic you want. If you are employed, you should combine your work and talk about the relationship between major and work.
2) Why are you interested in this research? Reasons for attending graduate school.
3) The current status of this research field. Talk about current events. You can also discuss previous results in this area.
4) Based on the above content, discuss your own research topic. This is a crucial and important point, not empty, but concrete. (i.e. "research")
5) Why did you choose this tutor (for example, your thoughts after reading the tutor's thesis, etc.)
6) The specific content of postgraduate study and method.
7) Future plans.
4. Contact the teacher to make sure he is willing to be your instructor. What to do:
1. While continuing to contact the tutor (you can express your gratitude and greetings to the tutor at this time, or report on your study status), you can also obtain important information about the graduate recruitment of our school. Materials are free and can be obtained through your tutor or directly from the firm. Please note that the important recruitment items are all in Japanese. If you don’t understand Japanese, please ask a friend for help.
2. After getting the recruitment requirements, the qualifications and required materials for graduate students to make a wish are very clear.
You can start preparing these materials. Generally, four college students who have not yet received their diploma can open a diploma they are looking forward to and use this material to make a wish.
The required materials are generally as follows: (The following materials can be filled in Japanese or English)
Letter of wishes (there is a column for the teacher’s seal and signature)
Resume (the school has a special form)
Recommendation letter (English or Japanese).
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Transcript or expected graduation certificate (transcript should be translated into Japanese)
Some photos
Research plan (some universities need to submit it separately; The university must fill it out in the petition)
Admission information (generally around 30,000 yen)
Health diagnosis certificate (go to the local municipal hospital for examination and fill it out in English)
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Foreigners who are already in Japan also need to log in to prove the details recorded in the original ticket
Other materials that may need to be submitted: a statement of study abroad funds, a confirmation letter from the identity guarantor (you can type Call the instructor, or call friends and relatives in Japan). Some instructors require a short paper.
Wish-making time: Each school’s time is different, so please confirm in advance.
There are two situations.
Overseas students: generally enroll 5-6 months earlier.
Japanese: generally 3-4 months earlier than enrollment.
It should be noted here that the time for graduate students to make a wish varies greatly from school to school.
Be sure to check in advance.
5. The probability of success is above 90%.
6. What you need to do: learn Japanese and English well, take the N2 test in Japanese and the TOEFL test in English. The scores are not very important. Be sure to get your current college diploma. Have money ready at home. Learn more about Japan’s new policy for studying abroad.
7. The most important thing is to find a direction in the research field, that is to say, understand the research direction of your tutor, and then you should read more such monographs to strengthen your basic accumulation.
How about studying in Japan as a law major?
There is no comparison between studying abroad and staying at home. In Japan or developed countries in Europe and the United States, the income of lawyers is several times higher than that of ordinary university graduates, but the exams are very difficult. The Japanese lawyer I know has been taking the exam for 10 years. I'm afraid the audit you mentioned cannot be implemented. If you are determined to study abroad, you must learn Japanese and English well, because studying abroad in a national university in Japan requires not only Japanese Level 1, but also TOEFL or TOEFL scores. By the way, I am a graduate student at a national university in Kyoto. Anyway, good luck to everyone and Yuki!
I studied law in China and want to study in Japan. What major should I study?
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Because I can’t even catch up on anything I learned before in Japan.
How about studying international law in Japan?
Yes, very authoritative. You can also go to Japan to work or return to your country to develop "international law". It strives to fully and accurately expound the basic theories and norms of international law, strives to absorb outstanding academic achievements at home and abroad, and reflects the latest development of international law. In terms of institutional arrangements, international law is divided into two parts: the general part explains the concept, historical development and origin of international law, the relationship between international law and domestic law, and the basic principles, subjects, national territory, national responsibilities and individuals in international law. The discussion section elaborates on treaty law, diplomatic relations and consular law, international organization law, international maritime law, aviation law, outer space law, international environmental protection, etc. The language is concise and the key points are highlighted, which can meet the requirements of the judicial examination for the study of international law.
In order to facilitate classroom teaching, international law is equipped with multimedia courseware.
"International Law" is a core course textbook for law majors in higher education. It is used by law undergraduates and law masters to study international law. It can also be used as a reference for those taking the judicial examination.
Seven major law majors went to Japan to study.
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There are three modes for college graduates to study in Japan.
First, it is most common to go to a Japanese language school for one and a half or two years, and then go to a Japanese university to study for a master's degree. The advantage of this method is that the application requirements are low, the language school pressure is not high, and you can adapt to the Japanese language environment and living environment in a relaxed environment. After graduation, you can directly enter a Japanese university to study for a master's degree. The disadvantage is that some students do not want to go to a language school because they have a good foundation in Japanese and think it is a waste of time.
In terms of fees, the annual tuition fees for language schools range from 500,000 to 700,000 yen.
The second type, which is more popular now, is to apply for graduate students (pre-master's degree or auditor) at Japanese universities. The advantage of this method is that the application requirements are not high and it does not require one and a half years of study like a language school. Some people pass the professor's exam and become official master's students half a year later. The disadvantage is that if you don’t have a good foundation in Japanese, it will be difficult to take classes with professors, and the courses will be quite stressful. And some professors are very strict, even harsh, and won't let you work, or you may pass the exam with a score of 1 in two years.
