Advanced Certificate in The Essentials of Legal Japanese
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in The Essentials of Legal Japanese is a comprehensive course designed to empower legal professionals with the necessary Japanese language skills to excel in their careers. This program focuses on legal terminology, contracts, and business Japanese, making it an ideal fit for lawyers, legal translators, and other professionals dealing with Japanese law.
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• Advanced Legal Vocabulary & Terminology: Students will expand their Japanese legal vocabulary, including primary (homudenshi) and secondary (jouken) terms, and learn to use them in context.
• Legal Japanese Writing: This unit will focus on the proper format, style, and structure of Japanese legal documents, including contracts (keiyaku) and court filings (tsuuchou-sho).
• Legal Research in Japanese: Students will learn how to conduct research in Japanese legal resources, including primary sources (hori-teki-shiryou) and secondary sources (fukushoku-shiryou).
• Japanese Court System & Procedures: This unit will cover the structure and function of the Japanese court system (saibansho), as well as key procedures and practices in Japanese legal proceedings.
• Japanese Business Law: Students will study the essentials of Japanese business law, including company law (kaishahou), commercial law (tsuuchouhou), and labor law (roudouhou).
• Japanese Civil Law: This unit will focus on the principles of Japanese civil law (minpo), including torts (tsuuzai), contracts (keiyaku), and property (zaisan).
• Japanese Criminal Law: Students will learn about the essentials of Japanese criminal law (keihou), including key crimes (tsuufuu), defenses (bouho), and penalties (bouchou).
• International Law in Japan: This unit will cover the role of Japan in the international legal system, including its participation in international organizations (kokusai-soshiki) and treaties (joyaku).
• Legal Ethics in Japan: Students will study the ethical rules and principles that govern the legal profession in Japan, including the Japanese Bar Association (bengoshikai) and its code of conduct.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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