Law

Introduction to the Major

Faculty members talk about what you can learn and what makes this major special.

Mission Statement

  1. By making full use of the tradition and nature of a Liberal Arts education, and from the viewpoint of positive law, theoretical law, comparative law and basic law, the major in Law aims to carry out a study on law empirically and normatively. It also aims to cultivate human resources that can deal with domestic and international issues with an interdisciplinary attitude, and contribute to the resolution of global challenges.
  2. The major conducts basic, developmental, and advanced research and education concerning issues in legal studies. For instance, they include effective and equitable resolution of complex conflicts, peace-building, protection and promotion of human rights, the realization of rule of law, the smooth operation of civil society, and the establishment of citizen autonomy.
  3. Through education and research activities pursued with the cooperation of faculty members within the major and related areas of ICU, as well as the assistance of national and international researchers, research institutions, and academic societies, the major contributes to the establishment of an academic network in the legal studies.

Learning Goals

  1. Students deepen basic, theoretical and interdisciplinary understandings of issues in the field of legal studies.
  2. Students acquire the skills to find and analyze problems, to write academic papers, and to make arguments based on the correct understanding of precedents and theories, as well as creative problem-solving skills.
  3. Students are offered basic training in the field of law necessary as a foundation for further highly specialized occupational training and academic research.
  4. Students acquire specialized knowledge to play active part in democratic and peaceful societies, both on a national and international level.

Major Faculty

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