The tuition fee for graduate students is 30,000 yen per month.
Third, apply directly for a master’s degree from a Japanese university. The advantage is that you don’t need to waste any time and you will be a master directly. The disadvantage is that it is more difficult to apply and the exam is more difficult. Generally, there are exams in Japanese, English, and professional subjects.
In terms of fees, the one-year tuition for a master’s degree is about 500,000 yen.
Among these three methods, the first one has the lowest application requirements and is relatively easy. The second one has the lowest cost. The third is to save time.
After studying law in Japan, you can generally choose to return to your country to become a university teacher, or take the bar qualification examination in Japan. But it's very, very difficult.
Hope it helps.
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How about studying in Japan for law majors?
Lan Shufang answered:
The structure of Japanese legal education;
1. Legal Department
Take Keio University as an example. Students study six introductory subjects: Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Civil Procedure Law, and Criminal Procedure Law. After consolidating their foundation, they conduct in-depth study around basic subjects, expanded subjects, and subjects of their own interest.
2. Legal Research Group
Let’s take the Law Department of Waseda University as an example. The monks established majors in civil law, public law and basic law. Under each major, there are specialized courses, such as:
Specializing in civil law: civil law, commercial law, civil procedure law, labor and social law, intellectual property law, environmental law, economic law, international relations law ( private law).
Public Law Major: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Criminal Policy and International Relations Law (Public Law).
Specializes in basic law: legal philosophy, legal history, legal sociology, Anglo-American law, and French law.
3. University of Law and Science
The School of Law, Science and Technology is a new legal education model born in Japan after 2004 based on the model of American law schools, aiming to cultivate legal scholars ( Practitioners of lawyers, judges, and prosecutors in Japan are collectively called facao). The School of Law is also a research department within the school in terms of organizational structure, parallel to the Legal Research Department, and is generally called the Legal Research Department or the Higher Judicial Research Department. The School of Law is neither specialized nor specialized, and its curriculum also reflects the characteristics of application. Students will learn fundamental knowledge and practical skills in all branches of law in preparation for the bar exam upon graduation. The School of Law and Science recruits two types of students: one is students with a legal background, which refers to students who have obtained a bachelor's degree in law; the other is students who do not have a legal background, but must have a bachelor's degree or above (international students except those who have studied law at a Japanese university You cannot learn anything other than what you have learned in the department). After graduating from the School of Law and Science, you can obtain a Juris Doctor (JD) and be eligible to take the judicial examination. It should be noted that currently, foreign students cannot directly apply for graduate studies at Japan University of Legal Sciences. In order to ensure the fairness of the examination, law majors and non-law majors graduates adopt a unified entrance examination system in principle.
Nine law students are studying for graduate school in Japan...
1. The law schools of Keio University, Hitotsubashi University, Waseda University, Kyoto University, and Osaka University are all very good. .
2. There are no absolute admission standards for Japanese universities, but since your university background is not 211, you'd better meet the requirements: Japanese level 1, TOEFL 85, and an average score of 75 or above.
University tuition is about 30,000 RMB per year.
Write a research plan, which should be prepared based on the research field you are applying for a university professor.
This question is difficult to answer, but if possible, try to obtain permanent status in Japan.
Finally, give some suggestions based on your situation. If you don’t really like it, try not to apply for law. If you want to work in the legal field in the future, you will need to obtain a certificate in both Japan and China. In Japan, due to language reasons, it can be obtained in less than a year or two. It is unnecessary for China to go abroad. Moreover, it is difficult to apply for and study the law major. Recommended majors: education, psychology, linguistics, sociology. In addition, Japanese university professors usually only accept about three international students for the first semester, and they will not accept them once they are full. If you want to apply, it is best to start the operation after finishing your junior year, and try to take the previous language test.
Ten law students want to study in Japan.
1. It is really not easy to find a legal job in Japan;
2. I have been in business for so many years, and most of the students who graduated from Japanese Buddhist monks stayed in Japan to work. Of course, there are also people who start their own businesses and come back to work. This time when I went to Japan for an interview, I happened to meet a man who was about to graduate from Keio University with a master's degree in law. She said she has received job offers from several companies, all business-related. The student said: Japan's master's degree program is also a process of quality development and network expansion, and foreign trade work will involve some legal-related knowledge. She believed she would be useful. A student who went to Osaka University to study antitrust law also successfully stayed in a Japanese commercial company to be responsible for administration. The feedback he received was generally the same as above.
3. When applying for Japanese graduate students, Japanese professors say a lot that this is a place for academic research, not a learning process that provides employment skills. I think university background, learning ability, and improvement of overall quality are all the purposes of attending a prestigious university. There is no need to be particularly utilitarian, just let things take their own course. Things will be better if you let things take their own course in the future. It mainly depends on whether you still want to study your major.
If you do not have basic knowledge of Japanese, it is recommended that you transition to a language school. During this language learning period, you can observe what future path is more suitable for you. Communicate more with others, learn more about developed areas, and make more friends, which will be beneficial to your future development.