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Keio Law School LL.M. program:Syllabus index（講義要綱

目次）【1-1】Law, Culture and Development in Asia / Hiroshi MATSUO ....................................... 1【1-2】Introduction to Asian Law from Japanese Perspective / Shinya IMAIZUMI ............... 6【1-3】Japanese Law (State and Citizen)/ Hajime YAMAMOTO, Hiroki SASAKURA, Toshinori WADA ............................................ 9【1-4】Japanese Law (Economy and Social Structure)/ Naoki KANAYAMA, Eriko TAOKA, Shinichiro HAYAKAWA ........................................... 11【1-5】Japanese Law (Legal History and Transformation) / Daniel FOOTE ....................... 14【1-6】Japanese Law (Contemporary Issues) / Akira ROKUSHA ...................................... 16【2-1】International Commercial Transactions / David LITT, Edward JOHNSON ............... 19【2-2】Government Relations and Law / David LITT .......................................................... 21【2-3】Cross-Border Litigation / Susumu MASUDA ........................................................... 24【2-4】Securities Regulations and Finance Transactions in Japan / Susumu MASUDA .... 26【2-5】Bankruptcy Laws / Hajime UENO ........................................................................... 28【2-6】Law, Finance and Taxation of Corporate Acquisitions/ Koichi KUSANO, Yasutaka NISHIKORI, Tatsuya TANIGAWA....................................... 32【2-7】European Integration and Global Business Law/ Katsuhiro SHOJI, Fumihiko AZUMA, Yoshiharu ICHIKAWA, Maki SATO,
Hiroshi MIYASHITA ......................................................................................................... 35【2-8】Corporate Governance and Risk Management / David LITT, Katsuya NATORI ...... 37【2-9】International Commercial Arbitration/ Susumu MASUDA, Yoshimi OHARA, Farrugia BREE ................................................... 39【2-10】Japanese Competition Law / Hiroshi YAMADA ..................................................... 41【2-11】Business Strategy and Contract / Andrew SUTTER .............................................. 43【3-1】Environmental Law and Litigation in Japan / Akira ROKUSHA, Rikako WATAI ....... 45【3-2】Environmental Law and Disaster / Akira ROKUSHA ............................................... 47【3-3】Introduction to Space Law / Setsuko AOKI ............................................................. 50i

(Updated 2016/10/1)【3-4】Multinational Corporations and Law / Ariel TREHEARNE ....................................... 53【3-5】Legal Theory of Globalization / Mikhail XIFARAS ................................................... 55【3-6】Globalization and International Human Rights in Japan/ Hajime YAMAMOTO, Akiko EJIMA ............................................................................... 57【3-7】Globalization and International Criminal Law / Philipp OSTEN ................................ 59【4-1】Intellectual Property from a Global Perspective/ Toshiko TAKENAKA, Yuko KIMIJIMA............................................................................ 61【4-2】Global Intellectual Property Management / Toshiko TAKENAKA ............................ 63【4-3】Transnational Intellectual Property Enforcement / Toshiko TAKENAKA .................. 65【4-4】International IP Licensing Agreements / Stuart BERAHA, Masato HAYAKAWA ..... 67【5-1】Area Studies of Law (South East Asia) / Hiroshi MATSUO ..................................... 69【5-2】Area Studies of Law (China) / Shiyuan HAN ........................................................... 71【5-3】Area Studies of Law (Korea) / Seunghyeon SEONG............................................... 73【5-4】Area Studies of Law (Singapore) / Gary LOW ......................................................... 75【5-5】Area Studies of Law (EU) / Katsuhiro SHOJI .......................................................... 77【6-1】Introduction to American Law / David LITT, Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN .............. 79【6-2】Comparative Constitutional Law / David LITT ......................................................... 81【6-3】Comparative Contract Law / Naoki KANAYAMA, Kenji SAIGUSA, David LITT ....... 83【6-4】Comparative Corporate Law / David LITT, Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN ............... 87【6-5】Comparative Corporate Finance and Law/ Simon COLLINS, Karl PIRES, Eric MARCKS ................................................................ 90【7-1】Seminar (International Security Law) / Setsuko AOKI ............................................. 92【7-2】Seminar (Frontier of the Cyberspace Law) / Shigenori MATSUI ............................. 94【7-3】Seminar (Japan's Trade Law and Policy) / Rikako WATAI, Masako MIYATAKE ..... 96【7-4】Seminar (Legal Issues in China, India and ASEAN)/ Akira MORIWAKI, Ryo KOTOURA, Atsutoshi MAEDA .................................................. 98【8-1】Presenting Japanese Law / Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN .................................... 100ii

(Updated 2016/10/1)【8-2】Graduate Writing Seminar / Toshiko TAKENAKA, Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN .. 102【8-3】Research Paper I / Setsuko AOKI ......................................................................... 104【8-3】Research Paper I / Naoki KANAYAMA ................................................................. 105【8-3】Research Paper I / Katsuhiro SHOJI ..................................................................... 106【8-3】Research Paper I / Hiroshi MATSUO .................................................................... 107【8-3】Research Paper I / Hajime YAMAMOTO .............................................................. 108【8-3】Research Paper I / Akira ROKUSHA .................................................................... 109【8-3】Research Paper I / Rikako WATAI ........................................................................ 110【8-3】Research Paper I / Makoto SHIMADA .................................................................. 111【8-3】Research Paper I / David LITT .............................................................................. 112【8-3】Research Paper I / Koichi KUSANO ..................................................................... 113【8-3】Research Paper I / Susumu MASUDA .................................................................. 114【8-3】Research Paper I / Hiroki SASAKURA .................................................................. 115【8-3】Research Paper I / Toshinori WADA ..................................................................... 116【8-4】Research Paper II / Setsuko AOKI ........................................................................ 117【8-4】Research Paper II / Naoki KANAYAMA ................................................................ 118【8-4】Research Paper II / Hiroshi MATSUO ................................................................... 119【8-4】Research Paper II / Hajime YAMAMOTO ............................................................. 120【8-4】Research Paper II / Akira ROKUSHA ................................................................... 121【8-4】Research Paper II / Rikako WATAI ....................................................................... 122【8-4】Research Paper II / David LITT ............................................................................. 123【8-4】Research Paper II / Koichi KUSANO .................................................................... 124【8-4】Research Paper II / Toshinori WADA .................................................................... 125【9-1】Negotiation / Makoto SHIMADA, Masako MIYATAKE ........................................... 126【9-2】Arbitration / Makoto SHIMADA, Masako MIYATAKE, Satoshi YAMABE ............... 130【9-3】Drafting International Agreements / John SASAKI, Keiko OHARA ........................ 134
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(Updated 2016/10/1)【9-4】Drafting and Negotiation of M&A and JV Transactions / Nels HANSEN ................ 137【9-7】Moot Court I / Setsuko AOKI ................................................................................. 140【9-5】Moot Court I / Ariel TREHEARNE ......................................................................... 143【9-8】Moot Court II / Setsuko AOKI ................................................................................ 145【9-6】Moot Court II / Ariel TREHEARNE ........................................................................ 148【9-9】Internship / Setsuko AOKI, Makoto SHIMADA, Reid MONROE-SHERIDAN ......... 150

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【1-1】Law, Culture and Development in Asia

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hiroshi MATSUO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type
(授業の方法)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course aims to reveal the role of legal systems in the development
process of Asian countries by taking into consideration the multilateral
cultures in such countries. It will analyze the process of legal
development and promotion of the rule of law including the access tojustice in East and Southeast Asian countries. Then it will investigate therelation between legal development and economic, political and social
development with special attention to both (1) the strength of informal
and indigenous institutions which have originally developed in thosecountries and (2) the impact of globalization on such Asian countries.

This course is an introduction to the legal system and its relation with thecharacteristic development in Asian countries. On the basis of thisintroductory knowledge about Asian law and culture, more advanced
studies of Asian law may deepen the analyses of Asian law, such as
Area Studies of Law, etc.

The lecture will provide basic information and perspectives about the
topic. It will be followed by questions and comments by all participants.

４. Method of

Evaluation is based on class contribution（20%）, short presentations

Evaluation（20%）, and a final essay (around 3000 words) （60%）. The essay(成績評価)

topic may be a country report on legal, economic, political and social
development in Asian countries.

５. Course Material

There are no specific textbooks. However, materials will be distributed inadvance. Reference books (alphabetical order by author's name, to becited by the author's name and the year of publication) include:- Antons, Christopher (ed.), Law and Development in East andSoutheast Asia, Routledge Curzon, 2003.
- Dam, Kenneth, The Law-Growth Nexus: The Rule of Law andEconomic Development, Chapter 3: Competing Explanations, Brookings
Institution Press, 2006.
- Jayasuriya, Kanishka (ed.), Law, Capitalism and Power in Asia: The
rule of law and legal institutions, Routledge, 1999.
- 松尾弘『良い統治と法の支配：開発法学の挑戦』（日本評論社，
2009）

(教材)

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(Updated 2016/10/1)[Matsuo, Hiroshi, Good Governance and the Rule of Law: A Challengeof Law and Development, Nihon-hyoron-sha, 2009.]- 松尾弘『開発法学の基礎理論：良い統治のための法律学』（勁草書房，2012）[Matsuo, Hiroshi, Basic Theory of Law and Development: Jurisprudence
for Good Governance, Keiso-shobo, 2012.]- Peerenboom, Randall (ed.), Asian Discourses of Rule of Law:
Theories and implementation of the rule of law in twelve Asian countries,
France and the U.S., Routledge Curzon, 2004.
- Pistor, Katharina and Philip A. Wellons (eds.), The Role of Law andLegal Institutions in Asian Economic Development 1960-1995, Oxford
University Press, 1999.
- Stubbs, Richard, Rethinking Asia’s Economic Miracle: The Political
Economy of War, Prosperity and Crisis, Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
- The World Bank, The East Asian Miracle: Economic Growth andPublic Policy, Oxford University Press, 1993.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)

Session4(第 4 回)Introductory guide to this course including explanation of the required
preparation and method of evaluation for this course, the use ofmaterials, and other matters as appropriate and relevant.

The legal system and economic, political and social development inJapan (1)Topic: Are there any unique combinations between law, politics andeconomics in Japan?
References: Matsuo, Hiroshi, “Legal Reform and Economic
Development in Japan,” Course Material for 2015 Law and Developmentin Asian Countries;
Katsuta, Aritsune, “Japan: A Gray Legal Culture,” in: Örücü, Esin,
Elspeth Attwooll and Sean Coyle (eds.), Studies in legal systems: mixed
and mixing, Kluwer Law International, 1996, pp. 249-264.

The legal system and economic, political and social development inJapan (2)Topic: What are the features of the Japanese legal system and how dothey influence economic, political and social developments?
Reference: Frank Upham, “Mythmaking in the Rule-of-Law Orthodoxy,”
in: Thomas Carothers (ed.), Promoting the Rule of Law Abroad: In
Search of Knowledge, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,
2006: pp. 75-104.

The legal system and economic, political and social development inJapan (3)Topic: What is the current situation of access to justice in Japan and thefuture direction of its development?

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Reference: Baum, Harald, “Globalization vs. Paternalistic Regulation:
Some Thoughts about Economic Success, the Role of Law, and theRegulation of Japan's Financial Markets,” in: Antons 2003: pp. 131-153.

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)

Session9(第 9 回)The legal system and economic, political and social development inNortheast Asian countries (1): the case of Korea
Topic: What are the roles of law and politics in economic development
in Korea?
Reference: Chaihark, Hahm, “Rule of Law in South Korea: Rhetoric andimplementation,” in: Peerenboom 2004: pp. 385-416.

The legal system and economic, political and social development inNortheast Asian countries (2): the case of Taiwan
Topic: What are the features of the Taiwanese legal system and its
relation with economic development?
References: Cooney, Sean, “A community changes: Taiwan’s Councilof Grand Justices and Liberal Democratic reform,” in: Jayasuriya 1999:
pp. 253-280;
Cooney, Sean, “The effects of rule of law principles in Taiwan,” in:Peerenboom 2004: pp. 417-445.

The legal system and economic, political and social development inNortheast Asian countries (3): the cases of China and Hong Kong
Topic: What are the features of the legal systems in China and Hong
Kong and its relation with economic development?
References: Chen, Jianfu, “Market Economy and theInternationalization of Civil and Commercial Law in the People’s Republicof China,” in: Jayasuriya 1999, pp. 69-94;
Chen, Albert H. Y., and Cheung, Anne S., “Debating rule of law in the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, 1997-2002,” in: Peerenboom
2004: pp. 250-285.

The legal system and economic, political and social development inSoutheast Asian Countries: the cases of Malaysia and Singapore
Topic: What are the features of legal systems in Malaysia andSingapore and its relation with economic, political and social
development?
References: Thio, Li-Ann, “Rule of law within a non-liberal‘communitarian’ democracy: the Singapore experience,” in: Peerenboom
2004: pp. 183-224;
Lee, H. P., “Competing conception of rule of law in Malaysia,” in:Peerenboom 2004: pp. 225-249.

The legal system and economic, political and social development in
Indochinese Countries: the cases of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (1)Topic: How has the legal system developed in relation with economic,
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what are their features?
References: Gillespie, John, “Concept of law in Vietnam: transforming
statist socialism,” in: Peerenboom 2004: pp. 146-182;
Landau, Ingrid, "Law and Civil Society in Cambodia and Vietnam: A
Gramscian Perspective," Journal of Contemporary Asia, Vol. 38, 2008,
pp. 244-258;

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)

Session12(第 12 回)

Session13(第 13 回)

Session14(第 14 回)The legal system and economic, political and social development in
Indochinese Countries: the case of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos (2)Topic: Current status of access to justice in Indochinese countries
References: Matsuo, Hiroshi, “Access to Justice in IndochineseCountries,” in: Michèle and Henrik Schmiegelow (eds.), Institutional
Competition between Common Law and Civil Law: Theory and Policy,
Springer, 2014, pp. 249-277.

The legal system and the economic, political and social development inEast and Southeast Asian Countries
Topic: What are the features of the relation between law anddevelopment in East and Southeast Asian countries?
Reference: Ohnesorge, John K. M., “The Rule of Law, Economic
Development, and the Developmental States of Northeast Asia,” in:Antons 2003: pp. 91-127.

The theory and practice of Law and Development (1): the relation
between legal system and economic, political and social development
Topic: Does economic development have a causal relation with (the ruleof) law?
Reference: Matsuo, Hiroshi, “The Rule of Law and Economic
Development: A Cause or a Result?,” in Yoshiharu Matsuura (ed.), The
Role of Law in Development: Past, Present and Future, CALE Books 2,
Nagoya University, 2005, pp. 59-70.

The theory and practice of Law and Development (2): An analysis of
the East Asian Miracle and the Asian financial crisis from the viewpoint of
law and development
Topic: What is the role of government and law in East Asian economic
development?
Reference: Dam 2006, Chapter 3 Competing Explanations, pp. 56-69.

The theory and practice of Law and Development (3): The reception of
the Western legal systems (Civil Law and Common Law system) into
Asian countries
Topic: Do legal origins (such as Common Law and Civil Law) influence
economic development?
Reference: Dam 2006, Chapter 2 Legal Institutions, Legal Origins, andGovernance, pp. 56-69.

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Session15(第 15 回)The theory and practice of Law and Development (4): The skepticism oflaw and development
Topic: What are the views of skeptic or critical conception of law anddevelopment and the possible responses from law and development?
Reference: Tamanaha, Brian, “The Primacy of Society and the Failuresof Law and Development,” Cornell International Law Journal, Vol. 44,
2011, pp. 209-247.
Summary discussions and guides to the preparation for the final essay.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)【1-2】Introduction to Asian Law

Course title(授業科目名)

from Japanese Perspective
Shinya IMAIZUMIInstructor(s)(担当者名)
Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(備考)

This course is an introduction to the legal system of Southeast Asian
countries. Not only it provides an opportunity for students to acquire basic
knowledge on the law and intuitions of these countries, it also uses theirexperience on legal development and institutional reforms to understandthe legal frameworks for building democratic governance, enhancing
economic and social development, as well as managing ethnic relations
in multicultural and multi-ethnic societies. It includes the comparison view
with Japan and other Asian countries. Does the legal system matter for
economic and social development in Southeast Asia? How does ethnic
diversity influence the legal system of each country? How does the law
manage ethnic relations? The course will cover the entire region, but
relatively much attention will be devoted to Malaysia, the Philippines, andThailand.
Law, Culture and Development in Asia
Area Studies of Law(South East Asia)
Seminar(Legal Issues in China, India and ASEAN)(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Lecture(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)

５. Course Material

Students are expected to attend all classes and keep up with the reading
assignments. Grades will be based on a presentation, class contribution,and one final examination.
20% Presentation
30% Class contribution
50% Final Examination
Reading materials will be provided at classroom(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)Introduction: What do we learn from Southeast Asian experience?
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framework.

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)

Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)

Session9(第 9 回)

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)

Malaysia (1): Judicial System in Multiethnic Society- This session examines how ethnic diversity is reflected in the judicial
and legal system in multi-ethnic society like Malaysia. It also considers
how the indigenous law and dispute resolution mechanisms areincorporated into the modern formal legal system.
Malaysia (2): Affirmative Action for Majority?
- This session examines how ethnic diversity in Malaysia is reflected in
the constitutional law. If the Constitution provides for the privileges andinterests to certain category of people, what is justification for that?
Philippines (1): ‘Mixed Jurisdiction’- This session considers the influence of Spanish law and American law
in the Philippines.
Philippines (2): Judicialization of Politics- This session reviews the constitutional development in the Philippines.
It focuses the growing impact of judicial review especially after the ‘redemocratization’ in 1986.
Philippines (3): Law and Muslim Population- This session examines how the Philippine law manages ethnic
relations, especially in terms to Muslim population in the Southern region.
How does the autonomous region under the 1987 Constitution work? A
solution for ethnic conflict?
Philippines (4): Law and Migration- This session reviews the legal aspect of the growing labor migration in
East and Southeast Asia: the legal framework of both labor sending andreceiving countries with special focus to the Philippines, one of thelargest labor migrants exporting countries in the world.
Thailand (1): Modernization of Law- This session overviews the legal development in Thailand (Siam, at thattime) since late nineteen century as the case of adopting Western law in
a not-colonized country. It will be compared to the similar experience ofJapan.
Thailand (2): Unstable Democracy- This session examines the constitutional development of Thailand fromthe 1932 Constitutional Revolution to the present. It covers the prodemocratic constitutional reforms in 1990s, as well as the unstabledemocracy after the 2006 Coups.
Thailand (3): Judicial Reform- This session examines the judicial reform in Thailand as the case studyof institutional changes to enhance the rule of law, as well as to provide
legal infrastructure for economic development.
Thailand (4): Legislative Process- This session examines the institutional design for law-making. It reviews
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democratic constitutional reforms in Thailand.
Session12(第 12 回)

Session13(第 13 回)

Session14(第 14 回)

Session15(第 15 回)
Session16

Indonesia: Emerging Democracy- This session briefly reviews the legal development of Indonesia withspecial focus to the pro-democratic institutional reform after the collapseof the Suharto regime following the Asian economic crisis in 1997.
CLMV (1): Law and Economic Reform- This session provides for a quick review of the legal development of
CLMV since 1990s: (1) the law and economic reform in two Socialist
countries (Vietnam and Laos); (2) the post-conflict legal development in
Cambodia and (3) the law and pro-democratic change in Myanmar afterits democratization.
CLMV (2): Legal Technical Assistance- This session examines the Japanese legal technical assistance toward
Asian countries especially CLMV. It reviews the projects on thecodification of Civil Codes, Civil Procedure Codes, and other major
legislation.
ASEAN- This session briefly reviews the legal aspects of ASEAN regional
cooperation including the newly established ASEAN Economic
Community.
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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【1-3】Japanese Law (State and Citizen)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hajime YAMAMOTO, Hiroki SASAKURA, Toshinori WADA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method ofSemester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

The aim of this course is to present main features of contemporary
Japanese law in the fields of constitutional law and criminal law from inglobal perspective. The focus will be on understanding legal relations andits recent transformations between State and citizen in these fields
associated with ongoing globalization. This course is mainly intended forforeign students who are interested in studying current situations ofJapanese law.
This course together with the following courses provide solid base ofknowledge in a broad range of Japanese Law.
Japanese Law（Economy and Social Structure）
Japanese Law（Legal History and Transformation）
Japanese Law（Contemporary Issues）
The course is primarily lecture and discussion based. Students will be
encouraged to present current legal situations of their origin countries inorder to develop comparative sensibility.
Report(50%) and class contribution (50%)

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There is no textbook for this course. Hand-outs will be given to students
throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)
Session4

Introduction Ⅰ: Japanese Constitutional Law
History, fundamental principles and amendment
Political system 1
Parliamentary system, Executive power and Local autonomy
Political system 2
Imperial system and Pacifism
Courts and Judicial review

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Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14(第 14 回)
Session15(第 15 回)Guarantee of fundamental rights 1: Equality
Principle of equality, Affirmative action, Rights of foreigners
Gurantee of fundamental rights 2 : Personal freedoms
Personal freedom, Freedom of thought and conscience, Freedom of
religion, Freedom of expression, Academic freedom
Gurantee of fundamental rights 3 : Economic freedom
Economic freedom, Right to choose occupation, Right to property
Gurantee of fundamental rights 4 : Social rights
Welfare rights, Rights to receive education, Rights of workers
IntroductionⅡ: Japanese Criminal Justice System
Quick overview of Japanese criminal justice system
Substantive criminal law 1
General principles
Substantive criminal law 2
Specific offences
Substantive criminal law 3
White collar crimes
Criminal procedure 1
Criminal investigation
Criminal procedure 2
Charging decision
Criminal procedure 3
Criminal adjudication

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【1-4】Japanese Law (Economy and Social Structure)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Naoki KANAYAMA, Eriko TAOKA, Shinichiro HAYAKAWA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

The sessions are intended to give a general understanding on theJapanese civil law. General principles of contract, property, security,
family and international private law are explained.
The sessions are also intended to provide opportunities to find and think
about the current issues arising in Japanese society. Throughexplanations from the viewpoint of legal history and comparative law,students will also be given an insight into characteristics of Japanese law.
This course together with the following courses provide solid base ofknowledge in a broad range of Japanese Law.
Japanese Law（State and Citizen）
Japanese Law（Legal History and Transformation）
Japanese Law（Contemporary Issues）(授業の方法)The course is primarily lecture and discussion based.
Lecture will be given by Taoka(session 1-5), Kanayama(session 6-10),
and Hayakawa(session 11-15).

