日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20262026 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
法学部/College of Law and PoliticsCollege of Law and Politics |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
EX108/EX108EX108 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Understanding Court Processes and Dispute Resolution through Real Cases |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
Enjoyable and comfortable interactive discussions and role-plays (e.g., plaintiff-side or defendant-side attorneys strategizing on civil procedure); "Socratic Method" (on a voluntary basis) to explore real-world case studies. |
| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring Semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
火2/Tue.2 Tue.2 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
LPX2901 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
科目コード登録/Course Code RegistrationCourse Code Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/lp.html |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
（旧科目名：法学特講(Civil Procedure)） |
Our main objectives are (i) to become familiar with basic civil litigation and civil procedure topics across multiple countries (e.g., Japan, the US, India, Germany) and (ii) to obtain valuable procedural lessons from assessments of historic/influential civil lawsuits.
A supplementary objective is to raise our awareness of modern/ongoing civil litigation trends - namely, the types of claims being filed in today's world (e.g., climate litigation and breach of privacy claims) and plaintiffs' procedural strategies.
Throughout this course, we will explore the process of civil litigation, from the initiation of a lawsuit to its resolution through dismissal, judgment, or appeal. Civil litigation involves resolving disputes in court through a series of structured phases, including pretrial, trial, and post-trial activities, all governed by procedural rules and evidence standards. Via explorations of the legal frameworks of jurisdictions such as Japan, the United States, India, and Germany, this class will introduce foundational concepts of civil procedure, emphasizing their practical application and comparative aspects. Students will gain insights into the mechanisms that (hopefully) ensure fairness, efficiency, and justice in civil disputes.
[Please note that In-class Participation/Effort does not mean that students who speak the most or who always lead discussions will be evaluated more favorably. Rather, a willingness to learn and engage in activities to the best of one’s abilities – in class-wide settings, in small groups, and/or even via interactions with the lecturer himself (in person or by email) - along with improvement over the entire course will be highly regarded.]
| 1 | Introduction to Civil Procedure (1): What is Civil Litigation? What are the Differences Between Civil and Criminal Cases? |
| 2 | Case Study: Forum Non Conveniens in the Grenfell Tower Fire Case (Kristen Behrens v. Arconic Inc, No. 20-3606 (3d Cir. 2022)) |
| 3 | Case Study: Cross-Border Jurisdiction Arguments in the Argentina "Dirty War" Case (Daimler AG v. Bauman, 571 U.S. 117 (2014)) |
| 4 | Introduction to Civil Procedure (2): Initial Lessons from Examining Famous/Historic Civil Cases; plus Trends in Modern Civil Litigation (e.g., AI-Influenced Suicide/Self-Harm - Garcia v. Character.AI, No. 6:2024cv01903 - Document 221 (M.D. Fla. 2025)) |
| 5 | Filing a Civil Lawsuit: Components of a Civil Complaint; Standing to Bring a Civil Lawsuit; Defenses |
| 6 | Deeper Explorations of Jurisdiction and Venue: The Significant Case of International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945) |
| 7 | Case Studies: Multi-Generational Harms and Standing to Sue (e.g., medicine during pregnancy causing child/grandchild illness decades later - Hymowitz v. Eli Lilly & Co., 73 N.Y.2d 487 (1989)). |
| 8 | Case Study: Nazi Germany Art-"Takings" Case and Government Immunity Defense (e.g., The Guelph Treasure Case, Philipp, 592 U.S. 169 (2021)) |
| 9 | Fundamental Principles Governing Trial Processes: Fairness and Impartiality; Exploring Beyond the Usual Players: Amicus Curiae ("Friends of the Court") |
| 10 | Case Study: Black Lives Matter Protests and Emergency Injunctive Relief (Detroit Will Breathe et al v. Detroit, City of et al, No. 2:2020cv12363 - Document 109 (E.D. Mich. 2022)) |
| 11 | Case Studies: Homeless Population Litigation (e.g., City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, 603 U.S. 520 (2024)) |
| 12 | Case Studies: Japan Judiciary Lessons from Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Lawsuits |
| 13 | Case Studies: Jury Trial Considerations and Juror Impartiality Issues in Famous Cases (e.g., Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986)); Cross-border Comparisons of Jury Trial Systems |
| 14 | International Business Disputes: Choice of Law Issues; Enforcement of Foreign Judgments; plus Civil Litigation Settlement Negotiations: Settlement Negotiation Role Play Exercises |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Your professor will provide materials based on the progress and/or theme of each class. Students are asked to (i) read and think about the materials and (ii) prepare for class/group discussion before each session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Midterm(25%) Assessments of Historic and Modern Civil Trials(25%) In-class Participation/Effort(10%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your professor will provide copies of reading materials. |
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Glannon | Civil Procedure: Examples & Explanations | Aspen Publishing | 2023 | |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
| The above is simply for reference and/or further studies should you be interested. Your professor will provide copies of short excerpts from certain reading materials. | |||||
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Our main objectives are (i) to become familiar with basic civil litigation and civil procedure topics across multiple countries (e.g., Japan, the US, India, Germany) and (ii) to obtain valuable procedural lessons from assessments of historic/influential civil lawsuits.
