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 |
EX125/EX125EX125 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Developing Logical Thinking and Writing Skills |
| 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) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
木4/Thu.4 Thu.4 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 |
LPX1901 |
| 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 |
法学部国際ビジネス法学科グローバルコース生のみ グローバルコース１年次自動登録 グローバルコース２年次以降科目コード登録 Only for students of College of Law and Politics Global Program of the Department of International Business Law Automatic registration for 1st year students of the Global Program Course Code Registration for second year and above students of the Global Program |
This course introduces students to legal reasoning and legal writing. Students will learn how to read judicial opinions, identify legal issues, analyze legal rules, and communicate legal arguments clearly and effectively.
Students will also develop the ability to organize legal arguments using the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) method through writing exercises, case analysis, and advocacy assignments.
By the end of the course, students will learn how to read case law, and produce clear, logical, and persuasive legal writing.
This course focuses on the development of legal reasoning and legal writing skills.
Throughout the course, students will complete writing exercises designed to strengthen legal reasoning and legal writing skills.
Note Regarding Participation: Class attendance, active participation, and preparation are expected. If you are unable to attend class, please contact me by email before absences occur, or as soon as possible after class starts if you have an unexpected emergency. Unauthorized absences will be considered in calculating a student’s class participation score.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Legal Reasoning |
| 3 | Logical Writing: IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) |
| 4 | Logical Writing: IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) |
| 5 | Legal Writing: IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) |
| 6 | Case Reading |
| 7 | Case Reading |
| 8 | Briefing Cases |
| 9 | Briefing Cases |
| 10 | Advocacy: Writing for a Client |
| 11 | Advocacy: Plaintiff-side Briefs |
| 12 | Advocacy: Plaintiff-side Briefs |
| 13 | Advocacy: Defendant-side Briefs |
| 14 | Advocacy: Defendant-side Briefs |
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
Materials will be provided in class throughout the semester.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Multiple writing assignments(70%) Participation(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading materials will be provided by the professor. |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
This course introduces students to legal reasoning and legal writing. Students will learn how to read judicial opinions, identify legal issues, analyze legal rules, and communicate legal arguments clearly and effectively.
Students will also develop the ability to organize legal arguments using the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) method through writing exercises, case analysis, and advocacy assignments.
By the end of the course, students will learn how to read case law, and produce clear, logical, and persuasive legal writing.
This course focuses on the development of legal reasoning and legal writing skills.
Throughout the course, students will complete writing exercises designed to strengthen legal reasoning and legal writing skills.
Note Regarding Participation: Class attendance, active participation, and preparation are expected. If you are unable to attend class, please contact me by email before absences occur, or as soon as possible after class starts if you have an unexpected emergency. Unauthorized absences will be considered in calculating a student’s class participation score.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Legal Reasoning |
| 3 | Logical Writing: IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) |
| 4 | Logical Writing: IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) |
| 5 | Legal Writing: IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) |
| 6 | Case Reading |
| 7 | Case Reading |
| 8 | Briefing Cases |
| 9 | Briefing Cases |
| 10 | Advocacy: Writing for a Client |
| 11 | Advocacy: Plaintiff-side Briefs |
| 12 | Advocacy: Plaintiff-side Briefs |
| 13 | Advocacy: Defendant-side Briefs |
| 14 | Advocacy: Defendant-side Briefs |
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
Materials will be provided in class throughout the semester.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Multiple writing assignments(70%) Participation(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading materials will be provided by the professor. |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.