日本の司法制度と受講学生の出身国のそれとを比較対照し、対象国におけるより適正な司法制度のあり方を考察する。

1 ．日本の裁判制度（判例制度を含む）の理念と実際

2 ．日本の裁判当事者（裁判官・検察官・弁護士）制度の理念と実際

3 ．アジア諸国における司法制度

4 ．司法制度の改革問題

This course is an introduction to the Japanese judicial system followed by a comparative analysis of issues in selected Asian countries. Ways to improve the legal system of selected Asian countries will also be discussed.

1 ．principles and current status of the Japanese judicial system ;

2 ．The role of legal professionals（judges, public prosecutors, lawyers）in Japan ;

3 ．The judicial systems of Asian countries ; and

4 ．Issues related to reformation of the judicial systems.