４. Method ofClass contribution 40%, Final Examination 60%

３. Course Type

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Hand-outs will be given to students throughout the semester.

(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)

Characteristics of the Japanese Civil Code, general principles ofcontract law, and the idea of contract
Learn features of the Japanese Civil Code, general principles of contract
law. Explore the notion of contract through a case study
Remedies in contracts
Learn remedial means in a case of a contractual default, difference
between remedies in contracts and those of torts through case studies
Good faith and fair dealings, and abuse of right
Explore the meanings and roles of good faith in Japanese contract law
through case studies. Consider roles of courts in relation to the private
autonomy of parties involved.

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Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)

Session12(第 12 回)

Session13(第 13 回)

Session14(第 14 回)

Session15(第 15 回)The idea of unconscionability, the clean hands, and available remedies
Study cases where a contract can be considered void because of aviolation of public order and moral, and consider the best possible way tosolve the cases
Consumer Contract Act
Understand general rules in the Consumer Contract Act. Based on what
is learned in the previous sessions, consider, through case studies, how
to modify general rules on contracts in order to properly address socalled consumer contracts where parties involved do not stand on equal
footing.
Property Law (1)Basic principles of real property law
Property Law (2)Basic principles of peresonal property law
Security (1)Basic principles of Mortgage
Security (2)Basic principles of Personal Surety
Transfer of Credit
Basic principles of transfer of credit
Japanese Family Law (1) : General principles, Marriage and divorce
Learn the general principles and history of Japanese family law. Study
the basic provisions and important jurisprudence on marriage anddivorce, adding the viewpoint of comparative legal studies.
12. Japanese Family Law (2) : Child and parent
Study basic provisions and important jurisprudence on child and parent.
Explore the current situation in Japan concerning international protectionof child.
13. Japanese Private International Law (1): General principles ofJapanese private international law
Learn the general principles and basic framework for dealing with
International civil cases: three phases, i.e. international jurisdiction,
conflict of law, and recognition/execution of foreign judgments.
14. Japanese Private International Law (2): Conflict of laws
Learn important provisions of law regulating the conflict of laws in Japan.
Some studies of jurisprudence concerning the conflict of law rules oncontract, torts and family.
15. Japanese Private International Law (3): International jurisdiction andrecognition/execution of foreign judgments
Learn important provisions of laws regulating international jurisdiction andrecognition/execution of foreign judgments. Some studies of relevant

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jurisprudence.
Session16

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【1-5】Japanese Law (Legal History and Transformation)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Daniel FOOTE

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(備考)

This course will introduce students to Japanese legal history, beginningwith the Edo Era, moving on to the Meiji Era and postwar reforms, andculminating with an examination of major reforms over the past two
decades. By exploring the development of law and the legal system at
key periods of change, the course will seek to identify continuities andtransformations that have shaped Japanese law of today. In addition, thecourse will explore important aspects of the relationship between law andsociety in Japan, in historical and comparative focus, through an
examination of major theoretical perspectives and empirical research. By
doing so, the course will ask students to consider what is truly distinctive
about law in Japan.
This course together with the following courses provide solid base ofknowledge in a broad range of Japanese Law.
Japanese Law（State and Citizen）
Japanese Law（Legal History and Transformation）
Japanese Law（Contemporary Issues）
The class will be conducted in a highly interactive manner, focused on
discussion of the assigned reading materials, with debates and otherteam exercises as well as class discussion.
Heavy emphasis will be placed on class contribution. Grading will bebased upon class performance (20%); a written report (of approximately
15-20 pages) (40%); and a final examination (40%).

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Readings will consist of excerpts from leading works on Japanese legal
history and Japanese law and society, to be distributed to students.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3

Part I: Legal History
The Edo Era and Earlier: Continuing Significance?
Meiji Reforms and the Advent of Western Law

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Session4

The Making of Japan’s Constitution; Women’s Rights(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6

Other Postwar Reforms: The Legal Profession, the Judiciary, and theAdversary System“Invented Traditions”?: The Case of Labor Law(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)Part II: Law and Society
Reluctant Litigants?: Quasi-Debate

Session8

Law and Social Change; Cause Lawyering and the Consumer Movement(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10

Comparative Legal Consciousness; Dispute Resolution: Naming,
Blaming, and Claiming in JapanThe Japanese Judiciary: Independent?; Passive, Active, or Both?

(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13

Part III: Recent Justice System Reform in Historical Perspective“Transparency”: Information Disclosure, Personal Information Protection,
State Secrets
Legal Training and the Legal Profession: The Trials and Tribulations ofLegal Education Reform in Japan
Criminal Justice and the “Jury” System(第 13 回)
Session14(第 14 回)
Session15

Japanese Law in the East Asian Context: Comparisons and Mutual
Influence
Conclusion(第 15 回)
Session16

Final Examination(第 16 回)※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【1-6】Japanese Law (Contemporary Issues)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Akira ROKUSHA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course aims to teach students how to conduct a basic analysis ofcurrent global environmental issues from a legal perspective.
Student will develop an understanding of how to analyze environmental
issues from both legal and economic viewpoints.

Environmental Law and Litigation in Japan, andEnvironmental Law and Disaster(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

This course is primarily lecture and discussion based.

(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)

５. Course Material(教材)

Grade will be based on class contribution consisting of expression of
opinion and asking questions.
Every class short essay 50 %Positive attitude toward class 50 %There is no text book for this course.
Hand-outs will be given to students throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)What is environmental law?
Students can understand that environmental law addresses issues that
include pollution, natural and global conditions, landscape, eco-systemand bio-diversity.

What are environmental policy and principle?
The class will discuss types of environmental policies including
regulation, use/disclosure of information and market mechanisms.
We will discuss important basic principles including PPP: the “Polluter
Pays Principle”, preventive and/or precautionary principles andsustainable society.

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Session3(第 3 回)

Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)

Session9(第 9 回)

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)Air pollution (1)How does a regulator monitor and regulate fixed pollution emission points
like chemical factories?
Air pollution (2)How does a regulator monitor and regulate non-fixed emission points likecars, buses and trucks?

Global air pollution
Students will understand the mechanisms of global air quality such as
global warming caused by greenhouse gas and the hole in the ozone
layer caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Water pollution
River, lake, inland sea and ocean are polluted by chemical emissions
from factory and by human lifestyles. How is it best to regulate thesetypes of pollution?

Soil pollution
Chemical materials pollute soil of agricultural land and city land.
Poisoned agricultural land may damage human beings eating vegetables
and fruit grown on such land.
Poisoned city land can cause significant economic and health impacts.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
EIA is the legal research process for environmental effects of big project
while in the planning stage. We will examine laws requiring EIAs andtheir impact.

Why do companies emit industrial pollutants illegally?
Students will analyze corporate behavior and discuss normal emission
treatment systems.

Reduce, reuse and recycle
How do we arrive at a society that uses resources in a sustainable
manner?
We will consider concepts such as Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) and Design for Environment (DfE)

Eco-system and biodiversity
Why do we preserve not only human health but biodiversity?
Do animals have rights?
How do we protect beautiful landscapes of city, suburb, countryside,
wilderness and other beautiful spots?
Do people have a right of enjoying good views?

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Session13(第 13 回)

Session14(第 14 回)

Session15

Atomic policy
What is the most important cause of Fukushima Dai-ichi explosion?
Students will analyze the mechanism of the explosion with the viewpointof history and organization.
Environmental disputes
Environmental disputes are resolved in court and ADR (Alternative
Dispute Resolution).
Students will be able to compare some organizations for resolution ofthese disputes.
Wrap-up discussion about environmental issues(第 15 回)

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【2-1】International Commercial Transactions

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT, Edward JOHNSON

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals ofinternational commercial transactions. The focus will be onunderstanding the legal and business risks associated withinternational sales agreements, licensing and direct investment.
Students will study real cases, with a focus on examples from
Asia, and learn how to advise the international client.

This course is relevant to all courses dealing with international
business, especially courses focused on specific types ofcontracts such as:
International IP Licensing Agreements
Drafting International Agreements
Drafting and Negotiation of M&A and JV Transactions
The course is primarily lecture and discussion based. Students will
be given opportunities to review agreements and to work withother students in small groups on various problems.

Class contribution（70%）, and short assignments（30%） such as
mark-up of agreements.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There is no textbook for this course. Hand-outs will be given to
students throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction to international commercial transactions(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)

Sales contracts generally and introduction to the Convention on theInternational Sale of Goods

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Session3

Convention on the International Sale of Goods(第 3 回)
Session4

Documentary sales and letters of credit.

(第 4 回)
Session5

Review of an international sales agreement(第 5 回)
Session6

Special issues regarding agents, distributors, and other indirect sales(第 6 回)
Session7

IP licensing contracts and non-disclosure agreements(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10

Licensing – focus on different types of licenses, as well as on the risks oflicense arrangements.
Foreign direct investment-The decision to invest abroad including
financial vs strategic investment

Representative offices, branch offices and the permanent establishment(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12

Wholly-owned subsidiaries, M&A and other forms of entry and/or market
expansion

Letters of intent(第 12 回)
Session13

Joint venturing, including review of a short JV Agreement(第 13 回)
Session14

Joint venture contracts(第 14 回)
Session15

Wrap-up of sales, licensing and foreign direct investment(第 15 回)※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【2-2】Government Relations and Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course explores the evolving interaction of law and public policy,
and how diverse stakeholder groups, including domestic and foreignbusiness interests, consumer advocates, foreign governments andmultilateral organizations, gender, faith or other identity-based citizen
groups, and political parties utilize government relations strategies toinfluence legal and regulatory development. Course participants will
study various advocacy approaches used by different stakeholders, how
successful advocacy arguments are crafted to align with statedgovernmental and societal needs and priorities, how advocacy
arguments are complemented by engagement strategies to secure
support from key decision makers, and how such advocacy activity plays
a role in the overall democratic process. Participants will develop theirown model Advocacy Project for a selected public policy goal, combining
political, social and legal/regulatory analysis as well as the role of media,
and mobilizing policy allies to achieve articulated goals.
The course puts a strong emphasis on relevant, current examples ofadvocacy in areas such as sustainable energy and environmental policy,
financial services regulatory reform, and healthcare policy. Although mostexamples will come from a business context, we will also explore theapplication of the same model of policy advocacy to other issues, such associal policy.
Students may apply substantive knowledge from other courses to theirmodel advocacy project.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)

Seminar. Each class meeting will include initial overview lecture, to befollowed by intensive and interactive discussion among professor andclass members on assigned readings and each participant's Advocacy
Project.

４. Method of

50% class contribution and 50% student project.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

No textbook will be used. Reading materials will be based provided inadvance of each class.

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６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)Introduction to the structures and pathways of influencing laws andregulatory developments in different types of political systems. How cangovernment policy be influenced by different stakeholders in countries
such as Japan, the United States, European Union and moreauthoritarian systems.
Compare and contrast advocacy approaches in different politicalsystems. Commonalities and differences. The structural role of advocacy
as a complement to government policy making and efficient information
models. The role of lawyers in advocacy.
Legal constraints on Advocacy -- campaign finance and anti-bribery laws,
foreign corrupt practices act, antitrust limitations.
Building a Government Relations strategy: the role of information andeconomic and policy analysis in strategy formulation.
Stakeholder mapping: the criticality of identifying key decision makers,
allies and opponents, and achieving a "win win". Identifying the paths to
advocacy goals. Legislative vs. regulatory change. Formulating effective
action plans that communicate benefit of change to decision makers.
Discussion and assignment of model Advocacy Projects.

Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)Government relations in a multi-lateral world. Domestic vs. foreign
influencers. The role of national laws restricting foreign participation in
the political process.
Specific issues in Japanese advocacy. Development of "lobbying"concept and specialists. Role of "gaiatsu", "naiatsu", combined
approaches.

(第 8 回)Specific issues in U.S. advocacy. Foreign lobbyists and trade andinvestment sensitivities. Escalating focus on employment andoutsourcing issues.

Session9

Review of status of Advocacy Projects.

Session8(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)Global government relations -- the influencing of law and regulation
through multilateral organizations: TPP, the G20, APEC, etc.
Third Party advocacy -- the role of industry organizations, activist
organizations and other groups to reinforce calls for legal change.
Challenges in advocacy strategy: legal or constitutional impediments,
contrary political consensus, and vested interests. How overly narrowand parochial articulation of goals can doom a government relations
initiative.

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Session13

Advocacy Project Simulation (1 of 3)(第 13 回)
Session14

Advocacy Project Simulation (2 of 3)(第 14 回)
Session15

Advocacy Project Simulation (3 of 3)(第 15 回)

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【2-3】Cross-Border Litigation

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Susumu MASUDA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)(授業の目的と到達目
標)This course aims to give students an understanding of the theories andpractice concerning cross-border litigation held in Japan. Particular focus
will be given on the Japanese rules concerning international jurisdiction,
conflict-of-laws, the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments,
and international civil procedures, with critical analysis
from a global perspective. In addition, the course explores the strategy
for international dispute resolution comparing litigation with arbitrationand other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods.

２. Relationship toInternational Commercial Arbitration (not prerequisite to this course)and Attainment Goals

the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Lecture and Discussion based on court precedents(授業の方法)４. Method of

Take-home examination (70%) and Student’s contribution to class (30%)

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

To be distributed prior to the first class(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)
Session3

Introduction:①An overview of the course and explanation of students’ preparation forpresentations in classes.
②Legal frame of cross-border litigation and relevant laws, civil court
system and international lawyers’ practice in Japan
International Jurisdiction (1): General principles and legal theories
thereof, with comparison to those in common law countries
International Jurisdiction (2): Rules and legal theories relating to contracttype disputes

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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10

International Jurisdiction (3): Rules and legal theories relating to tort-type
disputes
International Jurisdiction (4): Rules and legal theories relating to otherdisputes of a commercial nature
International Jurisdiction (5): Rules and theories relating to family-matter
disputes
Choice of Law (1): General principles and legal theories thereof, withcomparison to those in the common law countries
Choice of Law (2): Rules and legal theories relating to contractual
obligations
Choice of Law (3): Rules and legal theories relating to tort-type
obligations
Choice of Law (4): Rules and legal theories relating to property etc.

(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14(第 14 回)
Session15(第 15 回)
Session16

Choice of Law (5): Rules and legal theories relating to family-matter
disputes
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments (1): Generalprinciple and legal theories thereof, with comparison to those in thecommon law countries.
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments (2): Japanese legal
precedents
Introduction to Conciliation, Arbitration and other ADRs in Japan, withcomparisons to litigation
Epilogue: Summary of the course and explanation of take-homeexamination (assessment)
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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【2-4】Securities Regulations and Finance Transactionsin JapanSusumu MASUDA

Instructor(s)(担当者名)
Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

(授業の目的と到達目
標)

The aim of this course is for students to learn the basic principles ofJapanese securities law and practice of corporate finance. As tosecurities regulations, a comparison will be made to US securities law
together with observations from a global perspective. As to corporate
finance, the objective is for the students to understand the theories andpractice of various loans typically used in international debt finance,
capital market transactions and structured finance transactions, withcomparison to those in common law jurisdictions.

２. Relationship toInternational Commercial Transactions

and Attainment Goals

the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method ofComparative Corporate Finance and Law
Law, Finance and Taxation of Corporate Acquisitions(but not prerequisite to this course)

Lecture and Discussion based on finance agreements, documents andcase-precedents. Guest speakers working in relevant areas will beoccasionally invited to make presentations.
Take-home examination (70%) and Student’s contribution to class (30%)

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

To be distributed prior to the first class(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)Introduction: An overview of the course and explanation of students’
preparation for presentations in classes.
Loan Transactions and relevant laws (1): Various loans and their
purposes and roles
Loan Transactions and relevant laws (2): Analysis of typical loan
agreements and relevant laws with comparison to those in common-law
jurisdictions

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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7

Loan Transactions and relevant laws (3): Analysis of typical loan
agreements and relevant laws with comparison to those in common-law
jurisdictions
Loan Transactions and relevant laws (4): Analysis of typical loan
agreements and relevant laws with comparison to those in common-law
jurisdictions
Loan Transactions and relevant laws (5): New developments in Japanesedebt finance practice(第 7 回)Securities Regulations (1): Roles of securities laws and definition of
securities

Session8

Securities Regulations (2): Corporate disclosure and its protection(第 8 回)
Session9

Securities Regulations (3): Regulations relating to Tender Offer(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11

Securities Regulations (4): Capital markets and players’ rolls andliabilities
Securities Regulations (5): Insider trading and other illegal conducts(第 11 回)
Session12

Structured Finance (1): Typical schemes and relevant legal issues(第 12 回)
Session13

Structured Finance (2): New developments and relevant legal issues(第 13 回)
Session14(第 14 回)
Session15(第 15 回)
Session16

Structured Finance (3): Security interests and secured creditors’
remedies in case of debtor’s default and insolvency
Structured Finance (4): Toward new regime (The Cape Town
Convention)
Take-home examination(第 16 回)

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【2-5】Bankruptcy Laws

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hajime UENO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course provides students with an overview of the basic principles ofJapanese insolvency laws and focuses on the major aspects ofbankruptcy and corporate reorganization that have come to significantly
influence business transactions. While insolvency laws have become amainstream focus of the business legal landscape, for most lawyers, theircontact with insolvency laws are anticipatory than actual insolvency
practice. The aim is to provide understanding as to how lawyers are to
anticipate and work on insolvency issues.
・Securities Regulations and Finance Transactions in Japan・Comparative Corporate Finance and Law(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Lecture and discussion.

