The aim of the program is to deepen students' understanding of legal precedents through discussions, debates, and mock trials, focusing on recent Supreme Court decisions. In mock trials, students create scenarios based on actual cases and play several roles, which allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the thinking of the people involved, and aims to acquire a living law that is not just something that exists on paper. In seminars, we sometimes deal with legal precedents that appear on civil service exams, which can have a synergistic effect with job hunting. In addition to the Constitution, students also discuss laws that are closely related to daily life, making it an ideal learning environment.
Seminar Introduction
In this seminar, we place importance on student-initiated activities. For example, students are responsible for planning and planning not only the preparation of presentations in class (case reports), but also facility tours during summer and winter holidays, and participation in mock lessons and open campuses in front of high school students. Recently, we have been having more and more graduates who are active in society (police officers, lawyers, legal instructors, private companies) come to the seminar and give talks. Students plan, plan, and moderate all the content themselves, using their five senses to think about the content of the questions in advance, change it based on the atmosphere on the day, take notes and effectively "participate and respond" to questions and answers. It is a very difficult task, but if you participate actively and "enjoy learning" in the class, you will feel a greater sense of accomplishment. Talking with high school students (and their parents) and listening to the opinions of people in the field in society is a valuable experience. In some cases, something that you thought had nothing to do with you (work) suddenly feels close to you, and it is an opportunity to feel the "growth and sense of the students" more clearly.
Companies Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
Main research contents
Shareholder meetings, corporate governance, and FinTech research
Seminar Introduction
In the first semester of this seminar, students will study and deepen their understanding of the basic issues in the field of corporate law by examining and discussing case studies, and will also deepen their knowledge by touching on recent topics related to the field of corporate law through thematic reports. In the second semester, students will learn about corporate law in a practical way through mock shareholder meetings, investment experience learning, and even mock trials. By carrying out all of this in group work, students will not only deepen their understanding of corporate law, but also improve their communication and discussion skills.
Legal Studies in the Digital Age : ー How to survive Cyber Society ー
Main research contents
Research on indirect infringement (platform liability)
Brand Law (Cross-sectional study of Civil Law, Trademark Law, Design Law, and Unfair Competition Prevention Law)
Value-enhancing system design based on corporate social responsibility and compliance strategies (Law and Business Management)
Advisor to the Uzbekistan-Japan Digital Cooperation Liaison Committee
Others: Redefining the denotation and connotation of publicity rights
Seminar Introduction
Tsuyuki Seminar Feature 1: Aiming for "self-reliance and independence" Self-discipline, do what needs to be done (autonomy), and pave your own way with your own strength (independence). For this reason, the seminar is run by students themselves, with the seminar leader acting as the MC from the opening greeting to the closing greeting, the vice-leader checking student attendance, and the secretary planning student social gatherings and recreational activities.
Tsuyuki Seminar Feature 2: "Protection of assets in the digital age" Students in this seminar study cutting-edge legal issues, such as methods of infringing rights on the Internet, information security measures for protecting digital data, and methods for protecting AI products. The students study cutting-edge IT precedents. They conduct cutting-edge case research and analysis that is not found in textbooks, and seek solutions for preventive legal work with an eye to society 35 years from now.
Tsuyuki Seminar Feature 3: Welcome to the Internet, the Treasury of Knowledge The world connected via computers is a treasure trove of knowledge. The main battlefield of this seminar is the computer classroom. Case studies are conducted using databases, rather than paper case collections stored in the basement of the library.
Tsuyuki Seminar Feature 4: Group Research No one is perfect. But everyone has their strengths. If we combine everyone's strengths, we can create something perfect. In this seminar, you will improve your mutual cooperation skills, which will be useful in any world.
Tsuyuki Seminar Feature 5: Presentations and discussions The assigned mission is to create presentation materials that will impress, to explain things in simple terms that even elementary school students can understand, and to review knowledge through confirmation quizzes. Case law texts are difficult, but if you become a student of this seminar, you will be able to explain the outline of the case, how it was resolved, and how to prevent it in the future in terms that anyone can understand.
Based on recent legal precedents and academic papers, we are examining issues that civil law should address in the future.
Seminar Introduction
Civil law covers various areas related to people's daily lives, such as economic activities and family life. In this seminar, we take up various themes (recently, the so-called former Eugenic Protection Law and the optional separate surnames system) from the broad scope of civil law according to the interests of the participants, and consider the issues that civil law should tackle in the future. The main activities are orthodox such as case law and theme reports and discussions, but we also hold mock trials and court tours according to the participants' wishes. This seminar studies civil law with an emphasis on the stance of "teachers and participants learning together" rather than "teachers teaching participants."
Civil Procedure Law, Environmental Law, Medical Law, Information Law
Main research contents
The Future of Civil Litigation in the Environmental, Medical, and Information Fields
Seminar Introduction
In this seminar, we consider what kind of troubles may arise when using new technology, and discuss these issues in the form of a mock trial. In particular, we assume cases where AI, robots, and the metaverse are used in the fields of medicine, the environment, and information, and hold civil trial discussions to consider 1) what kind of accidents may occur, 2) who will bear what kind of responsibility, and 3) what kind of measures will be necessary in the future. In addition to mock trials held on campus, we also hold public mock trials and exchange opinions with external experts. In order to understand actual trials, we also conduct fieldwork at trial sites, exchange opinions with lawyers, and occasionally visit companies and research institutes.
Research aimed at rehabilitation of criminals and delinquent youths and support for victims
Seminar Introduction
We are researching the rehabilitation of criminals and delinquent youths and victim support. In order to confront perpetrators and sympathize with victims, it is important to know the voices of those on the ground. During long vacations, we visit prisons and juvenile detention centers, as well as conduct fieldwork at police-run juvenile centers and facilities that support crime victims. In addition to research-related group work, seminar students plan their own events such as sports and social gatherings, and are very active. There are many bright and warm-hearted seminar students, and the atmosphere is homely, so you can feel free to drop in even after graduation. Job hunting consultations by graduates are especially popular among current seminar students. We value our bonds with our peers and engage in seminar activities that will lead to the future.
