The Supreme Court of Japan: Structure, Function, Case Law

(2 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course focuses on the Supreme Court of Japan. The first lessons will introduce the origin, structure and functions of the Japanese judiciary and in particular the Supreme Court, who its judges are and how they got there. The second part of the course will provide an overview of the most important cases decided by the Supreme Court. Depending on circumstances and availability, one lesson may consist of a field trip to the Supreme Court. Some lessons will be based on student presentations or teamwork.