(授業の方法)４. Method of(成績評価)

Grading will be done with comprehensive evaluation based upon the final
examination and classroom contribution and assignments during thecourse. In general, around 65 to 70% of the grade will come from thefinal examination.

５. Course Material

Handouts will be given to students throughout the semester.

Evaluation(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Overview of Insolvency Laws in Japan I
Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)- general overview of liquidation (hasan), civil rehabilitation (minji saisei)
and corporate reorganization (kaisha kousei)- key differences between the types of proceedings and their attributes- what are the legislative intent and/or the spirit of the law behind thestatutes? how can the statutes be different?
Overview of Insolvency Laws in Japan II- choice of restructuring framework -- which type of in-court proceeding?

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how do you choose? what are the factors to be considered?
- interactions of insolvency laws with business and finance transactions- lawyers’ involvements

Stay and Tasks of Insolvency Officials
Session3(第 3 回)- overview of “stay” framework- overview of insolvency officials’ duties and tasks- conservation of business operations and corporate value- what should be anticipated in facing insolvency filing?

Determination and Classification of Claims

Session4(第 4 回)- overview of “claims” framework- what is a “claim”? what is the significance of a “claim” in insolvency?
- negotiation with creditors -- what are the dynamisms? creditorscommittee?
- how might interests align or conflict?

Validity and Binding Nature of Contractual Provisions
Session5(第 5 回)- overview of treatment of contracts under insolvency proceedings- right to terminate by a creditor?
- set-off?
- triggering certain new transaction?

Clawback and Avoidance of “Preference” and Fraudulent Transfers

Session6(第 6 回)- general overview of avoidance (hinin); what are the types of avoidancerights?
- what is a “preference”? what constitutes “fraudulent transfer”?
- what is the legislative intent? how was the statute amended and why?
- how could these provisions be utilized or abused?

Determination of Bankruptcy Estate and Exempt Property
Session7(第 7 回)- general overview of “estate”- what constitutes bankruptcy estate?
- what assets are exempt?
- what is the significance of being exempt?

Devising a Restructuring Plan
Session8(第 8 回)- overview of “rehabilitation plan” and “reorganization plan”- what is the purpose?
- how do you strike a balance between different interests and needs?

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- debt-to-debt conversion?
- how do you fund the plan?

Effect of Bankruptcy on Secured Claims, and Bonds and Secured Bond
Trust Act
Session9(第 9 回)- overview of secured claims in insolvency proceedings- overview of the Secured Bond Trust Act- how are the bonds issued in Japanese financial markets?
- what are the impediments?
- practical impact, and how should we anticipate trustees will act?

“True Sale” and Secured Transactions
Session10(第 10 回)- concept of “true sale” and secured transactions- what is the consequence of a “true sale” transaction in the context of
insolvency proceedings?
- what are the factors to be considered?

Interactions with Substantive Laws

Session11(第 11 回)- As a later legal regime, how do the insolvency laws interact with thepre-existing Civil Code (minpo)?
- what is the legislative intent?
- how does substantive insolvency law affect applications and/or
constructions of the Civil Code? why?

Leases, Service Contracts and Other Executory Contracts
Session12(第 12 回)

- impact of insolvency on leases and executory contracts- procedure- limitations- practical implications for commercial transactions

Discharge and Settlements
Session13(第 13 回)- which obligations are affected by a bankruptcy discharge?
- what a discharge does
- what a discharge does not do- practical implications of settlements

Out-of-Court Restructuring of Business
Session14(第 14 回)

- general overview; what other alternatives are there for insolvent or
financially distressed debtors?

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- what are the benefits?
- how do you choose between in-court and out-of-court restructurings?

Pre-packaged Insolvency Filings
Session15(第 15 回)

- what is a pre-packaged deal?
- what are the practical needs for a “pre-pack”? what are the benefits?
potential impediments?
- how do you justify vis-à-vis creditors?

Session16

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Course title(授業科目名)of Corporate Acquisitions
Instructor(s)(担当者名)
Credits(単位数)

Koichi KUSANO, Yasutaka NISHIKORI, Tatsuya TANIGAWA
Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(備考)

The main objective of this course is to provide students with a basic
understanding of the theory and practice of M&A, as well as principles ofJapanese law (including tax law) regulating M&A transactions.

(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関This course is intended to provide in depth knowledge of Japanese M&A
which can complement classes such as :係)

Negotiation
Arbitration

３. Course Type

Lectures and discussions will take place on a 50/50 basis.

(授業の方法)４. Method of

By examination to take place in the final class.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

To be distributed in or prior to the first class.

(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Orientation(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)Theories of M&A (1), which will focus on the goal of M&A and how tocreate and distribute the synergy effects resulting from M&A.
Theories of M&A (2), which will focus on possible structures to meetgoals.
Preparation, negotiation and implementation of a stock purchaseagreement (1). Based on a simple stock transfer deal for a non-publiccompany, we will discuss the basic structure of a stock purchaseagreement, including how we should incorporate the results of due

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diligence, legal filings, tax implications and so on. We will also covernegotiation strategies and procedures for closing.
Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)

Session9(第 9 回)

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)

Session12(第 12 回)

Session13(第 13 回)

Session14

Preparation, negotiation and implementation of a stock purchaseagreement (2). Continuation of session 4.
Tender offer and cash-out of minority shareholders (1). We will learn
about one of the most typical methods of acquiring a public company,
i.e., a two-step cash squeeze-out process, including tender offer rules
and the squeeze-out mechanism. We will also cover how insider trading
regulations and tax issues affect this process.
Tender offer and cash-out of minority shareholders (2). Continuation ofsession 6.
Statutory mergers and alternative forms of transaction (1). In sessions 8
and 9, we will discuss M&A transactions where consideration is not cash
but stock. Such transactions can generally take a form of a merger,
stock-for-stock exchange (kabushiki-kokan), statutory stock-transfer(kabushiki-iten) and so on, taking into account legal and tax issues, aswell as various business purposes. Also, as an advanced matter, we
would like to briefly discuss cross-border integration deals.
Statutory merger and alternative forms of transaction (2). Continuation ofsession 8.
Leveraged buy-out and self-tender offers: We will discuss two specifictypes of M&A transactions, each of which has unique features. We willlearn under what conditions and circumstances a leveraged buy-out is acompetitive and attractive method of M&A. We will also learn how a selftender offer can be a method of M&A.
M&A financing: In this session we will discuss the funding aspects of
M&A transactions. After this session, you will understand how acquirers
choose from among debt financing, equity financing and hybrids, as wellas why M&A financing often has different sets of provisions from day-today corporate financing. During the class, we will pick up several
provisions actually used in M&A financing.
Strategic alliances. This session will cover issues associated with joint
venture companies. Incorporation of a joint venture company mostly
involves a demerger (kaisha-bunkatsu) and/or a business transfer, and acomparison of those methods will take place in this session.
Fiduciary obligations of the management of the target corporation. In thecase of an acquisition of a public company, the influence of the fiduciary
obligations of directors of a target company is one of the most criticalissues. In this session, we will discuss such fiduciary obligations, as wellas protections for minority shareholders, including appraisal rights.
Hostile takeovers (1), which will focus on theories of hostile takeover.

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Session15(第 15 回)
Session16

Hostile takeovers (2), which will focus on the history of hostile takeover
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Course title(授業科目名)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course【2-7】European Integration and Global Business Law
Katsuhiro SHOJI, Fumihiko AZUMA, Yoshiharu ICHIKAWA,
Maki SATO, Hiroshi MIYASHITA
Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course explores how the European Union (EU) makes economic
regulations in a strategic way and what impacts they have upon global
business. Topics will include EU competition law, personal data law andthe related issues, such as exterritorial application. Course participants
will study how businesses should respond to the EU’s regulations.

The focus of this course is business related topics in contrast to:
Area Studies of Law(EU)Japanese Competition Law(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

The course is primarily lecture and discussion based. Students are free
to ask questions anytime during the class.
Evaluation will be based upon 15-minute tests carried out at the end of
the class regarding the topic every week.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There is no textbook for this course. Handouts will be given to students
throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)Introduction to European Union Law in general and its relationship withnational law

The EU Internal Market Law: the free movement of goods, persons,services and capital.
Fundamental rights protection under European Union Law: Case-law
based on general principles of law, Constitutional traditions common to
the Member States and the European Convention on Human Rights, andthe EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)The European Union Law, the EU’s free trade agreements and therelationship with WTO law.
Overview on EU Competition Law (1): Article 101 of the Treaty on the
Functioning of the European Union (which prohibits agreements between
two or more independent market operators which restrict competition)and its extraterritorial application.
Overview on EU Competition Law (2): Article 102 of the TFEU (which
prohibits firms that hold a dominant position in a given market to abuse
that position), and merger control.
Overview on EU Competition Law (3): Regulation 1/2003 on theimplementation of Articles 101 and 102 of the TFEU.
Digital Markets and EU Competition Law (1): Merger control and theFacebook case.
Digital Markets and EU Competition Law (2): Article 102 of the TFEU andthe Google case.
Telecommunications Regulations and EU Competition Law (1):Introduction on the relationship between economic regulations andcompetition law.
Telecommunications Regulations and EU Competition Law (2): Interplay
between EU telecommunications regulations and competition law
Telecommunications Regulations and EU Competition Law (3):Comparisons the EU experiences with the USA’s and Japan’s ones.

(第 13 回)The EU Personal Data Protection Law (1): Introduction to EU Directive
95/46 on personal data protection and the new (draft) Regulation
amending it, in comparison with relevant laws in the USA and Japan.

Session14

The EU Personal Data Protection Law (2): The right to be forgotten.

Session13(第 14 回)
Session15

The EU Personal Data Protection Law (3): Extraterritorial application(第 15 回)※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.

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Course title(授業科目名)【2-8】Corporate Governance and Risk Management

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT, Katsuya NATORI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of corporate
governance and risk management. The course will be comparative innature with the professors providing insights into the applicable principles
and trends under US and Japanese law. Students will also develop anunderstanding of the difference between the work of an in-housecompany lawyer and a lawyer working in a law firm. To enhance thisexperience, one or more class sessions will be held outside of Mita
campus.
This course will consider compliance issues related to broad range ofsubstantive legal areas relevant to among others.
Securities Regulations and Finance Transactions in Japan
European Integration and Global Business Law
Japanese Competition Law
Comparative Corporate Law
The course will be conducted in a seminar format with students working
on hypothetical problems and discussing a variety of issues that cancome up in the corporate environment.
Grading will be based on class contribution (70%) and on an in-classpresentation (30%).

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Materials will be handed out at the first class and throughout thesemester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction to the course.

(第 1 回)
Session2

Lecture on the difference between in-house and outside attorneys.

(第 2 回)
Session3

General principles of corporate governance in the US and Japan.

(第 3 回)
Session4

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Session5

Corruption--OECD Anti-bribery Convention and Japan

(第 5 回)
Session6

Corruption and Fraud--The Enron case

(第 6 回)
Session7

Work Rules(第 7 回)
Session8

Protecting IP—the role of in-house counsel(第 8 回)
Session9

Cloud Computing issues(第 9 回)
Session10

Codes of Conduct(第 10 回)
Session11

Codes of Conduct(第 11 回)
Session12

Visit to Law Office or Company(第 12 回)
Session13

Corporate Social Responsibility(第 13 回)
Session14

Corporate Social Responsibility(第 14 回)
Session15

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【2-9】International Commercial Arbitration

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Susumu MASUDA, Yoshimi OHARA, Farrugia BREE

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(備考)

This course is intended to give students a thorough introduction to themajor issues in international commercial arbitration. It will also give
students an opportunity to develop the skills required to enter practice inthe field of international commercial dispute resolution. This class will be
an excellent opportunity to improve your English, to meet many highly
experienced practitioners, and to gain hands on experience in thisimportant field of practice.
Cross-Border Litigation; International Commercial Transactions; andother courses involving international business law.

(関連する科目との関係)(授業の方法)Lecture and discussion,with students having opportunities to practice realworld skills. The items indicated for each class are tentative and subject
to change depending on the schedules of Professors Bree and Ohara
and the speakers. In addition to each topic, students will have a chance
to work on a hypothetical arbitration case throughout the term.

４. Method ofClass contribution (70%) and a final mock arbitration (30%).

３. Course Type

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will be handed out for each class.

(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3

Overview of International Dispute Resolution
Arbitration vs. Litigation/Mediation
Arbitration in Japan
Arbitration as mechanism for resolving international disputes
Arbitral institutions
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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Basic principles commonly adopted in modern arbitration laws
New York Convention vs. Hague Convention on Choice of Court
International commercial arbitration under the new Arbitration Law
Problems with the Old Law
Problems with the old practices
Selection of arbitration rules
UNCITRAL Model Law and the new Arbitration Law
Liberalization of Lawyers Act
Courts’attitude in arbitration-related court cases
What has been improved?

(第 7 回)Practical issues in international commercial arbitration
Ethics and conflict issues in arbitration
Selection of place of arbitration

Session8

Derailment tactics in arbitration

Session7(第 8 回)
Session9

Arbitration and Insolvency(第 9 回)(第 10 回)Practical issues in international commercial arbitration
Evidence rules in arbitration
How to conduct arbitration effectively & efficiently

Session11

Guest speaker from the JCAA

Session10(第 11 回)
Session12

Enforcement of arbitral awards(第 12 回)
Session13

Selecting Arbitrators and serving as an Arbitrator(第 13 回)
Session14

ICC Arbitration(第 14 回)
Session15

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Course title(授業科目名)【2-10】Japanese Competition Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hiroshi YAMADA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

The object of this course is to learn basic knowledge of Japanese
Antimonopoly Act, for those who aim to enter the academia as well as tobe practitioners.

(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Basic knowledge of economic law, especially corporate law will help
comprehension of the course. Those who have studied consumer-related
law will be familiar with this area.
European Integration and Global Business Law

Lecturer will explain the basic notion and raise questions in relation to thetheme for consideration by participants.
Participants’ performance is evaluated by report submitted at midterm(80%) as well as class contribution(20%).

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Lecturer provides materials for every session, which will be distributed inadvance for preparation of the participants.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)Outline of Antimonopoly Act (Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolizationand Maintenance of Fair Trade (Act No. 54 of April 14, 1947) and Fair
Trade Commission

Session2

Basic principle and terminology of the Antimonopoly Act(第 2 回)
Session3

Private monopolization (Statutory interpretation)(第 3 回)
Session4

Private monopolization (Case study)

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Session5

Unreasonable restraint of trade (Statutory interpretation)(第 5 回)
Session6

Unreasonable restraint of trade (Case study-1)(第 6 回)
Session7

Unreasonable restraint of trade (Case study-2)(第 7 回)
Session8

Unfair Trade Practices (Statutory interpretation-1)(第 8 回)
Session9

Unfair Trade Practices (Statutory interpretation-2)(第 9 回)
Session10

Unfair Trade Practices (Case study)(第 10 回)
Session11

Merger Regulation (Statutory interpretation)(第 11 回)
Session12

Merger Regulation (Case Study)(第 12 回)
Session13

Enforcement (Procedure)(第 13 回)
Session14

Enforcement (Sanction and remedies)(第 15 回)
Session15

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Course title(授業科目名)【2-11】Business Strategy and Contract

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Andrew SUTTER

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

The purpose of this course is to help you to understand and tocommunicate about certain basic concepts in international business andbusiness transactions.
We’ll focus on a type of transaction called a “strategic alliance.” This may
sound mysterious, but the principle is simple: almost no company can doeverything well by itself. Companies need to work together to develop
new products, or to sell their products in new countries, or to do other
innovative things. Strategic alliances arise in virtually every industry. In
these transactions, legal issues and business issues are deeply mixed
together. Lawyers must think like business people, and business people
must have some legal understanding. This course is based on the
instructor’s more than 25 years of practice as a lawyer and businessexecutive in Silicon Valley, Japan and elsewhere, during which he worked
on many different types of alliance.
In addition to encouraging strategic thinking, the course will emphasize
communication. Even in a very friendly international business setting,foreigners will ask you lots of questions. They will expect you to answer
in a confident way. They are interested in your ideas and your attitude –not in your grammar. So we will aim for an enjoyable and relaxedatmosphere, but please understand that you will be asked questions
often. Try to think of them as an interesting challenge, and don’t worry
about making your English perfect – understandable is good enough. If
you are shy to express yourself even in Japanese (or other mothertongue), this might not be a fun course for you.
Basic knowledge of contract law is required. A prior course that discussed
intellectual property and licensing such as International IP Licensing
Agreements would be very useful, but a very brief overview of those
topics is included in this class.

Seminar format. Some materials (usually handouts by the instructor) will
be provided on the website for you to read before class. In most classes
we will review the materials briefly together, and then work on teamexercises relating to that day’s topic. All materials and class discussion
will be in English. Teams may have internal discussions in Japanese if allteam members understand that language.
Your grade will be based on class contribution.
Class contribution includes attendance, preparation, teamwork, youreffort to communicate in English, and your effort to use the business andlegal concepts presented in the course. The quality of your English
grammar or pronunciation will not be relevant.
Necessary materials will be posted on the website, or else provided inclass. To maximize time for exercises, please be sure to read handouts

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(教材)

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2

Here is an anticipated schedule. However, every seminar is different. Dueto student needs and interests, timing and topics may vary.
Session 1: What is an alliance?
Session 2: Deal Flow, Needs and Markets(第 2 回)
Session3

Session 3: Markets and Business Models(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)
Session5

Session 4: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Licensing “Crash
Course”
Session 5: IPR and Business Models(第 5 回)
Session6

Session 6: From Business Model to Deal Terms: Seed Questions(第 6 回)
Session7

Session 7: Alliance Types: Key Deal Points(第 7 回)
Session8

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Course title(授業科目名)【3-1】Environmental Law and Litigation in Japan

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Akira ROKUSHA, Rikako WATAI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course aims to teach students an in-depth analysis of the leading
environmental litigation cases involving claims of injury to human health,harm to quality of life, damage to nature, and spoiled landscapes.
Students will develop an understanding of how to prevent and deal withserious environmental litigation risks.
Japanese Law (Contemporary Issues)
Environmental Law and Disaster(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course TypeThe course is primarily lecture and discussion based.

(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)

５. Course Material(教材)

Grade will be based on class contribution consisting of expression of
opinion and questions asked.
Every class short essay 50 %Positive attitude toward class 50 %There is no text book for this course.
Handouts will be given to students throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)We will consider the various types of environmental issues that may
result in litigation. Students will try to understand the mechanism ofenvironmental dispute resolution from start to final resolution, by litigation
and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Kunitachi high building case
Why the district court ordered the company to cut off the upper floors ofhigh building and why the Supreme Court reversed the decision of the
district court?
Tomo small bay caseWhy did the district court stop a project that would spoil the beautiful
landscape?

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Session4

Amami rabbit caseWhy did not the district court stop destruction of the forests in which theendangered Amami rabbit lived.

(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)

Session9(第 9 回)

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)

Yokkaichi Air Pollution CaseWhy did the district court order the petrochemical complex companies tocompensate for damage to people’s health?
Route 43 road caseWhy did the Supreme court approve the recovery of various damages
incurred, but reject the request for an injunction?
Osaka airport caseWhy did the grand bench of the Supreme Court reject the request for an
injunction against night takeoffs and landings that were claimed to disturb
people’s sleep?
Minamata case
There are many cases arising from the Minamata environmental disaster,
including those in civil, administrative and criminal forums.
What can we learn from these many cases?

Teshima industrial waste case (1)What were the facts, and why was the polluter able to discard 500
thousand tons of emission on a small island in the Seto inland sea?
Teshima industrial waste case (2)How did ADR members resolve the complex Teshima case and claims
among residents of the Seto islands, the polluter company and thegovernor of Kagawa Prefecture?

Reactor injunction case
What are the decisions of the Supreme Court for nuclear reactor
injunction cases?
Spike tire regulation caseWhy did Sendai City in Tohoku air quality remarkably improve duringsnow season -- from awful dust storms to clean air?
Nikko cedar caseWhy did the district court and the high court order the Ministry not to cut
cedar tree to widen a road for tourist use?