A supplementary objective is to raise our awareness of modern/ongoing civil litigation trends - namely, the types of claims being filed in today's world (e.g., climate litigation and breach of privacy claims) and plaintiffs' procedural strategies.
Throughout this course, we will explore the process of civil litigation, from the initiation of a lawsuit to its resolution through dismissal, judgment, or appeal. Civil litigation involves resolving disputes in court through a series of structured phases, including pretrial, trial, and post-trial activities, all governed by procedural rules and evidence standards. Via explorations of the legal frameworks of jurisdictions such as Japan, the United States, India, and Germany, this class will introduce foundational concepts of civil procedure, emphasizing their practical application and comparative aspects. Students will gain insights into the mechanisms that (hopefully) ensure fairness, efficiency, and justice in civil disputes.
[Please note that In-class Participation/Effort does not mean that students who speak the most or who always lead discussions will be evaluated more favorably. Rather, a willingness to learn and engage in activities to the best of one’s abilities – in class-wide settings, in small groups, and/or even via interactions with the lecturer himself (in person or by email) - along with improvement over the entire course will be highly regarded.]
| 1 | Introduction to Civil Procedure (1): What is Civil Litigation? What are the Differences Between Civil and Criminal Cases? |
| 2 | Case Study: Forum Non Conveniens in the Grenfell Tower Fire Case (Kristen Behrens v. Arconic Inc, No. 20-3606 (3d Cir. 2022)) |
| 3 | Case Study: Cross-Border Jurisdiction Arguments in the Argentina "Dirty War" Case (Daimler AG v. Bauman, 571 U.S. 117 (2014)) |
| 4 | Introduction to Civil Procedure (2): Initial Lessons from Examining Famous/Historic Civil Cases; plus Trends in Modern Civil Litigation (e.g., AI-Influenced Suicide/Self-Harm - Garcia v. Character.AI, No. 6:2024cv01903 - Document 221 (M.D. Fla. 2025)) |
| 5 | Filing a Civil Lawsuit: Components of a Civil Complaint; Standing to Bring a Civil Lawsuit; Defenses |
| 6 | Deeper Explorations of Jurisdiction and Venue: The Significant Case of International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945) |
| 7 | Case Studies: Multi-Generational Harms and Standing to Sue (e.g., medicine during pregnancy causing child/grandchild illness decades later - Hymowitz v. Eli Lilly & Co., 73 N.Y.2d 487 (1989)). |
| 8 | Case Study: Nazi Germany Art-"Takings" Case and Government Immunity Defense (e.g., The Guelph Treasure Case, Philipp, 592 U.S. 169 (2021)) |
| 9 | Fundamental Principles Governing Trial Processes: Fairness and Impartiality; Exploring Beyond the Usual Players: Amicus Curiae ("Friends of the Court") |
| 10 | Case Study: Black Lives Matter Protests and Emergency Injunctive Relief (Detroit Will Breathe et al v. Detroit, City of et al, No. 2:2020cv12363 - Document 109 (E.D. Mich. 2022)) |
| 11 | Case Studies: Homeless Population Litigation (e.g., City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, 603 U.S. 520 (2024)) |
| 12 | Case Studies: Japan Judiciary Lessons from Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Lawsuits |
| 13 | Case Studies: Jury Trial Considerations and Juror Impartiality Issues in Famous Cases (e.g., Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986)); Cross-border Comparisons of Jury Trial Systems |
| 14 | International Business Disputes: Choice of Law Issues; Enforcement of Foreign Judgments; plus Civil Litigation Settlement Negotiations: Settlement Negotiation Role Play Exercises |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Your professor will provide materials based on the progress and/or theme of each class. Students are asked to (i) read and think about the materials and (ii) prepare for class/group discussion before each session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Midterm(25%) Assessments of Historic and Modern Civil Trials(25%) In-class Participation/Effort(10%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your professor will provide copies of reading materials. |
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Glannon | Civil Procedure: Examples & Explanations | Aspen Publishing | 2023 | |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
| The above is simply for reference and/or further studies should you be interested. Your professor will provide copies of short excerpts from certain reading materials. | |||||
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.