F2189100 Civil Law1(Legal Profession Training Course)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course

Lecture Code F2189100 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 民法１（法曹）[新カリキュラム]

Subject Name
（Katakana）ミンポウ１（ホウソウ）

Subject Name in
English Civil Law1(Legal Profession Training Course)

Instructor JINNO REISEI

Instructor
(Katakana) ジンノ　レイセイ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Weds7-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M304

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

(1) We will explain the significance of the relevant legal systems and regulations.
(2) Students will deepen their understanding by examining specific examples.
(3) Relevant materials will be uploaded to Microsoft Teams and used in class.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Legal Profession Training Course
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline [Goals]
(1) To acquire an understanding of the overall structure and fundamental concepts of the Civil Code, including the Pandekten system, the distinction between property law and family law, and the distinction between the law of real rights and the law of obligations.
(2) To understand and explain the major legal issues arising in the General Provisions of the Civil Code.
(3) To cultivate the ability to accurately identify the points at issue in specific dispute cases and to resolve them appropriately from a practical and doctrinal perspective by applying basic legal knowledge.

[Overview]
This course is conducted on the assumption that students already possess a certain level of knowledge regarding the legal institutions contained in the “General Provisions” section of the Civil Code, which sets out rules common to the entire code (real rights, claims, family relations, and inheritance), and also covers the interpretation and practical application of these institutions.
The main topics covered are:
(1) the subjects and objects of rights,
(2) legal acts,
(3) agency, and
(4) prescription.
The course aims to ensure a solid understanding of the fundamental legal concepts and institutions related to the General Provisions, and to enable students to explain everyday legal issues—such as sales and lease contracts—from a practical perspective, including issues such as the allocation of the burden of proof in litigation.
To achieve these goals, the course will explain the significance of the relevant legal institutions and regulations. It will also deepen students’ practical understanding of these institutions by examining specific examples.

Class Schedule 1.　Introduction to the Civil Code
2.　Capacity to hold rights / Capacity to act (1)
3.　Capacity to act (2) / Overview of judicial acts
4.　Validation of judicial acts / Mental reservations
5.　False manifestations of intention / Mistakes (1)
6.　Mistakes (2)
7.　Fraud and duress / Nullity and rescission / Conditions and time limits
8.    Abuse of rights / Short test
9.　Consumer Contract Act / Overview of agency
10.　Unauthorized agency / Apparent authority (1)
11.　Apparent authority (2)
12.　Juridical person (1)
13.　Juridical person (2)
14.　Prescription (1)
15.　Prescription (2)

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Materials uploaded on Microsoft Teams will be used as teaching resources.
Textbook: Takeshi Sakuma, "Elements of Civil Law 1 : General Provision(5th edition)" Yuhikaku
Yoshio Shiomi et al., "100 Example Cases Of Civil CodeⅠ (9th edition)" Yuhikaku

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Microsoft Teams

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please check on Microsoft Teams for more information.

Requirements Students must have completed the following undergraduate courses: General Provisions of Civil Law I and II, Property Law I and II, and Contract Law.
This course is available to students who enrolled in or after the 2024 (Reiwa 6) academic year.

Grading Method Short test(30%) Regular exam(70%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code	F2189100	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	民法１（法曹）[新カリキュラム]
Subject Name （Katakana）	ミンポウ１（ホウソウ）
Subject Name in English	Civil Law1(Legal Profession Training Course)
Instructor	JINNO REISEI
Instructor (Katakana)	ジンノ　レイセイ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Weds7-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M304
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
(1) We will explain the significance of the relevant legal systems and regulations. (2) Students will deepen their understanding by examining specific examples. (3) Relevant materials will be uploaded to Microsoft Teams and used in class.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Legal Profession Training Course （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	[Goals] (1) To acquire an understanding of the overall structure and fundamental concepts of the Civil Code, including the Pandekten system, the distinction between property law and family law, and the distinction between the law of real rights and the law of obligations. (2) To understand and explain the major legal issues arising in the General Provisions of the Civil Code. (3) To cultivate the ability to accurately identify the points at issue in specific dispute cases and to resolve them appropriately from a practical and doctrinal perspective by applying basic legal knowledge. [Overview] This course is conducted on the assumption that students already possess a certain level of knowledge regarding the legal institutions contained in the “General Provisions” section of the Civil Code, which sets out rules common to the entire code (real rights, claims, family relations, and inheritance), and also covers the interpretation and practical application of these institutions. The main topics covered are: (1) the subjects and objects of rights, (2) legal acts, (3) agency, and (4) prescription. The course aims to ensure a solid understanding of the fundamental legal concepts and institutions related to the General Provisions, and to enable students to explain everyday legal issues—such as sales and lease contracts—from a practical perspective, including issues such as the allocation of the burden of proof in litigation. To achieve these goals, the course will explain the significance of the relevant legal institutions and regulations. It will also deepen students’ practical understanding of these institutions by examining specific examples.
Class Schedule	1.　Introduction to the Civil Code 2.　Capacity to hold rights / Capacity to act (1) 3.　Capacity to act (2) / Overview of judicial acts 4.　Validation of judicial acts / Mental reservations 5.　False manifestations of intention / Mistakes (1) 6.　Mistakes (2) 7.　Fraud and duress / Nullity and rescission / Conditions and time limits 8. Abuse of rights / Short test 9.　Consumer Contract Act / Overview of agency 10.　Unauthorized agency / Apparent authority (1) 11.　Apparent authority (2) 12.　Juridical person (1) 13.　Juridical person (2) 14.　Prescription (1) 15.　Prescription (2)
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Materials uploaded on Microsoft Teams will be used as teaching resources. Textbook: Takeshi Sakuma, "Elements of Civil Law 1 : General Provision(5th edition)" Yuhikaku Yoshio Shiomi et al., "100 Example Cases Of Civil CodeⅠ (9th edition)" Yuhikaku
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please check on Microsoft Teams for more information.
Requirements	Students must have completed the following undergraduate courses: General Provisions of Civil Law I and II, Property Law I and II, and Contract Law. This course is available to students who enrolled in or after the 2024 (Reiwa 6) academic year.
Grading Method	Short test(30%) Regular exam(70%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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