(第 14 回)

Nibu Valley dam caseWhy did the sacred place of the Ainu people in Hokkaido sink under theillegal dam?

Session15

Discussion about environmental litigation cases

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Course title(授業科目名)【3-2】Environmental Law and Disaster

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Akira ROKUSHA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course aims to teach students an in-depth analysis of themechanism for responding to severe disasters under environmental law.
Students will develop an understanding of how to create a suitablesystem for prevention and recovery from disasters.

Japanese Law (Contemporary Issues)
Environmental Law and Litigation in Japan(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course TypeThe course is primarily lecture and discussion based.

(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Grade will be based on class contribution consisting of expression of
opinion and questions asked.
Every class short essay 50 %Positive attitude toward class 50 %There is no text book for this course.
Handouts will be given to students throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3

Introduction
Various severe disasters have taken place around the globe as a resultof human beings’ activities as well as global climate change.
Many of these disasters damage the environment.
Students can get a good sense of the image of environmental disasterwith famous cases.
History of environmental disasters
We will review the history of major environmental disasters including
chemical explosions, acid rain, ozone hole, oil spill, nuclear reactor
explosion, global warming, and use of radioactive and chemical
weapons.
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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)

Session9(第 9 回)

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)

Session12(第 12 回)

Session13(第 13 回)

Seveso is a city in Italy. A dioxin explosion caused an environmental
disaster in July 1976.
Bhopal is a city in India. A chemical plant explosion made anenvironmental disaster in December 1984.
Chemical factory explosion disaster (2)The methods for prevention of chemical explosion include regulation anduse/disclosure of information, such as the PRTR: Pollutant Release andTransfer Register.
Acid rain
Low PH rain damages plants, animals and infrastructure.
Ozone hole
CFC (Chlorofluorocarbons) and other compounds destroy ozone in thehigh atmosphere, and result in damage to human health.
Polluted ocean
Gulf of Mexico oil spill of 2010 and Exon Valdez oil spill of 1989 eachdamaged the ocean significantly.
Chernobyl nuclear environmental disaster
April, 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power accident damaged the environment
severely.
Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Reactor (Part 1) regulation of nuclear power
On March 11, 2011 14:46 Tohoku earthquake generated a hugedisastrous tsunami, and water from the tsunami stopped the Fukushima
Dai-ichi reactors’ power supply systems, which stopped reactor coolingsystems which led to the reactors’ meltdowns.
The radioactivity from reactors has polluted air and ocean.
What are the cause and mechanisms of the severe environmental
disaster?
Students will learn a method of analyzing the history and organizational
structures of nuclear reactor policy of Japan.
Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Reactor (Part 2) litigation
To understand the mechanisms of the severe environmental disaster wewill analyze the opinions of Japanese courts relating to nuclear power
plants and radioactivity.
Global Warming (Part 1)
What is global warming?
What are the types of environmental disaster caused by global warming?
Global Warming (Part 2)
How do we prevent, recover from and adapt to global warming?
Students will be asked to consider efforts for prevention forenvironmental disaster and reduced use of resources.
War and Peace
The global environment may be seriously damaged by radioactive andchemical weapons.

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Policies of prevention and recovery from environmental disaster
What are the better policies to promote a global environment without
disaster?

Session15

Discussion about environmental law and disaster.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【3-3】Introduction to Space Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Setsuko AOKI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course aims to help students understand the international
mechanisms for cooperation in the peaceful exploration and use of outerspace. The discussion will include United Nations’ initiatives in making
space law, commercial uses of outer space, the advanced international
cooperation projects such as the international space station (ISS) and thepromotion of peaceful uses of outer space.
Substance of knowledge gained in this course may prove Moot Court I,IItaught by professor Aoki which is expected to involve space law related
problem.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Lecture and exercise (presentation by the students and classdiscussions)
Active contribution to the class (50 %)Final Examination (50 %)(成績評価)
５. Course MaterialInternational Space Law materials made by the instructor.

(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)Introduction to space law (sources of law)
Sources of international space law and the role of the UN Committee on
the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) where an important part ofinternational space law has been made.
Five UN Treaties on Outer Space

Session2(第 2 回)Treaty-making in the UNCOPUOS and a summary of the contents of thefive treaties on outer space

Session3

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No Appropriation by States or companies to sell the Moon or othercelestial bodies
Property Rights in outer space: US Asteroid Mining Act of 2015 and the2011 NASA Resolution on the use of the Moon

Pinciples of International Space Law （2）Session4(第 4 回)Peaceful Uses of Outer Space provided for in the Outer Space Treaty
and subsequent discussions in the Conference on Disarmament (CD)and other fora
Principles of International Space Law （3）Session5(第 5 回)Responsibility and Liability of States
Liability Convention and the Registration Convention: the problem of the
procuring the launch

Liability Regime in Outer Space
Session6(第 6 回)

New phenomena in commercial launch and new liability problems; the2004 General Assembly Resolution on the application of the Concept of
the Launch State
Exercise 1 Collision Case between COSMS 2251 and Iridium 33

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)The first satellite collision case in 2009
Question: which country is responsible and liable for this collision?
International Cooperation: Is it a Legal Obligation and if so, in what
sense?
The Province of Mankind concepts; 1986 Remote Sensing Principles;
1996 Space Benefit Declaration and the 2013-2017 COPUOS agenda
Soft Law in Outer Space

Session9(第 9 回)The function and the significance of “soft law” in outer space activities
The four classifications of the soft law function. From soft law to regime.
Telecommunications and Space Law

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11

The function of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Old and New “paper satellite” problems and the new ITU resolution in
2012
Commercial Space Launch: national laws and contracts between
companies(第 11 回)
1984 US Commercial Space Launch Act (amended in 1988, 1998 and51

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2004)
2008 French Space Operations Act, etc.
Space Debris Mitigation: COPUOS, IADC and ISO as well as national
licensing systems
Session12(第 12 回)International and national laws and regulations in combating everincreasing space debris: COPUOS and IADC space debris mitigation
guidelines
Exercise 2 Consider the space debris mitigation business scheme

Session13(第 13 回)Presentation on a new venture in the space debris removal or mitigation
business. Focus is placed on registration, jurisdiction and control andproperty rights in space debris as space objects.
Emerging norms of international space law (1)Session14(第 14 回)Transparency and confidence-building measures (TCBM) in outer space
COPUOS guidelines for long-sustainability in space
International Code of Conduct (ICOC) (draft)
Exercise 3 Emerging norms of international space law

Session15(第 15 回)Presentation on prospective rules in international space law: from here towhere?

Session16

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【3-4】Multinational Corporations and Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Ariel TREHEARNE

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship toSemester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course is intended to explore the basic nature and operationalframework for multinational enterprises (MNEs). In an era of rapid
globalization, MNEs have become a tremendous force able to strongly
influence a wide variety of areas from international and global politics tolocal issues of development. The key questions we will be asking in thiscourse are: (1) from where do multinational enterprises come and how dothey operate, and (2) whether /how MNEs are regulated now andwhether/how they should be regulated on an international or global level.
Comparative Corporate Law, Corporate Governance & Risk Management

the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

The course will be conducted in a seminar format with students
conducting independent research online and in the library and thenreporting/discussing the results in class. The main language of theclassroom will be English but students are free to ask questions and to
discuss topics in Japanese as necessary.
Grading will be based on seminar contribution (50%) and either a shortin-class presentation or a short research paper (50%), depending on
student numbers.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Materials will be handed out at the first class and throughout thesemester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction to the course and defining the MNE(第 1 回)
Session2

MNEs and the Global Economy(第 2 回)
Session3

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Session4

MNEs and the Environment(第 4 回)
Session5

MNEs and Labor(第 5 回)
Session6

MNEs and IP Rights(第 6 回)
Session7

MNEs and Economic Regulation(第 7 回)
Session8

MNEs and the UN(第 8 回)
Session9

Codes of Conduct and Corporate Social Responsiblity as "Soft" Law(第 9 回)
Session10

Codes of Conduct and Corporate Social Responsiblity as "Soft" Law(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13

A different framework for analysis: watch and discuss the movie "TheCorporation"
A different framework for analysis: watch and discuss the movie "TheCorporation"
Foreign Direct Investment and the Settlement of Investment Disputes(第 13 回)
Session14

Putting it all together: MNE foreign direct investment group exercise (1)(第 14 回)
Session15

Putting it all together: MNE foreign direct investment group exercise (2)(第 15 回)

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Course title(授業科目名)【3-5】Legal Theory of Globalization

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Mikhail XIFARAS

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring※Summer

Western Legal Tradition and Globalization: the main objective of thiscourse is to offer a critical presentation of the current debate on thehistorical and political meaning of the Globalization of Western Legal
Thought, through the study of some classic and contemporary theories,
from Kant to Koskenniemi and Onuma.
Law, Culture and Development in Asia
Japanese Law（Legal History and Transformation）(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course TypeThe course is primarily lecture and discussion based.

(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Class contribution 20%
Report 80%(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Readings are requested for each class. A syllabus will be given to thestudents previous to the beginning of the course.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））※Class schedule will be consulted with the students on the first class.
Session1(第 1 回)Introduction. The genealogy of the idea of Universal Law in European
Legal thinking and the problem of legal cosmopolitanism in current legal
thought.

Session2

Three stories about Global Law. Story one : The rise of a World State(Hegel, Kojeve)(第 2 回)
Session3

Story two : The rise of Global Constitutionalism (Habermas et allii)(第 3 回)
Session4

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Session5(第 5 回)
Session6

What's wrong with these stories ? Global Law, its others (Teubner,
Spivak) and its borders (Ranciere)
Global Law from the inter-civilizational perspective and its critic (Onuma)(第 6 回)
Session7

Legal hybrids in the Global - a theoretical proposal(第 7 回)
Session8

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Course title(授業科目名)【3-6】Globalization and International Human Rights

in JapanHajime YAMAMOTO, Akiko EJIMA

Instructor(s)(担当者名)
Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

First, this course will offer lectures on the rules, organizations and legal
processes that have been established to address human rights issues as
they have developed during the post-war period through today. The
course will then focus on various influences of international human rights
law upon Japanese law and related problems. The discussion will focus
on treaties and customary law of human rights, and remaining challenges
to Japanese law.
Japanese Law（State and Citizen）
Area Studies of Law(EU)(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of

The course is primarily lecture and discussion based. Students will be
encouraged to present current legal situations of their origin countries inorder to develop comparative sensibility.
Essay(50%) and class contribution (50%)

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There is no textbook for this course. Hand-outs will be given to students
throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)Introduction :Overview of international law and international human rights law, their
historical development and remaining problems

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Other important international human rights agreements:
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against
Women, Convention on the Rights of the Child, International Convention

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on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Session4

Guest speaker: International human rights law activist in Japan

(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7

International human rights law and Japan 1:
Case study 1: Influence of International human rights law upon Japaneselaw
Judgments of the Nibutani case and the Otaru Public Bath caseInternational human rights law and Japan 2:
Case study 2: Influence of International human rights law to Japaneselaw
Judgments related to Japanese Family law (Nationality law, status of‘illegitimate’ children, prohibition of couple having different surnames)

International human rights law and Asia

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Course title(授業科目名)【3-7】Globalization and International Criminal Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Philipp OSTEN

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of international
criminal law. The focus will be on understanding the basic legal concepts
underlying this field of law and their historical development, up to thecreation of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Students will study historical and present-day cases and deepen theircomprehension of legal doctrines, institutions and practice of theinternational criminal justice system. A special focus will be put on the
ICC and other international tribunals and their function in the global
system of combatting the most serious international crimes.
There is no prerequisite for this course. However, a basic knowledge of
closely related fields of law, i.e. courses in Criminal Law, Public
International Law and International Human Rights Law will aid anddeepen the understanding of this course’s contents.

The course is primarily lecture and discussion based. Students will be
required to participate actively and deliver a presentation (based on aterm paper) on topics to be assigned at the outset of the course.
In addition, guest speakers will present practice-oriented insights.
The evaluation (grading) of the students will take into account the degreeof active contribution to the course discussions (40%) and thepresentation (term paper) rendered in class (60%). There will be no
examination.
Course materials will be announced and/or handed out at the first classand throughout the course.
Reference books will be introduced at the first class, including inter alia
Antonio Cassese et al., International Criminal Law: Cases andCommentary, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2011.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2

Introductory session: overview of the course contents and materials
Assignment of presentation topics (term paper)
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Session3(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8

Historical origins of international criminal law (1): from Versailles to the
Nuremberg and Tokyo war crimes trials
Historical origins of international criminal law (2): developments in theCold War era – Nuremberg principles, Genocide convention etc.
UN-installed international criminal tribunals and their practice: thetribunals for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Rwanda (ICTR)
The International Criminal Court (ICC): legal foundation, jurisdiction, corecrimesAttribution of individual criminal responsibility for international crimes –recent developments in the case law of the ICC etc.
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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【4-1】Intellectual Property from a Global Perspective

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Toshiko TAKENAKA, Yuko KIMIJIMA

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

(備考)

This course aims to prepare students who will practice intellectual
property laws in the global market by covering the core subject of IP
laws, including patents, copyright, trademark and trade secrets, from theglobal perspective of major players in the global market such as U.S.,
E.U., Japan and China. Through lectures and discussions students will
understand the fundamental principles of these bodies of law from thecomparative law perspective and obligations under major IP international
agreements.
This course complements:
Global Intellectual Property Management
Transnational Intellectual Property Enforcement
International IP Licensing Agreements

Lectures and discussions(授業の方法)４. Method of

Final paper

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Handouts: Online materials including cases, law review articles and bookchapters.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)Introduction: IP Related International Agreements Examining major IP related international agreements including
Paris Convention, Berne Convention, TRIPS
IP Systems in Common Law and Civil Law
 A review of major differences of IP systems in common law
countries and civil law countries and influence of harmonization
policyUS Patent Procurement
 A review of patent granting procedure at the U.S. Patent andTrademark Office (USPTO) and conditions of patentability under
U.S. Patent Act

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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14(第 15 回)
Session15(第 15 回)US Patent Enforcement
 A review of U.S. judiciary system and validity challenges at
UPSTO and at infringement proceeding
EU Patent Procurement
 A review of patent granting procedure at the European Patent
Office (EPO) and conditions of patentability under the European
Patent Convention
EU Patent Enforcement
 A review of judiciary systems in Germany and validity challenges
at EPO and German Patent Court
Japanese Patent Enforcement
 A review of patent enforcement at Japanese courts and validity
challenges at JPO
Product Design Protection in US and Japan A comparative study of product design protection under U.S.
Patent Act, EU Designs Directive and Japanese Design Act
Trade Secret Protection in US and Japan A comparative study of trade secret protection under U.S.
Uniform Trade Secret Act and Japanese Unfair Competition Law
Trademark Protection in US, EU and Japan A review of U.S. Lanham Act (Federal Trademark Act) and EU
Community Trademark Regulations in comparison with JapaneseTrademark Act
Unfair Competition in US, EU and Japan A review of US Lanham Act and EU Directive on misleading
advertising in comparison with Japanese unfair competition
prevention law
Copyright in US and Japan A review of online content related issues under US andJapanese copyright law
Ownership of IP
 A review of employee invention systems under US and Japanese
Patent Act and German Employee Invention Act in comparison
with Work for hire doctrines under Copyright Acts
Patent Systems in Asia
 A review of patent systems in South Korea, China, and ASEAN
countries
Review: Harmonization and Best Practice A discussion on major differences in IP systems in US, EU andJapan to propose the best practice for harmonization

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Course title(授業科目名)【4-2】Global Intellectual Property Management

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Toshiko TAKENAKA

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(備考)

This course aims to prepare students to manage intellectual property
portfolio by providing fundamental knowledge for managing patents andother types of intellectual property rights in technology and online
content. Students will learn how IP rights are used to protect businessesof multinational firms and small and medium sized enterprises in different
industry sectors. Based on a variety of patent data including both patentapplications, patent grants and patent litigations, students will develop IP
procurement, licensing and enforcement strategies.
Intellectual Property from a Global Perspective is the prerequisite to takethis course.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Lectures and discussions(授業の方法)４. Method of

Final Paper

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Handouts: Online materials including cases, law review articles and bookchapters.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)Introduction: Current Trends in US and EU
 Intellectual Property as Assets
 Patent Assertion Entities
IT Industry: Software Patent Protection
 Patent or Copyright Patenting and enforcement trends
 Patent Eligibility and Protection Scope
IT Industry: Software Patent Protection
 Copyright Eligibility
 Open Source Software Licensing

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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)

Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)IT Industry: Industry Standard Smart phone patent war
 FRAND and SEP litigation
Pharmaceutical Industry: Innovative and Generic Drug Competition
 Patenting and enforcement trends
 Patent and non-patent incentives for drug R&D
Pharmaceutical Industry: Innovative and Generic Drug Competition ANDA litigation in US
 Reverse payment arrangements
Biotechnology Industry: Patenting Human Genes and Regenerative
Technologies
 Patenting and enforcement trends
 Patent eligibility
 Research ethics
Academic-Industry Technology Transfer: Bayh Dole System
 Patenting and enforcement trends
 Bridging the valley of death: Roles of VC funding
Music Industry: Online Copyright Infringement
 Enforcement trends
 DMCA: IPS Secondary liability
 Fair Use and Other limitations on Copyright Infringement
Newspaper and Book Publishing Industry: Online Copyright Infringement
 Enforcement trends
 News Aggregation: Copyright and Misappropriation
 Fair Use and Other limitations on Copyright Infringement
Online Resale Industry: Online Trademark Infringement
 Enforcement trends
 IPS Secondary liability
 Look & Feel trade dress protection
Consumer Products Industry: Product Design
 Enforcement trends
 Design-Trademark-Copyright protection
Food industry: Trademark and Geographic Indication
 Enforcement trends
 Wine and sprits(第 14 回)IP Audit Due diligence process Checklist

Session15

Review and Best Practice

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【4-3】Transnational Intellectual Property Enforcement

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Toshiko TAKENAKA

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

(備考)

This course aims to prepare students who will manage transnational
litigation in enforcing patents and other intellectual property rights byreviewing patent enforcement systems in three most importantjurisdictions in the global technology market: US and Germany. It will
review both substantial and procedural aspects of patent and other IP
rights validity challenges in civil action and patent offices and elements toestablish infringement. Based on litigation data, students will develop an
IP enforcement strategy whether to bring a civil action and/or filing aprocedure to challenge intellectual property rights; where to bring such anaction; and when and how to settle their dispute.
This course complements:
Intellectual Property from a Global Perspective
Global Intellectual Property Management
International IP Licensing Agreements

Lectures and discussions(授業の方法)４. Method of

Final Paper

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Toshiko Takenaka et al, Patent Enforcement in the United States,
Germany and Japan
Handouts

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)Introduction: Current Trends in Transnational IP Litigation
 Litigation landscape: U.S. and Germany
 History and Patent Enforcement Institution
Establishing Patent Infringement: U.S.
 Analytical framework
 Claim Interpretation
Establishing Patent Infringement: U.S.
 Literal and equivalent Infringement
 Jury trial

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Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14(第 14 回)
Session15(第 15 回)Establishing Patent Infringement: Germany Analytical Framework
 Claim Interpretation and Infringement
Validity Challenge: U.S.
 Fundamental rules
 Grounds for challenging validity
Validity Challenge: U.S.
 Validity challenges at USPTO Other types of defenses
Validity Challenge: U.S.
 Validity Challenges at EPO and German Patent Court
 Grounds for challenging validity
 Other types of defenses
Enforcement Procedure: U.S.
 Pre-filing strategies
 Pre-trial procedure Jury trial
Enforcement Procedure: Germany
 Pre-filing strategies
 Evidence taking procedure
Patent Infringement Remedies: U.S.
 Injunction
 Damages
Border Measures: U.S. and Germany
 International Trade Commission
 ITC Procedure and remedy
Boarder seizure under EU and German laws
ANDA Litigation: U.S.
 35 USC 271(e) Procedure and remedies
Product Design and Trademark Litigation: U.S. and Germany
 EU Judiciary Pre-filing strategies
 Pre-trial procedure
Enforcement Strategies
 Patent data metrics
 When and where to sue
Review: Best Transnational IP Enforcement Strategies
 A discussion on major differences in IP systems in US, EU andJapan to propose the best practice for harmonization

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Course title(授業科目名)【4-4】International IP Licensing Agreements

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Stuart BERAHA, Masato HAYAKAWA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

Many of the most important business transactions in recent decades
involve the licensing of intellectual property (IP). If successful, such IP
licensing transactions have generated huge fortunes and created new
business empires; if failures, the transactions can damage an otherwise
strong and capable company.
This course will provide students with an overview of the basic principles
of intellectual property (IP) law for international business, comparing US
and Japanese law. After acquiring the basic principles, the main focus of
the course will be on IP licensing strategy and on drafting and negotiating
licensing and related agreements. We will cover a range of different
types of IP transactions, including technology licenses, brand/trademark
licenses, non-disclosure agreements, franchise agreements and joint
technology development arrangements, and will review "case studies"
based in part upon actual transactions.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

This course complements:
Intellectual Property from a Global Perspective
Global Intellectual Property Management
Transnational Intellectual Property Enforcement

This course will be a combination of lecture and discussion. Students
will be asked to do a small amount of writing and negotiating in class.
The main language of the class will be English, but students may ask
questions or discuss topics in Japanese as necessary.
Grading will be based upon class contribution (75%) and on a shortexam (25%) in English.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Materials will be handed out or made available online at the first classand throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Forms
of
doing
international
business--sales,
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Session2(第 2 回)
Session3

Overview of IP law - comparison of US with Japan and other major
jurisdictions.
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements(第 3 回)
Session4

Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (continued)(第 4 回)
Session5

Technology licensing issues - patent, know-how and copyright(第 5 回)
Session6

Technology licensing issues (continued)(第 6 回)
Session7

Trademark/brand licensing issues(第 7 回)
Session8

Antitrust issues in IP licensing(第 8 回)
Session9

Bankruptcy issues in IP licensing(第 9 回)
Session10

Introduction of case study #1 -- coffee chain master franchise(第 10 回)
Session11

Drafting the license -- master franchise case study(第 11 回)
Session12

The lawsuit and settlement -- master franchise case study(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14

Introduction of case study #2
development joint venture (JV)-- mobile

telephone technology

Drafting the license -- technology development JV case study(第 14 回)
Session15

Ending the relationship -- technology development JV case study(第 15 回)
Session16

Final Exam

(第 16 回)※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.
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Course title(授業科目名)【5-1】Area Studies of Law (South East Asia)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hiroshi MATSUO

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)

５. Course Material(教材)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course will focus on the relation between legal reform and social
development in East Asian countries such as Korea, Taiwan, China,
Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. It will analyze in detailthe role of legal reform programs which these countries undertook inorder to promote economic activities. Then it will ask how the differencesin political systems and the manner in which democracy has beenpromoted have influenced, and have been influenced by, economic
development as well as by legal reform in the particular circumstances ofeach country.

This course aims to engage in more advanced research on the law anddevelopment of particular countries. An introductory guide to law andsociety in Asian countries will be provided by Law, Culture andDevelopment in Asia (Spring Semester).
Introduction to Asian Law from Japanese Perspective
Area Studies of Law(China)
Area Studies of Law(Korea)
Area Studies of Law(Singapore)
Seminar(Legal Issues in China, India and ASEAN)
The lecture will provide basic information and perspectives about the
topic, and will be followed by discussion consisting of questions andcomments by all participants.
Evaluation is based on an class contribution(20%), shortpresentations(20%), and a final essay (around 3000 words) (60%). The
essay topic can be a country report on the legal, economic, political andsocial development in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong SAR,
Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia.

There are no specific textbooks. However, materials will be distributed
in advance. Reference books (alphabetical order by author's name, to becited by the author's name and the year of publication) include:- Aoki, Masahiko, Hyung-Ki Kim and Masahiro Okuno-Fujiwara, The
Role of Government in East Asian Economic Development: Comparative
Institutional Analysis, Oxford University Press, 1996.
- Fishlow, Albert, Catherine Gwin, Stephan Haggard, Dani Rodrik andRobert Wade, Miracle or Design?: Lessons from the East AsianExperience, Overseas Development.

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Asian Miracle, the World Bank and Oxford University Press, 2001.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)Introductory guide to this course including explanation of the
preparation and evaluation for this course, the use of materials, and othermatters as appropriate and relevant.

Law and Development in Korea
The role of political leaders and development laws for economic growth
and the extension of economic activities in East and Southeast countries
Law and Development in Taiwan
The influence of institutions developed under colonization by imperial
Japan, and development policies after independence
Law and Development in China
The introduction of a socialist market economy and its relation withdemocracy promotion, and the features of China
Law and Development in Hong Kong SAR
The influence of institutions developed under colonization by the United
Kingdom and development policies after the World War II.
Law and Development in Vietnam
The introduction of a socialist market economy and its relation withdemocracy promotion, and the features of Vietnam
Law and Development in Laos
The introduction of a socialist market economy and its relation withdemocracy promotion, and the features of Laos
Law and Development in Cambodia
The role of legal reforms after the civil wars under legal assistanceprograms sponsored by international organizations and foreign
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Course title(授業科目名)【5-2】Area Studies of Law (China)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Shiyuan HAN

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring※Summer

The course will mainly focus on Chinese Contract Law. In the
globalization era it is necessary for the students to have a basic
knowledge of basic transaction rules governing Chinese market.

(授業の目的と到達目
標)(関連する科目との関係)

For Japanese students or oversea students who have learned or willlearn Japanese civil law (or the law of obligation), this course on ChineseContract Law will help them to have a comparative perspective and tohave a better understanding of their national laws.
Japanese Law（Economy and Social Structure）
Comparative Contract Law

３. Course Type

Lecturing pluses discussion.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(授業の方法)４. Method of

Final paper 60%; Class contribution 40%.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

1.『中国契約法の研究――日中法学者の対話をめざして――（仮題）』成文堂、2016 年（Fourth coming）。(小口、瀬川、松岡、渡辺、韓、王)2. Shiyuan Han, A Snapshot of Chinese Contract Law from an Historicaland Comparative Perspective, in: Chen & van Rhee (eds.) Towards a
Chinese Civil Code, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers 2012.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction: Historical Development of Chinese Contract Law(第 1 回)
Session2

Formation of a Contract under Chinese Contract Law(第 2 回)
Session3

Validity of Contract(第 3 回)
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Session5

Remedies for Breach (1): Penalty clauses and specific performance(第 5 回)
Session6

Remedies for Breach (2): Damages(第 6 回)
Session7

Remedies for Breach (3): Termination(第 7 回)
Session8

Chinese Sales Law: Transfer of property and Risk

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Course title(授業科目名)【5-3】Area Studies of Law (Korea)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Seunghyeon SEONG

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring※Summer

The course is intended to serve as an introductory guide forforeign law students who may be interested in studying the laws of
Korea. Korean law has its intrinsic value and its significance lies in
its hybrid system. For the students interested in the comparativelaw, Korean law provides a unique combination of characteristics
of civil law tradition adopted mainly from Western European
countries such as Germany and of common law features under the
influence of Anglo-American law. This course will take account of
the new challenges of comparative contract law in the global
discourse on the theory of legal family, such as, from the role ofmixed legal systems to globalizing contract law. The lecture will
mainly focus on the law of contract in Korea and will trace briefly
the traditional position of civil law and common law in the field ofcontract law with the aim of discovering the identity of Korean
contract law.
Introduction to Asian Law from Japanese Perspective
Area Studies of Law(China)
Area Studies of Law(Singapore)係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

The course is primarily lecture and discussion based. Students arefree to ask questions anytime during the class.
Evaluation is based on class contributions (including presentation)(40%) and a final essay (60%). The essay topic can be a national
report on the topics of this lecture.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There are no specific text books. The materials will be introduced
in advance.
Reference books:- Korea Legal Research Institute, Introduction to Korean Law,
Springer, 2013
- Sang Hyun Song, Introduction to the Law and Legal System of
Korea,
Kyung Mun Sa, 1983
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Web Sources of Korean Law in English
http://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/main.dowww.moleg.go.kr/english/korLawEng
Web Sources of Korean Court’s decision in English
http://eng.scourt.go.kr/eng/decisions/guide.jsp
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7

Introduction to the past and present of Korean Law
Before and after the year of 1945
Reception of Western legal system and theory
Korean law as hybrid system in the legal traditions
Why do the law students in Korea learn the Roman law
today?
Introduction to the system of Korean civil code, especially contract
law
General contract Law and consumer contract law :Freedom of Contract and its Limits
1.
The Law of Contract in Korea – Formation of contract andGood faith in Historical and Global perspective
2.
The Law of Contract in Korea –Types of Breach of contract
in Historical and Global perspective
3.
The Law of Contract in Korea – (I) Remedies of Breach ofcontract in Historical and Global perspective: Damages
4.
The Law of Contract in Korea – (2) Remedies of Breach ofcontract in Historical and Global perspective: Termination(第 7 回)Interaction of Property law and Contract law in the sales of Law in
Korea

Session8

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Course title(授業科目名)【5-4】Area Studies of Law (Singapore)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Gary LOW

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring※SummerThis course is designed for non-Singapore lawyers desiring to work withor within the Singapore legal system. This is accomplished by equipping
the candidate with practical and working knowledge of various aspects of
the legal system. At the end of the course, candidates are expected to
exhibit basic understanding and familiarity with the fundamental aspectsof this legal system, and not the least that the Singapore legal system,
although derived from and can be classified as a part of the English
common law tradition, is not a mere offshoot of its erstwhile colonial
masters.
This course exposes candidates to the legal framework of one of themost open economies in the world, and an important stakeholder inSouth East Asia, and enables candidates – should they so wish – toapply skills and knowledge learnt in this course to the comparative law
aspects of the LL.M. programme.
Introduction to Asian Law from Japanese Perspective
Area Studies of Law(China)
Area Studies of Law(Korea)
Candidates should not expect lectures ex cathedra. The course is,instead, envisaged to be highly interactive: where relevant, the socratic
method will be employed, as will small group discussions andpresentations. Candidates are thereby encouraged to grapple with the
deeper issues that underlie each seminar topic.
Evaluation in this course builds on the methods of instruction.
Participation in class discussion therefore accounts for 20% of the grade,with group presentations allotted further 20%. The remainder of the gradeis accounted for in the final take-home written examination.
By its nature, a course on the Singapore legal system will be disparate,with occasional reference to parliamentary debates, statutes and cases,
as well as journal articles and textbooks. The type of material referenced
will depend on the topic in the particular session. While that may be thecase, the primary textbook to be used is Gary Chan & Jack Lee (eds)
The Legal System of Singapore: Institutions, Principles and Practices(LexisNexis 2015), and candidates will find comfort consulting its pages.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)The Legal History of Singapore. This topic sets the historical-legal scene
in Singapore, straddling events of legal as well as constitutionalsignificance and which have helped shape the system both conceptually
as well as practically.

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Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)

Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)The Sources of Law in Singapore. This topic deals with the (problem of)reception of English law during and after colonial dates, and how thesystem adapted its laws after the country gained independence.
Singapore’s Legal Institutions (I). Candidates are introduced to thevarious legal institutions in Singapore (the familiar trias politicas though attimes with a local twist), as well as their practical workings and relevanceto legal practice.
Singapore’s Legal Institutions (II) – the Rule of Law. Building on theprevious seminar, this topic invites candidates to assess whether
Singapore’s constitutional framework (e.g. judicial independence)
accords with the tenets of the rule of law.
The Legal Profession (I). Candidates are introduced to various bodies in
the legal profession, such as the Law Society, the Association of
Corporate Counsel, and the Singapore Academy of Law. There isconsideration of professional ethics as well as disciplinary proceedings.
The Legal Profession (II). Candidates are exposed to issues of reform of
the Singapore legal education, and the liberalization of the legal sector,
and are invited to consider the factors agitating for change and whether
change is for the better.
Autochthony in Singapore. This topic identifies the legal system’s drive todevelop an autochthonous system and the practical implications of sucha drive.
The Future of the Singapore Legal System. This topic while offering a
glimpse into the future, acts also as a curtain closer for the course. It
consolidates key issues discussed in the preceding weeks and looks
ahead to important topical issues such as the rise of Singapore as a legal
disputes resolution hub, an intellectual property hub, the continued
development of an autochthonous system, and the growth of community
law and legal social involvement.

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Course title(授業科目名)【5-5】Area Studies of Law (EU)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Katsuhiro SHOJI

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course explores how European Union (EU) law influencesinternational law (and vice versa). After a general introduction to
fundamental rights protection in the EU legal system, course participants
will study how the EU implemented United Nations (UN) Security Council
Resolutions on smart sanctions against terrorists including related
persons and entities, and what issues these sanctions present in relation
to fundamental rights, using the Kadi judgments as the main focus foranalysis.
European Integration and Global Business Law complements this courseand focuses on business and economic regulation.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

The course is primarily lecture and discussion based. Students are free
to ask questions anytime during the class.
Evaluation will be based upon 15-minute tests carried out at the end of
the class each week concerning the topic.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There is no textbook for this course. Handouts will be given to students
throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2

Introduction to the protection of fundamental rights under European
Union (EU) Law in general.

The autonomy of EU Law vis-á-vis national law, and international law.

(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)The development of the “equivalent protection” doctrine by the German
Federal Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights.

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Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)The relationship of fundamental rights protection under EU Law with the
UN Security Council resolutions on smart sanctions against terrorists (1):Kadi II decisions by the General Court and by the Court of Justice of theEU.
The relationship of fundamental rights protection under EU Law with the
UN Security Council resolutions on smart sanctions against terrorists (2):Kadi II decisions by the General Court and by the Court of Justice of theEU.
Comparative study on the relationship of fundamental rights protection
under the ECHR with the UN Security Council resolutions on smart
sanctions against terrorists (3): the case-law of the European Court of
Human Rights.
Finding the balance between constitutional core values of the EU andinternational law: Reconceptualisation of the “equivalent protection”
doctrine?

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【6-1】Introduction to American Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT, Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type

(備考)

This course will provide both a general introduction to the American legal
system and an introduction to U.S. business law. Topics related to thegeneral introduction of the American legal system will include basic
principles of American law, the legal profession, and civil procedure andthe U.S. court system. Topics covered within U.S. business law include
contracts, corporations, and securities law. An American-style law school
casebook will be used for the entire course.

This course provides a contrast to :Introduction to Asian Law from Japanese Perspective
Japanese Law（State and Citizen）
Japanese Law（Economy and Social Structure）
Japanese Law（Legal History and Transformation）
Also, this course offers background for other classes that include asignificant US law component such as :Comparative Constitutional Law
Comparative Contract Law
Comparative Corporate Law
Lecture and discussion.

(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Grades will be based 50% upon class contribution and 50% upon student
presentations.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Gerald Paul McAlinn, Dan Rosen and John P. Stern, An Introduction to
American Law (Carolina Academic Press, 2nd edition 2010) (or 3rdedition now in preparation)

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction(第 1 回)
Session2

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Session3

Basic Principles II (law making power of the states)(第 3 回)
Session4

Role of the president and the courts(第 4 回)
Session5

Civil Procedure I (long-arm jurisdiction)(第 5 回)
Session6

Civil Procedure II (substance/content distinction)(第 6 回)
Session7

Contracts (fundamentals)(第 7 回)
Session8

Contracts (consideration and damages)(第 8 回)
Session9

Torts (fundamentals)(第 9 回)
Session10

Torts (products liability, class actions, and punitive damages)(第 10 回)
Session11

Real Property(第 11 回)
Session12

Legal Profession(第 12 回)
Session13

Business Entities and Corporate Law(第 13 回)
Session14

Securities Law(第 14 回)
Session15

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Course title(授業科目名)【6-2】Comparative Constitutional Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT

Credits(単位数) : 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course will cover a variety of issues under US and JapaneseConstitutional Law. At the first class, we will select topics of interest andthen select leading US and Japanese Supreme Court cases dealing with
the issues selected. The purpose of the course is to compare how theseissues are dealt with in two different countries. This will provide students
with insights into the difference between Civil Law and Common Law
jurisdictions as well as some of the differences between US andJapanese society. It will also give the students an excellent opportunity toconsider and explain Japanese legal principles in English, a skill that will
be very valuable in the future. Students will also select a country,
research basic constitutional law issues, and lead a class discussion.
Finally, we will have guest speakers to talk about constitutional issues inseveral other countries.

The course is related to the Japanese Law (State and Citizen) class andthe Introduction to American Law class, but offers a comparative
approach looking in much more detail at a limited number of specificconstitutional law issues.

We will use a seminar format with plenty of chances for students toexpress their ideas and to ask questions. We will spend approximately
two weeks per topic selected although this may be extended asnecessary.

Evaluation will be based 50% upon student presentations and/or papers
related to comparative constitutional issues, and the remainder onclassroom contribution.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Leading constitutional law cases will be handed out at the first class andthroughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)Introduction to the course, overview of US Constitutional Law andselection of issues to be covered.

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Session2

The US Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court.

(第 2 回)
Session3

Issue 1 Freedom of Religion--The Free Exercise Clause(第 3 回)
Session4

Issue 1 Freedom of Religion--The Free Exercise Clause(第 4 回)
Session5

Issue 2 Freedom of Religion--The Establishment Clause(第 5 回)
Session6

Issue 2 Freedom of Religion--The Establishment Clause(第 6 回)
Session7

Issue 3--Same Sex Marriage(第 7 回)
Session8

Issue 3--Same Sex Marriage(第 8 回)
Session9

Issue 4--Separation of powers(第 9 回)
Session10

Issue 4--Separation of powers(第 10 回)
Session11

Issue 5--Judicial review(第 11 回)
Session12

Issue 5--Judicial review(第 12 回)
Session13

Issue 6--Free Speech and Pornography (People v. Larry Flynt)(第 13 回)
Session14

Issue 6--Affirmative Action(第 14 回)
Session15

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Course title(授業科目名)【6-3】Comparative Contract Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Naoki KANAYAMA, Kenji SAIGUSA, David LITT

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method ofSemester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

The objective of this class will be to learn about Japanese contract law bycomparison with US contract law. The class will provide an opportunity
for Japanese students to learn about US contract law and for foreign
students to learn about Japanese contracts law.
Students who complete this course should be able to improve theircomparative law abilities in the field of contract law and their abilities toanalyze and discuss contract law concepts.
The course is relevant to many other Japanese law and US law subjects,
both because many such subjects involve specialized types of contracts
and because of the perspective gained in this course from a comparative
law analysis.
International IP Licensing Agreements
Comparative Corporate Finance and Law
Drafting International Agreements
Drafting and Negotiation of M&A and JV Transactions
The class will be held in a seminar style. For each class, one famouscase from either a Japanese or US court will be reviewed and analyzed.
Students, nominated in advance, will be required to make presentations
to the class. Based on the student presentation, each case will be
discussed mainly from the Japanese and US law perspectives.
Participants with knowledge of or experience in a jurisdiction other thanJapan or the United States will be expected to participate in thediscussion by providing input from the perspective of such jurisdiction’slaw.
50% for class contribution, 50% for a term paper

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Materials will be distributed in class or via internet.
The following is a tentative class schedule; there may be somemodifications, which will be announced at the first class.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)〈Introduction〉
We will discuss contract law in Japan and the United States (federal
system; common law system); origins and sources of contract law

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Date of the judgment: 1996.11.12
Case number: 1996 (O) No. 1056
Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)«Issues»-The obligation that is an element of the contract-Multiple contracts between the same parties-In case of two or more contracts between the same parties, is it possible
to cancel one contract based upon an event of default under anothercontract-Principles of contract interpretation under Japanese law.
〈Objective Interpretation〉
Zell v. American Seating Co., 138 F.2d 641 (2d Cir. 1943) U.S. Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. November 4, 1943.
«Issues»-Parole evidence rule in US contract interpretation, objective vs.
subjective interpretation.
〈Withdrawal of bank deposits by automated teller machine〉
Date of the judgment: 2003.04.08
Case number: 2002(Ju) No.415

Session4(第 4 回)«Issues»
The effect of a withdrawal of a bank deposit by a person without rights,
by means of automatic withdrawal.
Conditions to the application of article 478 of the Civil Code (holder ofquasi-possession of a claim).
〈US cases under Articles 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code〉

Session5(第 5 回)«Issues»
We will consider examples from US law addressing similar issues to theunauthorized automated teller machine withdrawal case.
〈UFJ Acquisition – Claim by Sumitomo Trust〉
Date of the judgment: 2004.08.30
Case number: 2004(Kyo)No. 19

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8«Issues»-Effect of consent-Effect of the exclusive negotiation commitment (i.e. a promise not tohave consultations with a third party about conflicting transactions) madein a basic agreement involving the transfer of one company's business-Determination of damages recoverable in case of infringement of the
exclusive negotiation commitment.
〈Texaco v. Pennzoil〉
We will consider a U.S. episode that presents similar issues, including a
U.S. court (and jury) approach to claims of tortiously induced breach ofcontract, and determination of damages recoverable in such case.
〈Loan Shark Case〉
Date of the judgment: 2008.06.10

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Case number 2007 (Ju) No. 569«Issues»
We consider the Japanese courts’ approach toward consumer/borrower
claims involving predatory lenders.
Specifically, when dealing with a borrower’s claim for tort damages
against a loan shark group, is it necessary to deduct the amount ofbenefit from the amount of damage suffered by the victim by set-off ofprofit and loss or similar adjustment?
〈Interest Rate Restriction〉
Harris v. Green Tree Financial Corp., United States Court of Appeals
for the Third Circuit.

Session9(第 9 回)«Issues»
We will consider U.S. cases involving consumer finance, interest rate
restrictions and predatory lending, including application of the Federal
Arbitration Act.
〈Case on Karaoke Establishment〉
Date of the judgment: 2009.01.19
Case number: 2007 (Ju) No. 102

Session10(第 10 回)

«Issues»-Application of “damage which would ordinarily arise” to determination ofdamages recoverable for claimed loss of business profits (Article 416,
paragraph (1) of the Civil Code)-Existence of creditor's obligation to take measures to avoid or reduce(i.e. mitigate) damages〈Mitigation〉
Tennessee Valley Authority v. United States (US Court of Claims, 2006).

Session11(第 11 回)

Session12(第 12 回)

«Issues»
We will consider a U.S. court’s approach to the definition of “reasonably
foreseeable” consequential damages and the duty of a creditor to
mitigate damages.
〈Surrogate Mother〉
Date of the decision: 2007.03.23
Case number: 2006 (Kyo) No. 47
http://www.courts.go.jp/english/judgments/text/2007.03.23-2006.-Kyo.No..47.html«Issues»-Reproductive technology, parent-child relationship and public policy as alimit on enforceability of contracts.
〈Guest speaker〉

Session13(第 13 回)A lawyer active in the field of international business law will give a lecture
on contract law-related issues.

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Session14(第 14 回)〈Guest speaker〉
A lawyer active in the field of international business law will give a lecture
on contract law-related issues.
〈Guest speaker〉

Session15(第 15 回)A lawyer active in the field of international business law will give a lecture
on contract law-related issues.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【6-4】Comparative Corporate Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT, Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

The main objective of this course is for students to understand thesimilarities and differences between Japanese and U.S. corporate law byusing comparative law methods. The course explores why corporatetransactions, especially relating to corporate governance, work differently
in Japan and the U.S. by analyzing recent cases and relevant legal,
contractual and business issues, with a focus on contests for corporate
control.

While the course will discuss corporate transactions and policies, in thesame manner as other M&A-related courses, it will focus more uponcomparison of legal standards and other influences upon corporate
governance, by reading relevant cases and examining actual
transactions. It should complement rather practical training courses that
focus on drafting and negotiation.
Law, Finance and Taxation of Corporate Acquisitions
Corporate Governance and Risk Management
Comparative Corporate Finance and Law
Negotiation
Drafting International Agreements
Drafting and Negotiation of M&A and JV Transactions
We will use the case method as well as lectures. Students will be
expected to analyze cases, contracts and other materials and answer
challenging questions in class. Each student will be asked to take thelead in presenting a significant corporate transaction or episode for theclass.

Evaluation will be based 50% upon each students’s presentation/report
and 50% on classroom contribution.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

The course materials will be distributed throughout the term. Materials
consist primarily of excerpts from court cases, case studies, reports onmarket practices, other influential third party reports and public disclosurematerial documenting the transactions.

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Session1

Introduction; Basic Corporation Law Theory: Agency Problems;
Corporation as a Nexus of Contracts(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)
Session4

Shareholder vs Management control; Corporate purpose; Basic fiduciary
duties of directors and application in an M&A context (the Smith v Van
Gorkom example).

Capital Markets and Basic Concepts of Corporate Finance; Debt vsEquity; IPO’s; Basic Categories of M&A transactions.

Some basics of private company M&A.

(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6

Basics of public company M&A. Friendly transactions. Insider trading
regulation.

Public company M&A. The tender offer in U.S. and Japan.

(第 6 回)
Session7

Defensive techniques in the U.S.

(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9

The Japanese poison pill and comparison with the U.S. poison pill, intheory and practice.

Going private transactions in the U.S. and Japan.

(第 9 回)
Session10

Hostile M&A Case study #1(第 10 回)
Session11

Hostile M&A Case study #2(第 11 回)
Session12

Hostile M&A Case study #3(第 12 回)
Session13

Going private transaction case study(第 13 回)
Session14

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Session15

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Course title(授業科目名)【6-5】Comparative Corporate Finance and Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Simon COLLINS, Karl PIRES, Eric MARCKS

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

Objective: To teach students the key elements of the law and practice ofcorporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.
Abstract: This course will provide students with an overview from apractitioner's perspective of the law and practice of corporate finance andmergers and acquisitions. The course will focus on the basic concepts
and legal principles and structures of standard corporate financestructures and transactions, such as equity and debt finance, convertible
equity and debt securities, bank finance, capital markets securitization
structures, and venture capital financings. The course will also examine
the basic M&A structures, such as asset and stock acquisitions, mergers,
joint ventures, and advanced topics in reflected in recent M&A practice inthe major global M&A markets.
Introduction to American Law, Comparative Corporate Law, and otherbusiness law courses.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method ofInstruction will be in English, and will comprise lectures, case studies andSocratic method for class discussion.
Final Report (80%) and Class Contribution (20%).

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

The method of instruction will utilize practical materials developed fromreal transactions to provide students with a view of the practical aspectsof legal practice in these fields and the nature of these types of complex
financial transactions within a single county and on a cross-border basis.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2

Forming a company, raising initial capital, venture capital term
sheet (Eric Marcks)
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Session3

Borrowing from banks – mandate letters and term sheets (Simon Collins)(第 3 回)
Session4

Expanding domestically – acquisition of a business (Karl Pires)(第 4 回)
Session5

Expanding internationally – forming a joint venture (Karl Pires)(第 5 回)
Session6

Financing – Loan Agreements (Simon Collins)(第 6 回)
Session7

Financing - Security (Simon Collins)(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9

Financing – Non-debt options – Bonds, Securitization, IPO(Simon
Collins)
M&A exit – Auction (Eric Marcks)(第 9 回)
Session10

M&A exit – Rep & Warranty Insurance (Eric Marcks)(第 10 回)
Session11

M&A exit – Asset purchase agreement and negotiations (Karl Pires)(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13

M&A exit – Stock purchase / merger agreement and negotiations (Karl
Pires)
Recent trends in M&A (Eric Marcks)(第 13 回)
Session14

Review (Simon Collins)(第 14 回)
Session15

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【7-1】Seminar (International Security Law)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Setsuko AOKI

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

完成されたコースシラバス集に合致させる
This course will examine emerging issues threating international security
from the international viewpoint. Focus is especially placed on two areas:
non-proliferation efforts and cyber operations. The former studies legal
aspects of the relevant treaties, UN Security Council sanctions as well as
export control regimes and corresponding national legislation. The latter
involves the in-depth study of the emerging Law of Armed Conflict(LOAC) in case of cyber-attack.
The course will consider issues that are generally addressed in othercourses within the LL.M. curriculum.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Lecture and exercise (presentation by the students and classdiscussions)Class Contribution (50 percent)Report (50 percent)(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials prepared by Prof. Setsuko AOKI

(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)International security threats today
State-to-state security threats and threats from non-State actors
Human Security: international law and UN Laws
Disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation
Difference in concepts international law developments and the functionsof the Conference on Disarmament (CD)
Nuclear Non-proliferation efforts (1)PTBT and CTBT, regional nuclear free zones treaties
Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) and IAEA safeguards

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NPT after the cold war era and IAEA Safeguards Protocol (INFCIRC/540)
NPT review conferences and the implications of international law

Session4(第 4 回)Nuclear non-proliferation efforts (2)Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) export control measures
ICJ judgement nuclear test case
Biological and chemical weapons non-proliferation efforts

Session5(第 5 回)

Biological Weapons Prohibition Treaty, failed attempts to make its
verification protocol and recent efforts in the review conferences;
Chemical Weapons Prohibition Convention and its intrusive inspection
systems; Australia Group (AG) export control measures for the biologicaland chemical non-proliferation
Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and UNSC Resolution 1540

Session6(第 6 回)Non-proliferation combating the non-space actors
From non-proliferation to counter-proliferation
New threats in new domains

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)Outer space and cyber space as emerging domains
Cyber security and Cyber Crime Convention: its significance andchallenges
Cyber security and use of force in the cyber space
When use of force or armed attack is exercised in cyber space
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Course title(授業科目名)【7-2】Seminar (Frontier of the Cyberspace Law)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Shigenori MATSUI

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring: 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course※Summer

Purpose: To provide necessary materials to think about the mostcontroversial contemporary issues in the cyberspace law
Goal: to understand the issues, to understand how they are dealt with ineach countries, and to discuss what kind of solution would be best

The course will consider issues that are generally addressed in othercourses within the LL.M. curriculum.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Typeseminar(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Class contribution (active participation into the class discussion) 30%
Final paper (student is expected to pick up specific topic and submit apaper on that topic) 70%(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Course materials provided by the instructor(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)Jurisdiction and Reach of State Power
Does the court have a jurisdiction to hear a defamation case against theforeign defendant who uploaded defamatory statement in the foreigncountry? Does the local court have a jurisdiction to issue injunction
against Google in the United States? Is it legitimate for the government toenforce anti-hate speech law to foreign defendant who uploaded the hatespeech in foreign country?
Transmission of Information in the Cyberspace and Broadcasting
Broadcasting is treated differently from print media for the purpose ofprotection of freedom of expression. Is transmission of information in the
cyberspace a broadcasting to be regulated by the government? Whatkind of regulation would be justified?

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Session3(第 3 回)

Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

Session8(第 8 回)

Network Neutrality
The users of the Internet get access to the Internet by public telephone
communication line, cable, optical cable or wi-fi or wireless telephonetransmission and they need to have contract with providers to provide
access. Is the government mandated to require these access providers toprovide equal access to all the users regardless of the content they areaccessing? Should they be treated as telecommunication service
providers and should be treated as common carriers?
Promotion of Terrorist Activities
Increased threat of terrorist activities prompted the government to ban
extreme radicalism or promotion of terrorist activities. Could thegovernment ban advocacy of illegal conducts? Is there any problem forprohibiting the promotion of terrorist activities? How about the ban on
dangerous information in the cyberspace?
The Right to be Forgotten
The European Court of Justice ordered Google in Spain to delete certain
search result on light of the protection of personal information in Europe.
This decision was praised by many as protecting the right to be forgotten.
Should such right be acknowledged? Is there any problem ordering thesearch engine to delete search result while leaving the website
unremoved?
Revenge Porn
Publishing nude picture of ex-girlfriend after break-up is often called
revenge porn. With the increased concern with the harms resulting fromrevenge porno, many countries came to enact a ban on revenge porn.
What exactly is an issue? Is there really a necessity to enact a specificbam? What kind of ban should be introduced?
Hate Speech and Blasphemy in the Cyberspace
Hate speech has become a very serious question in many countries but
the attitude toward hate speech is radically different between the UnitedStates and European countries. Is it necessary to ban hate speech?
What kind of speech needs to be banned? Is there a similar necessity toban blasphemy as well?
Collection and Use of Big Data
Collection and use of big data has raised very serious question in light of
the necessity of protecting personal information. What kind of questions
is raised? Is there any way to regulate the collection and use of big data?
To what extent the government and private companies should be allowed
to collect and use personal information of users?

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Course title(授業科目名)【7-3】Seminar (Japan's Trade Law and Policy)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Rikako WATAI, Masako MIYATAKE

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course aims at acquiring knowledge and ability to analyze andforesee the direction and potential of Japan's trade and investment policyin the Asia-Pacific region and beyond from a legal perspective.

(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Government Relations and Law
Multinational Corporations and Law
There is no prerequisite to this seminar.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of

Seminar
The course will consist of approximately one-half lecture and one-half inclass discussions.
A paper will be required.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Reading Assignments are from Andrew T. Guzman and Joost H.B.
Pauwelyn, INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW and supplement. Additional
reading assignments are mainly from WTO and OECD websites.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)

Session3(第 3 回)

Session4

Introduction
Legal Framework over International Trade and Investment Law
International Economic Organizations and Law
Basic Principles and Exceptions to International Trade and Investment
Law
Trade and Investment Rules and Dispute Settlement System of the
GATT/WTOWTO Dispute Settlement Body, WTO Panels, and the WTO Appellate
Body
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Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)

Case Study
WTO cases
Case Study
Regulatory Treatment over Foreign Direct Investment
Case Study
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Wrap-up Session
Japan’s Trade Law and Policy in a Globalizing WorldClass Presentation of Written Work97

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Course title(授業科目名)【7-4】Seminar (Legal Issues in China, India and ASEAN)

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Akira MORIWAKI, Ryo KOTOURA, Atsutoshi MAEDA

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring: 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

To comprehend the basic varieties or differences among Asian
countries/regions(incl.
China,
India
and
ASEAN
membercountries/regions) in terms of various legal issues to be considered by acompany which is contemplating making investments in any of thecountries/regions, e.g., FDI restrictions, corporate governance issues,
M&A regulations, labor law issues, cartel and unfair competition rules,
dispute resolution systems and anti-corruption issues.

(関連する科目との関係)

Law, Culture and Development in Asia
Introduction to Asian Law from Japanese Perspective
Area Studies of Law(South East Asia)
Area Studies of Law(China)
Area Studies of Law(Korea)
Area Studies of Law(Singapore)

３. Course Type

Lecture and Discussion through numerous case studies

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(備考)(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Class Contribution 60%
Short Essay 40%(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Handouts will be provided by instructors and/or guest speakers
throughout the semester.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)

Session2(第 2 回)

Session3

Introduction:
What factors should be considered when making a new investment?
Is there an “Asian flavor” in common concepts or systems among Asia
countries/regions?
China I
Brief legal history of China
Basic legal framework and systems, and legal practice in China (from theviewpoint of FDI restrictions, corporate governance issues, M&A
regulations, labor law issues, cartel and unfair competition rules, dispute
resolution systems and anti-corruption issues, etc.)
China II(Continued from China I)

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Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)

Session6(第 6 回)

Session7(第 7 回)

India I
Brief legal history of India
Basic legal framework and systems, and legal practice in India (from theviewpoint of FDI restrictions, corporate governance issues, M&A
regulations, labor law issues, cartel and unfair competition rules, dispute
resolution systems and anti-corruption issues, etc.)
India II(Continued from India I)
ASEAN I
Brief legal history of ASEAN countries/regions
Basic legal framework and systems, and legal practice in ASEAN
countries/regions (from the viewpoint of FDI restrictions, corporate
governance issues, M&A regulations, labor law issues, cartel and unfair
competition rules, dispute resolution systems and anti-corruption issues,etc.)
ASEAN II(Continued from ASEAN I)

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【8-1】Presenting Japanese Law

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN

Credits(単位数): 1

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course will allow both Japanese and foreign students to build skills
in explaining and discussing Japanese law topics in English. For
Japanese-speaking students, the course will provide an opportunity to
improve legal English ability and cross-cultural legal communication
skills. For international students, the course will provide an opportunity to
study Japanese law together with Japanese law students in acomparative context.
The course will also provide an opportunity for Japanese andinternational students to collaborate and exchange ideas both in andoutside the classroom.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)The focus of the course is the communication of clear, cross-cultural
explanations of Japanese law concepts in English.
This course relates to:
Japanese Law（State and Citizen）
Japanese Law（Economy and Social Structure）
Japanese Law（Legal History and Transformation）
Each class will focus on a hypothetical client request or major practicalquestion regarding Japanese law. These prompts will span various
topics, including litigation, criminal law, corporate contracts, andconstitutional law. Students will work in groups to analyze the issues in
the Japanese law context and prepare a clear explanation in English. The
instructor will then lead a discussion of the issue using the students’
analysis as a starting point.
Classes will be taught in English and all students are encouraged toparticipate in class discussions regardless of English language skill level.
Students will not be graded on their English abilities, but they will be
required to speak in English. Each student will make a short final
presentation in English on a Japanese law topic of the student’s choice.

４. Method of
Evaluation

50% - Class contribution
50% - Final presentation(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Course materials will be shared electronically with the students. Materials
will consist primarily of short English language documents, includingsummaries of Japanese law prepared in English by Japanese lawyers
and academics, simple corporate contracts, and newspaper articles.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））100(Updated 2016/10/1)

Session1

Introduction to course and start of discussion of Japanese criminal law(第 1 回)
Session2

Japanese Criminal Law (continued from introductory session)(第 2 回)
Session3

Japanese Corporate Law(第 3 回)
Session4

Japanese Litigation and Civil Procedure (Part 1)(第 4 回)
Session5

Japanese Litigation and Civil Procedure (Part 2)(第 5 回)
Session6

Japanese Constitutional Law(第 6 回)
Session7

Student Presentations and Discussion (Part 1)(第 7 回)
Session8

Student Presentations and Discussion (Part 2)(第 8 回)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-2】Graduate Writing Seminar

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Toshiko TAKENAKA, Aaron MONROE-SHERIDAN

Credits(単位数)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring: 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

This seminar aims to prepare LL.M. candidates for the advanced
research aspect of their program. Through class instruction andindividual tutoring, students select research topics, submit periodic writing
assignments and make formal presentations, culminating in thesubmission of a major research paper.
A required course for students who are enrolled in the double degree
LL.M. program between Keio University Law School and University ofWashington School of Law.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Seminar(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Class discussion (25%)
Writing projects (50%)
Presentations (25%)(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Handouts(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)(備考)

Introduction: Teaching styles at US Law Schools
 Socratic method
 Problem solution method
Japanese Legal Writing Basics
 Grammar and Format
Japanese Legal Research Sources of law
 Secondary materials
U.S. Legal Writing Basics
 Grammar and Format
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Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14(第 14 回)
Session15(第 15 回)European Legal Writing Basics
 Grammar and Format
 Sources of law; secondary materials
Writing Styles
 Descriptive v. analytical and critical Persuasive writing
U.S. Style Writing
 Making a claim
 Selecting a comparative law topic
Analysis on Legal Writing Samples (Japanese Sample)
 Discussion on sample reading
Analysis on Legal Writing Samples (U.S. Sample)
 Discussion on sample reading
Analysis on Legal Writing Samples (European Sample)
 Discussion on sample reading
Class Discussions and Presentation Skills
 How to use PPT slides
 Outline and conclusion
Preparing Law School Classes
 Reading assignments
 Elements of statutes and cases
Law School Exam Writing
 IRAC Rule development; Synthesis; application
Presentations
 Student presentation exercise
Presentations
 Student presentation exercise

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Setsuko AOKI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Setsuko Aoki will supervise research papers on public
international law and space law (international and national) topics inareas that she has knowledge. Students are requested that they discussspecific topics of their choice in advance with Professor Aoki to confirm
suitability thereof. The purpose of this course is that students will acquire
the capability to do research, analyze, and write a research paper whichreflects the result of analysis in academically sophisticated English.
International Law in all areas and aspects is closely related for students
they consider taking this course. It is recommended that a student has
already finished at least one course of international law.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Grade will be given based upon the results reflected in the final research
paper.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Materials will vary by research topics. That will be decided after the
discussion with individual students with respect to the topic of theresearch.

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Naoki KANAYAMA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Kanayama will consider supervision of research papers on
Japanese, comparative or international law topics in areas that he has
knowledge. Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm
suitability, as well as Professor Kanayama’s availability and willingness tosupervise them. The purpose of the course is for the student to research
and analyze an issue in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and toreflect the results of such research and analysis in a carefully written andedited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Katsuhiro SHOJI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Shoji will consider supervision of research papers on European
Union law and related topics in areas that he has knowledge. Students
must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm suitability, as well as
Professor Shoji’s availability and willingness to supervise them. The
purpose of the course is for the student to research and analyze an issue
in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and to reflect the results ofsuch research and analysis in a carefully written and edited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hiroshi MATSUO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

The purpose of this program is to do detailed researches on theparticular topic selected from among the major problems of law anddevelopment by taking into consideration the features of Asian countries.
The topic will include the relation between the regal reform program andeconomic and political development in a particular country and particularperiod, the strength of indigenous institutions, the roles of politicalleaders, the corruption problem from the viewpoint of governancestructure, etc.
Law, Culture and Development in Asia (Spring Semester) will be an
introduction to the major agenda of law and development in Asian
countries from which any particular topic can be drawn for this course.
Area Studies of Law may also be useful for collecting relevant materials
for this course.
Researches and writing papers will be promoted by the discussions with
the instructor.
Evaluation is based on the content of a paper submitted as an output of
this course.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There are no special materials for this course. Materials will be provided
by the instructor as appropriate and relevant.

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hajime YAMAMOTO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Yamamoto will consider supervision of research papers oncomparative constitutional law topics in areas that he has knowledge.
Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm suitability,
as well as Professor Yamamoto’s availability and willingness to supervise
them. The purpose of the course is for the student to research andanalyze an issue in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and toreflect the results of such research and analysis in a carefully written andedited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper l

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Akira ROKUSHA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Rokusha will consider supervision of research papers on
environmental law topics and environmental disaster law topics in areasthat he has knowledge. Students must discuss specific topics in advanceand confirm suitability, as well as Professor Rokusha’s availability andwillingness to supervise them. The purpose of the course is for the
student to research and analyze an issue in detail and at a high level ofsophistication, and to reflect the results of such research and analysis in
a carefully written and edited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Rikako WATAI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Watai will consider supervision of research papers oncomparative studies over administrative law and regulatory process.
Interested students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm
suitability. The paper should reflect research of sufficient substance.

Seminar (Japan’s Trade Law and Policy)
Environmental Litigation in Japan
There is no prerequisite but it is helpful if the student has studied
administrative law.
Individual Guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Makoto SHIMADA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Students must choose a specific topic of the research paper from among
the following subjects: international litigation, international arbitration andother ADR, contract and commercial laws of England, laws related to art
business. Students must then discuss the topic with the supervisor toconfirm suitability, as well as the supervisor’s availability and willingness
to supervise them. The purpose of the course is for the student toresearch and analyze an issue in detail and at a high level ofsophistication, and to reflect the results of such research and analysis in
a carefully written and edited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Litt will consider supervision of research papers oncomparative and international law topics in areas that he has knowledge.
Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm suitability,
as well as Professor Litt’s availability and willingness to supervise them.
The purpose of the course is for the student to research and analyze an
issue in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and to reflect theresults of such research and analysis in a carefully written and edited
paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Koichi KUSANO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Kusano will consider supervision of research papers on law,finance and taxation of corporate acquisitions in areas that he has
knowledge. Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm
suitability, as well as Professor Kusano’s availability and willingness tosupervise them. The purpose of the course is for the student to research
and analyze an issue in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and toreflect the results of such research and analysis in a carefully written andedited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Susumu MASUDA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Masuda will consider supervision of research papers on crossborder litigations, international finance and security regulations in areasthat he has knowledge. Students must discuss specific topics in advanceand confirm suitability, as well as Professor Masuda’s availability andwillingness to supervise them. The purpose of the course is for the
student to research and analyze an issue in detail and at a high level ofsophistication, and to reflect the results of such research and analysis in
a carefully written and edited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hiroki SASAKURA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Sasakura will consider supervision of research papers on
criminal law and procedure topics in areas that he has knowledge.
Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm suitability,
as well as Professor Sasakura’s availability and willingness to supervise
them. The purpose of the course is for the student to research andanalyze an issue in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and toreflect the results of such research and analysis in a carefully written andedited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-3】Research Paper I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Toshinori WADA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Wada will consider supervision of research papers on criminal
law topics in areas that he has knowledge. Students must discussspecific topics in advance and confirm suitability, as well as Professor
Wada’s availability and willingness to supervise them. The purpose of
the course is for the student to research and analyze an issue in detailand at a high level of sophistication, and to reflect the results of suchresearch and analysis in a carefully written and edited paper.
The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Setsuko AOKI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Setsuko Aoki will supervise research papers on public
international law and space law (international and national) topics inareas that she has knowledge. Students are requested that they discussspecific topics of their choice in advance with Professor Aoki to confirm
suitability thereof. The purpose of this course is that students will acquire
the capability to do research, analyze, and write a research paper whichreflects the result of analysis in academically sophisticated English.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

International Law in all areas and aspects is closely related for students
they consider taking this course. It is recommended that a student has
already finished at least one course of international law.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Grade will be given based upon the results reflected in the final research
paper.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Materials will vary by research topics. That will be decided after the
discussion with individual students with respect to the topic of theresearch.

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Naoki KANAYAMA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Kanayama will consider supervision of research papers on
Japanese, comparative or international law topics in areas that he has
knowledge. Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm
suitability, as well as Professor Kanayama’s availability and willingness tosupervise them. The purpose of the course is for the student to research
and analyze a topic in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and toreflect that analysis in a carefully written and edited paper.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hiroshi MATSUO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

The purpose of this program is to do detailed researches on the particular
topic selected from among the major problems of law and development
by taking into consideration the features of Asian countries. The topic will
include the relation between the regal reform program and economic andpolitical development in a particular country and particular period, thestrength of indigenous institutions, the roles of political leaders, thecorruption problem from the viewpoint of governance structure, etc.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Law, Culture and Development in Asia (Spring Semester) will be an
introduction to the major agenda of law and development in Asian
countries from which any particular topic can be drawn for this course.
Area Studies of Law may also be useful for collecting relevant materials
for this course.
Researches and writing papers will be promoted by the discussions with
the instructor.
Evaluation is based on the content of a paper submitted as an output of
this course.

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

There are no special materials for this course. Materials will be provided
by the instructor as appropriate and relevant.

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Hajime YAMAMOTO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Yamamoto will consider supervision of research papers oncomparative constitutional law topics in areas that he has knowledge.
Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm suitability,
as well as Professor Yamamoto’s availability and willingness to supervise
them. The purpose of the course is for the student to research andanalyze a topic in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and toreflect that analysis in a carefully written and edited paper.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Akira ROKUSHA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Rokusha will consider supervision of research papers on
environmental law topics and environmental disaster law topics in areasthat he has knowledge. Students must discuss specific topics in advanceand confirm suitability, as well as Professor Rokusha’s availability andwillingness to supervise them. The purpose of the course is for the
student to research and analyze a topic in detail and at a high level ofsophistication, and to reflect that analysis in a carefully written and edited
paper.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Rikako WATAI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Watai will consider supervision of research papers oncomparative studies over administrative law and regulatory process.
Interested students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm
suitability.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Seminar (Japan’s Trade Law and Policy)
Environmental Litigation in Japan
There is no prerequisite but it is helpful if the student has studied
administrative law.
Individual Guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

David LITT

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Litt will consider supervision of research papers oncomparative and international law topics in areas that he has knowledge.
Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm suitability,
as well as Professor Litt’s availability and willingness to supervise them.
The purpose of the course is for the student to research and analyze a
topic in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and to reflect thatanalysis in a carefully written and edited paper.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Koichi KUSANO

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Kusano will consider supervision of research papers on law,finance and taxation of corporate acquisitions in areas that he has
knowledge. Students must discuss specific topics in advance and confirm
suitability, as well as Professor Kusano’s availability and willingness tosupervise them. The purpose of the course is for the student to research
and analyze a topic in detail and at a high level of sophistication, and toreflect that analysis in a carefully written and edited paper.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course title(授業科目名)【8-4】Research Paper II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Toshinori WADA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall(備考)

Professor Wada will consider supervision of research papers on criminal
law topics in areas that he has knowledge. Students must discussspecific topics in advance and confirm suitability, as well as Professor
Wada’s availability and willingness to supervise them. The purpose of
the course is for the student to research and analyze a topic in detail andat a high level of sophistication, and to reflect that analysis in a carefully
written and edited paper.
Research Paper I is a pre-requisite for Research Paper II. Research
Paper II is intended for students who wish to pursue a research topic ofgreater complexity or at greater depth than is possible in a single
academic term under Research Paper I. Accordingly, students who
select Research Paper II will be expected to conduct longer-term
research that continues over a second consecutive academic term, andto produce a more substantial paper than could be expected in a single
term.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

The Research Paper will allow a student an opportunity to use the tools
developed in all of his or her other coursework. Detailed relationship will
depend upon the topic.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Individual guidance(授業の方法)４. Method ofGrade will be based upon the results reflected in the final research paper.

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Materials will vary by research topic.

(教材)

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【9-1】Negotiation

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Makoto SHIMADA, Masako MIYATAKE

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course focuses on a legal practice of international business
transactions through the method of the study of experience called roleplaying in contractual negotiations. It takes as its starting point anunderstanding of civil and commercial law applicable to internationalcommercial activities and looks at these in strategic way to consider how
the rules can be used most effectively in negotiation for and drafting of aninternational agreement.
The aim of this course is to help you to get a practical and realistic
understanding of how laws and rules related to international commercial
activities may be best used in negotiating and drafting terms of acommercial contract. It will include some consideration of the skills
required of a lawyer dealing with negotiation in international business
transactions.
On successful completion of this course, you will be expected to beable to:Knowledge and understanding:·demonstrate a knowledge of the structure of typicalinternational business transactions and laws and rules applicable tothem, including appropriate familiarity with the relevant provisions ofCivil and Commercial laws of Japan.
·
interpret and apply those laws and rules appropriately within
the types of scenario that might arise in negotiation of aninternational agreement.
Skills:·address complex problems in contractual negotiation scenario
in an effective way·
analyse and synthesise complex factual data and/or researchmaterial to identify issues and potential solutions in relation tocontractual negotiations.
·show an ability to approach a complex discrepancies between
the parties in contractual negotiation in a practical and professional
way
Values and attitudes:·
take an appropriate professional approach in relation tocontractual negotiation.
·
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２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)The basic knowledge of civil and commercial law in your own jurisdiction
is essential for this course. Sound knowledge or parallel study of privateinternational law and/or international business law is desirable though nota prerequisite.

This course is taught through two separate series of sessions consistingof (i) a series of seminar sessions, and (ii) a series of negotiation practicesessions. Students will participate in both sessions.
(i)Seminar Sessions: Seminars will deal with topics
related to the basic structure and provisions of internationalcommercial contract, basic negotiation method and technique,drafting of commercial agreement. It will include discussion of
topics, student presentations and sometimes skills based work.
For each seminar you will be given a list of advanced readingand questions to consider for discussion in class.
(ii)
Negotiation Practice Sessions: Students will be inseparate teams, acting as lawyers for Japanese and English
clients played by instructors. Two teams will conduct contractual
negotiations in a realistic scenario presented by the client, acted
by an instructor, of each side. Seminars will move from the firstmeeting with the respective client to drafting a contract based on
the result of negotiation, taking into account of legal requirementsin the relevant jurisdiction and the successful business for bothsides.
At master’s level self-directed learning is important. You will be expected
to be ready to engage fully in class discussion on the questions set forconsideration and in role paying as lawyer based of the case papers.

４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)

This course will be assessed through (i) student’s class contribution and(ii) one final report for formative assessment. Class contribution consistsof oral contributions to each class and results of cooperative works
produced during the course. For the final report you will be asked to write
a 2000 word piece of coursework and to submit on or before the end of
the sessions.
Assessment pattern:
Assessment
component

Assessment type

WeightingClass
contribution

Oral contribution in classdiscussion and role playing
and jointly written
assignments, including
proposal letters, draft
contracts, arbitral andwitness statements, etc.

50%

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Final report(2000 word
coursework)
５. Course Material(教材)

Written assignment

50%

All seminars are supported by materials, which will include reading andreference lists, case papers, website links.
For Japanese students, I recommend the following book written in
Japanese language to gain basis knowledge of common law system
which is frequently used in various international business transactions.
「イギリス取引法入門（慶應義塾大学出版会、2014 年）」

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1(第 1 回)
Session2

Seminar 1: outline of legal practices of international business
transactions

Seminar 2: general consideration of international commercial contract(第 2 回)
Session3

Seminar 3: basic terms of international commercial contracts(第 3 回)
Session4

Negotiation Practice 1: consultation with clients(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9

Seminar 4: general consideration for contractual negotiation
drafting international contract

Negotiation Practice 2: drafting proposal to counterparty based on client’s
instructions
Negotiation Practice 3: 1st negotiation meeting with the counterparty andreport of result to client
Negotiation Practice 4: Discussion with client and drafting counterproposal based on client’s instructions
Seminar 5: drafting an international commercial contract(第 9 回)
Session10(第 10 回)
Session11

Negotiation Practice 5: 2nd Negotiation Meeting with the counterparty anddiscussion with client
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consultation with client

Session12

Negotiation Practice 7: 3rd negotiation meeting with counterparty anddrafting counter-proposal based on client’s instructions(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14(第 14 回)
Session15

Negotiation Practice 8: final negotiation meeting with the counterparty
and drafting counter-proposal based on client’s instructions
Negotiation Practice 9: drafting final version of the agreement and reportand explanation to the client.
Comments on the process and result of negotiation practice(第 15 回)※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.

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Course title(授業科目名)【9-2】Arbitration

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Makoto SHIMADA, Masako MIYATAKE, Satoshi YAMABE

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course focuses on a legal practice of international commercial
arbitration through the method of the study of experience called roleplaying in an arbitral proceeding. It takes as its starting point anunderstanding of rules and laws applicable to commercial arbitration andlooks at these in strategic way to consider how the rules can be usedmost effectively in the arbitral proceedings.
The aim of this course is to help you to get a practical and realistic
understanding of how laws and rules related to international commercial
arbitration may be used in dispute resolutions. It will include someconsideration of the skills required of a lawyer dealing with theproceedings of arbitration.
On successful completion of this course, you will be expected to beable to:Knowledge and understanding:·demonstrate a knowledge of the rules of arbitration
proceedings, including appropriate familiarity with the Arbitration Law
of Japan and ICC Rules of Arbitration.
·interpret and apply those laws and rules appropriately within
the types of scenario that might arise in the proceedings ofinternational commercial dispute resolutions.
Skills:·address complex problems in commercial arbitration scenarios
in an effective way·
analyse and synthesise complex factual data and/or researchmaterial to identify issues and potential solutions in relation tocommercial arbitration.
·
show an ability to approach a complex commercial dispute in apractical and professional way
Values and attitudes:·
take an appropriate professional approach in relation tocommercial arbitration.
·
work as a lawyer in cooperation with other lawyers in ways
appropriate for professional law practice

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

The basic knowledge of civil and commercial law and civil procedural
rules in your own jurisdiction is essential for this course. Soundknowledge or parallel study of private international law and/orinternational business law is useful though not a prerequisite. Students

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should also need to study laws and rules of arbitration during this course.

３. Course Type

This course is taught through three separate series of sessions
consisting of (i) a series of seminar sessions and (ii) a series ofarbitration practice sessions. Students will participate in both sessions.

(授業の方法)(iii)
Seminar Sessions: Seminars will deal with topics
related to the basic structure and provisions of internationalcommercial contract, basic negotiation method and technique,drafting of commercial agreement. Seminars will include
discussion of topics, student presentations and sometimes skills
based work. For each seminar you will be given a list ofadvanced reading and questions to consider for discussion inclass.
(iv)
Arbitration Practice Sessions: Students will be inseparate teams, acting as lawyers for Japanese and English
clients played by instructors. Each team of lawyers will act as
attorneys representing their respective client in a realistic
scenario of commercial arbitration proceeding. Seminars will
include the first meeting with the respective client, initiation of anarbitration, preparation and submission of statements andevidence before the arbitral tribunal played by an instructor,
examination and cross-examination of witnesses, focusing on
what considerations a lawyer should have in mind at each stage,
and what options may be available. The sessions will completeby the grant of an arbitral award upon the parties.
At master’s level self-directed learning is important. You will be expected
to be ready to engage fully in class discussion on the questions set forconsideration and in role paying as lawyer based of the case papers.

４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)

This course will be assessed through (i) student’s class contribution and(ii) one final report for formative assessment. Class contribution consistsof oral contributions to each class and results of cooperative works
produced during the course. For the final report you will be asked to write
a 2000 word piece of coursework and to submit on or before the end of
the sessions.
Assessment pattern:
Assessment
component

Assessment type

WeightingClass
contribution

Oral contribution in classdiscussion and role playing
and jointly written
assignments, including
proposal letters, draft
contracts, arbitral and

50%

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witness statements, etc.
Final report(2000 word
coursework)
５. Course Material(教材)

Written assignment

50%

All seminars are supported by materials, which will include reading andreference lists, case papers, website links.
For Japanese students, I recommend the following book written in
Japanese language to gain basis knowledge of common law system
which is frequently used in various international business transactions.
「イギリス取引法入門（慶應義塾大学出版会、2014 年）」

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Seminar 1: general consideration of international commercial arbitration(第 1 回)
Session2(第 2 回)
Session3

Seminar 2: outline of arbitral proceedings, basic structure of arbitralstatements

Arbitration Practice 1: hearing from client(第 3 回)
Session4(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8(第 8 回)
Session9

Arbitration Practice 2: drafting Request for Arbitration including
Particulars of Claim, discussion with the client
Arbitration Practice 3: drafting Statement (Answer to the Particulars ofClaim)
Seminar 3: role of case management conference, preparation forevidence and disclosure
Arbitration Practice 4: Preliminary Meeting with the counterparty and thearbitrator
Arbitration Practice 5: Preparation for Terms of Reference, Discussion
with the counterparty

Arbitration Practice 6: Case Management Conference(第 9 回)
Session10

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Session11

Arbitration Practice 7: Preparation for Witness Statements(第 11 回)
Session12(第 12 回)
Session13(第 13 回)
Session14

Arbitration Practice 8: Preparation for examination and cross-examinationof witnesses
Arbitration Practice 9: examination and cross-examination of witnesses atarbitral trial

Arbitration Practice 10: preparation for final statement(第 15 回)
Session15

Arbitration Award and Comments on Arbitration Practice(第 16 回)※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.

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Course title(授業科目名)【9-3】Drafting International Agreements

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

John SASAKI, Keiko OHARA

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

The objective of this course is to provide law students with the basic
tools to understand, analyze, draft and negotiate international
agreements. We will start with general principles of contract drafting andreview, and then look at specific provisions that often become the subjectof negotiation in an international context. Finally, we will look at somespecific kinds of agreements and the issues they raise in cross-bordertransactions, including license agreements, joint venture agreements and
M&A agreements.
In addition to the technical skills required to draft international
agreements, we will place these contracts in the real world. This means
understanding the business goals of your client as well as the other party,
and the possible negotiation strategies of your opposing counsel. Also,with the current trend toward the commoditization of legal services,
lawyers are increasingly required to expand the scope of theirperspective to beyond simply legal matters. We will try to prepare you forthis reality, so that you can provide practical advice while still protecting
the interests of your client, to be “deal-makers” and not “deal-breakers”.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

International Commercial Transactions
Law, Finance and Taxation of Corporate Acquisitions
Comparative Contract Law
Comparative Corporate Finance and Law
Also, other business law classes relate to this course.

(授業の方法)We will use a U.S.-style Socratic method of discussion during class.
We may also use mini-quizzes during certain classes to confirm yourprogress in understanding the important points. We will also use a portionof the overall class time (e.g., 20%) for practical exercises, such asdrafting and/or mock negotiations. The final exam will be an oral exam.

４. Method ofClass contribution - 60%; Final examination - 40%

３. Course Type

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

Handouts - Contract forms(教材)
６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

1. Overview of Drafting International Agreements

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Session2(第 2 回)- Introduction and Overview- Purpose and Objectives
2. Structure of an International Agreement- Business vs. Legal Provisions- Substantive vs. Boilerplate Provisions
3. Specific Provisions in an International Agreement

Session3(第 3 回)

Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)- Governing Law and Jurisdiction- Dispute Resolution- Representations and Warranties- Covenants- Conditions
4. Specific International Agreements - LOI- Letters of Intent (LOIs)- Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
5. Specific International Agreements - NDA- Confidentiality Agreements- Non-Disclosure Agreements
6. Specific International Agreements – Commercial Transactions

Session6(第 6 回)- Sale and Purchase Agreement- Distribution Agreement- Supply Agreement
7. Specific International Agreements – M&A Transactions

Session7(第 7 回)- Stock Sale and Purchase Agreement- Merger Agreement- Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement
8. Specific International Agreements – Intellectual Property Contracts

Session8(第 8 回)- License Agreement- Development Agreement- Collaboration Agreement- Manufacturing Agreement- SaaS Agreement- Inventions Assignment Agreement
9. Specific International Agreements – Joint Ventures

Session9(第 9 回)- Joint Venture Agreement- Shareholder Agreement- Ancillary Agreements
10. Specific International Agreements – Venture Capital Financing

Session10(第 10 回)

- Stock Purchase Agreement- Investor Rights Agreement- Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Rights Agreement- Voting Agreement

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Session11(第 11 回)

Session12

11. Specific International Agreements – Fund Formation- Limited Partnership Agreement- Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement
12. Specific International Agreements – Service Contracts(第 12 回)- Service Agreement- Employment Agreement

Session13

13. Field Trip - TBD(第 13 回)14. Remaining Issues
Session14(第 14 回)

- Issues- Local Corporate Law Compliance- Taxes

Session15

15. Wrap-Up/Conclusion(第 15 回)
Session16

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Course title(授業科目名)【9-4】Drafting and Negotiation of M&A

and JV Transactions
Nels HANSEN

Instructor(s)(担当者名)
Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation(成績評価)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course aims to teach you the basic practical elements of M&A,
strategic alliances and joint ventures through assignments and exercises
derived from real-life examples. We will conduct basic contract draftingand negotiation exercises throughout the course, and discuss the legal
and business impact of the language as we progress through theelements of these agreements
and other documents. Further, we will conduct due diligence exercises tosimulate early assignments that one might get at a law firm doing M&A
and connect due diligence with the practicalities of drafting andnegotiation to bring home the underestimated importance of legal due
diligence and provide practical advice directed at prospective new
associates doing this work. Participants in this course should emerge
with a basic understanding of how these agreements work in practice, theability to fix or avoid some common technical blunders, and how to
explain these provisions to their future clients once they start theircareers. During the course, we will also discuss how foreign law andJapanese law can impact how these agreements are interpreted, and theimplications for choice of law in these agreements and the laws underwhich a strategic alliance is formed.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. Any courses related tocontract drafting and practice may be helpful, but the material in thiscourse is intended to be at a basic, introductory level.
Drafting International Agreements
Law, Finance and Taxation of Corporate Acquisitions
We will take a practical approach, using examples derived from realcontracts as the core of our teaching materials. The course materials will
include examples of how contracts were negotiated between foreigncompanies and Japanese companies, as well as purely foreigntransactions.The percentage of the class time that will involve
negotiations or practical exercises other than lectures will depend on the
progress of such negotiations and exercises, but about 10-20% of thecourse time would be such practical exercises.
Grading will be based primarily on short practical assignments given after
the lectures, where students will be asked to apply the knowledge gained
from course materials and class discussion. In addition, class contribution
will count for a small portion of the grading. The full breakdown is asfollows:
Class contribution (10%); andAssignments (90%), within which the following 3 factors will account for
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Identifying issues; andEffectively addressing issues.
５. Course Material(教材)

The course materials will consist primarily of contracts, term sheets andnarrative descriptions of the situation in which a hypothetical lawyer finds
him or herself drafting a contract or negotiating with a counterparty.
Lessons 1-14 focus on M&A. Lessons 15-16 will focus on terms more
typical in the strategic alliance and joint venture context.
Tax and accounting considerations, while often very important, arebeyond the scope of this course and will be touched upon only lightly.

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction and Overview; Due Diligence Basics(第 1 回)
Session2

The Closing: What happens when the deal is effectuated(第 2 回)
Session3

Working Capital Adjustments and other price terms(第 3 回)
Session4

Escrows and Holdbacks; Registration Rights(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8

Earn-Outs: A way to bridge a valuation gap, or a trap for the unwary
Buyer?
Representations and Warranties of the Seller: What is being bought, andwhat can the seller say about it?
The Seller Disclosure Schedule; revisiting Due Diligence of the Buyer
and Seller
Indemnification claims, escrow accounts and releases(第 8 回)
Session9

Conditions to the Closing(第 9 回)
Session10

Termination and Effect of Termination(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12

Interim Covenants: What can happen, and what must happen, between
Signing and Closing?
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Session13

Ancillary Agreements(第 13 回)
Session14

Dispute resolution and settlement(第 14 回)
Session15(第 15 回)Strategic Alliances: Governance rights, non-competes, capital calls
Put and Call Rights; Share transfer restrictions

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Course title(授業科目名)【9-7】Moot Court I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Setsuko AOKI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course aims at studying both the procedure of international trial
done before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as well as thetechnique to write Memorial and develop arguments in the oralproceedings thereof. Students are recommended to participate in the
Asia-Pacific round of the Manfred Lachs Moot Court competition heldeach May/June in the Asia-Pacific countries. The goal is to win the AsiaPacific round and to proceed in the semi-final and even final competitions
held in late September to early October.
In order to have an experience of the full cycle of Moot Court competition,
the student is encouraged to take both Moot Court I,II although notnecessarily in that order.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Exercises and training with necessary lectures and writing training(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Memorial writing (60 percent)Class contribution (40 percent)(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Manfred Lachs Moot Court competition materials offered by theInternational Institute of Space Law (IISL)
http://www.iislweb.org/lachsmoot/

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））What is the Manfred Lachs space law moot court competition?
Session1(第 1 回)

Session2

Its traditions and procedures from national to regional to worldcompetition
Explanation about the competition procedures
Reading of the year 2017’s competition problem(第 2 回)Introduction of the problem (about 3000 words)
The essence of the problem in terms of international space law

Session3

Exercise 1 Extracting the points in international space law (1)(第 3 回)Significant points under the international space law are discussed.

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Explanation of the space law relating to such points is given.
Session4(第 4 回)Exercise 2 Extracting the points in international space law (2)Significant points under the international space law are discussed.
Explanation of the space law relating to such points is given.
Training 1 Writing of the Memorial of the plaintiff and defendant (1)Session5(第 5 回)“Memorial” (development of the claims of the plaintiff and defendant) will
be written in a team of two- to three students
Advice of the writing technique, etc.
Training 2 Writing of the Memorial of the plaintiff and defendant (2)Session6(第 6 回)“Memorial” (development of the claims of the plaintiff and defendant) will
be written in a team of two- to three students
Advice of the writing technique, etc.
Training 3 Writing of the Memorial of the plaintiff and defendant (3)Session7(第 7 回)“Memorial” (development of the claims of the plaintiff and defendant) will
be written in a team of two- to three students
Advice of the writing technique, etc.
Training 4 Moot Court oral proceedings (1)Session8(第 8 回)The plaintiff team and defendant team develop their arguments on thefirst question of the year 2017’s problem.
Training 5 Moot Court oral proceedings (2)Session9(第 9 回)The plaintiff team and defendant team develop their arguments on thesecond question of the year 2017’s problem.
Training 6 Moot Court oral proceedings (3)Session10(第 10 回)The plaintiff team and defendant team develop their arguments on thethird question of the year 2017’s problem.

(第 11 回)Class discussion of the performance and problems findings to amend
Memorials to submit the Manfred Lachs Moot Court Competition.
Start writing a second version of the Memorials

Session12

Training 7 Writing of the revised version of the Memorial of the plaintiff
and defendant (1)Session11(第 12 回)

Session13

Preparation for the submission of the Memorial to the IISL Asia-Pacificround
Training 8 Writing of the revised version of the Memorial of the plaintiff
and defendant (2)(第 13 回)Preparation for the submission of the Memorial to the IISL Asia-Pacificround

Session14

Training 8 Moot Court Competition (1)141(Updated 2016/10/1)(第 14 回)Invite judges (space law experts) and formal style competition will be
conducted.
Training 9 Moot Court Competition (2)Session15(第 15 回)Invite judges (space law experts) and formal style competition will be
conducted. Submit the two Memorials (plaintiff and defendant) to the
IISL.

※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【9-5】Moot Court I

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Ariel TREHEARNE

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course is designed to provide students a solid foundation in thebasics of oral advocacy and experience with developing written
submissions for use in arbitration of all kinds. All students will use theJessup International Moot Court materials as the foundation for skill
development in the course.
Student participation in moot courts is also encouraged and may include
the Vis Japan pre moot, the Japan Cup/Asia Cup, depending on yearlyschedules.
The goal of all students should be to be able to confidently present ideas
in a persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type

Moot Court I and Moot Court II taught by professor TREHEARNE are
designed to complement each other.
Moot Court I uses materials from the Jessup International Moot Court,
while Moot Court II is designed to participate in the intercollegiate
negotiation competition. Either course maybe taken before the other.
International Commercial Arbitration
Cross-Border Litigation
Seminar format supplemented by lectures, exercises, and training.

(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on their contribution to class(50%),and demonstrated application of the techniques learned in thecourse(50%).

(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Materials used will depend on student numbers, abilities, and interest but
will include those materials used each year in the Jessup International
Moot Court:
https://www.ilsa.org/jessuphome/2014-08-15-09-28-07/competitionmaterials

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction to arbitration and advocacy(第 1 回)Introduction to the Jessup International Law Moot Court

Session2

Discussing the problem and identifying potential legal issues;placing those issues within the appropriate legal context (1)143(Updated 2016/10/1)(第 2 回)
Session3(第 3 回)
Session4

Discussing the problem and identifying potential legal issues;placing those issues within the appropriate legal context (2)Effective writing (1): key concepts(第 4 回)
Session5

Sources of legal research and review of the first batch of basic materials(第 5 回)
Session6

Effective writing (2): practice drafting submissions(第 6 回)
Session7

Effective writing (3): practice drafting submissions(第 7 回)
Session8

Oral advocacy (1): use and effectiveness(第 8 回)
Session9(第 9 回)
Session10

Oral advocacy (2): examples of effective and ineffective oral advocacy,group discussion
Oral advocacy (3): self evaluation and peer evaluation(第 10 回)
Session11(第 11 回)
Session12

Sources of legal research and review of the second batch of basic
materials
Oral advocacy (4): witnesses(第 12 回)
Session13

Revising written submissions (and the use of post hearing submissions)(第 13 回)
Session14

Revising written submissions (and the use of post hearing submissions)(第 14 回)
Session15(第 15 回)

Students will participate in either (1) an internal moot court within KLS
with judges invited from international law firms and academia, or (2) anexternal moot court※This course is planned to be offered at 12 sessions x 2hours.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【9-8】Moot Court II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Setsuko AOKI

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

２. Relationship to
the relevant course

Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring(備考)

This course aims at studying both the procedure of international trial
done before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as well as thetechnique to write Memorial and develop arguments in the oralproceedings thereof. Students are recommended to participate in the
Asia-Pacific round of the Manfred Lachs Moot Court competition heldeach May/June in the Asia-Pacific countries. The goal is to win the AsiaPacific round and to proceed in the semi-final and even final competitions
held in late September to early October.
In order to have an experience of the full cycle of Moot Court competition,
the student is encouraged to take both Moot Court I,II although notnecessarily in that order.

(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type

Exercises and training with necessary lectures and writing training(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Memorial writing (60 percent)Class contribution (40 percent)(成績評価)
５. Course Material(教材)

Manfred Lachs Moot Court competition materials offered by theInternational Institute of Space Law (IISL)
http://www.iislweb.org/lachsmoot/

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））What is the Manfred Lachs space law moot court competition?
Session1(第 1 回)

Session2

Its traditions and procedures from national to regional to worldcompetition
Explanation about the competition procedures
Analysis of the issues relating to the year 2017’s competition problem(第 2 回)

Points of importance in terms of international space law, international law
and other related fields of law

Session3

Exercise 1 Extracting the points in international space law (1)145(Updated 2016/10/1)(第 3 回)Significant points under the international space law are discussed.
Explanation of the space law relating to such points is given.
Session4(第 4 回)

Session5(第 5 回)Exercise 2 Extracting the points in international space law (2)Significant points under the international space law are discussed.
Explanation of the space law relating to such points is given.
Training 1 Analysis of the Memorial of the plaintiff and defendant (1)Existent “Memorial” (development of the claims of the plaintiff anddefendant) will be analyzed so that revised version of memorials will be
more effectively written in a team of two- to three students.
Training 2 Writing of the Memorial of the plaintiff and defendant (2)Session6(第 6 回)

Revised version of “Memorial” (development of the claims of the plaintiff
and defendant) will be written in a team of two- to three students
Training 3 Writing of the Memorial of the plaintiff and defendant (3)Session7(第 7 回)

Second revised version of “Memorial” (development of the claims of theplaintiff and defendant) will be written in a team of two- to three students
Training 4 Moot Court oral proceedings (1)Session8(第 8 回)The plaintiff team and defendant team develop their arguments on thefirst question of the year 2017’s problem possibly for the world final roundto be held in Australia. (In case the Keio team cannot go to world finals,
preparation will be made for alternative competition to be held in Japan.)
Training 5 Moot Court oral proceedings (2)Session9(第 9 回)The plaintiff team and defendant team develop their arguments on thesecond question of the year 2017’s problem possibly for the world final
round to be held in Australia. (In case the Keio team cannot go to world
finals, preparation will be made for alternative competition to be held inJapan.)

Training 6 Moot Court oral proceedings (3)Session10(第 10 回)

Session11(第 11 回)
Session12

The plaintiff team and defendant team develop their arguments on thethird question of the year 2017’s problem for preparing possibly for theworld final round to be held in Australia. (In case the Keio team cannot go
to world finals, preparation will be made for alternative competition to beheld in Japan.)Class discussion of the performance and problems findings to amend
Memorials to submit the Manfred Lachs Moot Court Competition.
Start writing the final version of the Memorials
Training 7 Writing of the final version of the Memorial of the plaintiff anddefendant (1)146(Updated 2016/10/1)(第 12 回)Focus is placed on the accuracy, consistency and the style.
Session13(第 13 回)

Session14(第 14 回)Training 8 Writing of the final version of the Memorial of the plaintiff anddefendant (2)Consistency of the logic is reconfirmed.
Training 8 Moot Court Competition (1)Invite judges (space law experts) and formal style competition will be
conducted.
Training 9 Moot Court Competition (2)Session15(第 15 回)Invite judges (space law experts) and formal style competition will be
conducted. Submit the final Memorials (plaintiff and defendant) to theInternational Institute of Space Law (IISL) for the world finals.

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)

Course title(授業科目名)【9-6】Moot Court II

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Ariel TREHEARNE

Credits(単位数): 2

1. Course Objectives
and Attainment Goals(授業の目的と到達目
標)

Semester(開講学期 ） : Fall

(備考)

This course is designed to provide students practical experience with oral
advocacy and developing written submissions. Depending on (a)numbers, and (b) language abilities, students will be expected toparticipate in the intercollegiate negotiation competition (the INC) held inJapan in late November each year.
Participation in other moots may also be possible, depending on student
interest, scheduling, and numbers.
The goal of all students should be to be able to confidently present ideas
in a persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.

２. Relationship to
the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)

３. Course Type

Moot Court I and Moot Court II taught by professor TREHEARNE are
designed to complement each other.
Moot Court I uses materials from the Jessup International Moot Court,
while Moot Court II is designed to participate in the intercollegiate
negotiation competition. Either course maybe taken before the other.
International Commercial Arbitration
Cross-Border Litigation
Seminar format supplemented by lectures, exercises, and training.

(授業の方法)４. Method of
Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on their contribution to class (50%), anddemonstrated application of the techniques learned in the course (50%)
through written submissions and oral submissions.

(成績評価)*Note: any scores earned at the INC will not be used as the basis for thecourse score

５. Course Material

Materials used will depend on student numbers, abilities, and interest but
will
includethosematerials
from
the
INC
(see
http://www.negocom.jp/eng/)(教材)

６. Course Description （授業内容（細目））Session1

Introduction to advocacy (negotiation and arbitration)(第 1 回)Introduction to the INC

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Session2(第 2 回)
Session3

Discussing the problem and identifying potential legal issues;placing those issues within the appropriate legal context (1)Effective writing (1): key concepts, review of confidential materials(第 3 回)
Session4

Effective writing (2): practice drafting submissions(第 4 回)
Session5(第 5 回)
Session6(第 6 回)
Session7(第 7 回)
Session8

Effective writing (3): practice drafting submissions, transmission ofsubmissions to INC
Effective writing (4): practice drafting submissions, transmission ofsubmissions to INC
Oral advocacy (1): introduction to oral advocacy and examples ofeffective and ineffective oral advocacy
Attending INC (two days)(第 8 回)
Session9

Oral advocacy (2): self evaluation and peer evaluation(第 9 回)
Session10

Effective writing (5): reviewing judge feedback and self evaluation(第 10 回)
Session11

Oral advocacy (4): witnesses (interviewing)(第 11 回)
Session12

Oral advocacy (5): witnesses (cross examination)(第 12 回)
Session13

Effective writing (6): post hearing submissions drafting(第 13 回)
Session14

Student final oral presentations (1)(第 14 回)
Session15

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Course Syllabus for LL.M. program(法務研究科グローバル法務専攻 講義要綱)【9-9】Internship

Course title(授業科目名)

Setsuko AOKI, Makoto SHIMADA, Reid MONROE-

Instructor(s)(担当者名)

Credits(単位数)SHERIDAN
Semester(開講学期 ） : Spring/Fall

: 2

(備考)

1. Course Objectives

In Internship, each student is dispatched to a host institution (lawand Attainment Goals

firm/company or government agency/ international institution) for a(授業の目的と到達目
標)

specified period of time to learn in the law in a “real world” work
environment. By learning in such an environment, students can come tounderstand law practice, the significance of lawyers’ mission andresponsibility, and increase learning their motivation.

２. Relationship to

N/A

the relevant course(関連する科目との関係)
３. Course Type
(授業の方法)During summer between terms (in principle for a period of at least 10
days or 15 days), students will go to their host law firm and will study byundertaking actual legal work under the supervision of a lawyer. At
conclusion of the internship, the student will present a report to theinternship committee.
Students must attend an advance preparatory guidance session at thelaw school.
(As it is not always possible to identify a host law office for every student
wishing an internship, students must remain flexible in their study plans.)

４. Method of[Pass/fail] based upon report of supervisor and student self-report

Evaluation(成績評価)
５. Course Material

N/A

(教材)

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