The 23rd Annual Conference on Technical Assistance in the Legal Field
Overview
The Research and Training Institute (RTI) of the Ministry of Justice of JAPAN (MOJ) provides Asian countries with technical assistance in the legal field as a part of international cooperation conducted by the MOJ. These activities include supporting the cultivation of legal professionals, improving judicial systems, and drafting and revising basic laws and regulations.
In addition, to more effectively implement technical assistance in the legal field, the RTI has held the Annual Conference on Technical Assistance in the Legal Field every year since 2000 with the aim of exchanging information and ideas with relevant organizations and individuals on matters such as the status quo and future prospects of support, thereby bolstering collaboration.
The theme of the Conference for this fiscal year is “Roles Played by Legal Theories and Legal Education in Legal Technical Assistance—Focusing on approaches to the training of practitioners.” Discussions will be furthered on the importance of developing legal education and constructing legal theories in countries receiving support, and opinions will be exchanged on effective approaches to providing support in this regard.
This year’s Conference will be held in a hybrid format that also enables online participation. We look forward to welcoming many people who are interested in legal technical assistance and international cooperation in the legal field.
Organized by: Research and Training Institute (RTI), Ministry of Justice of JAPAN (MOJ) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Supported by: Supreme Court, Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA), Institute of Developing Economies of the Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO), International Civil and Commercial Law Center Foundation (ICCLC)
In addition, to more effectively implement technical assistance in the legal field, the RTI has held the Annual Conference on Technical Assistance in the Legal Field every year since 2000 with the aim of exchanging information and ideas with relevant organizations and individuals on matters such as the status quo and future prospects of support, thereby bolstering collaboration.
The theme of the Conference for this fiscal year is “Roles Played by Legal Theories and Legal Education in Legal Technical Assistance—Focusing on approaches to the training of practitioners.” Discussions will be furthered on the importance of developing legal education and constructing legal theories in countries receiving support, and opinions will be exchanged on effective approaches to providing support in this regard.
This year’s Conference will be held in a hybrid format that also enables online participation. We look forward to welcoming many people who are interested in legal technical assistance and international cooperation in the legal field.
Organized by: Research and Training Institute (RTI), Ministry of Justice of JAPAN (MOJ) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Supported by: Supreme Court, Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA), Institute of Developing Economies of the Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO), International Civil and Commercial Law Center Foundation (ICCLC)
Program
Date/Time: Saturday, 25 June 2022, 10:00–17:30 (venue reception/online admission begins at 9:30)
Program Format: Web conference using Zoom (webinar) and onsite participation*
Venue (onsite participation): International Conference Hall A, International Justice Center, Ministry of Justice
2-1-18 Mokuseinomori, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-8570
*Please note that the number of venue participants may be restricted due to trends in COVID-19 infections going forward.
*Do not participate onsite if you have a fever, cough, diarrhea, etc.; if a family member living in the same household or close friend is suspected of being infected; if you have traveled to a country/region in the past 14 days that is subject to mandatory entry restrictions and post-entry observation period imposed by the Japanese government; or if you have had close contact with a resident of such countries/regions, etc.
Participation Fee: None (You can leave while the conference is in progress or participate only in part of the program)
Participation Method: Apply in advance (applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis)
Program Format: Web conference using Zoom (webinar) and onsite participation*
Venue (onsite participation): International Conference Hall A, International Justice Center, Ministry of Justice
2-1-18 Mokuseinomori, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-8570
*Please note that the number of venue participants may be restricted due to trends in COVID-19 infections going forward.
*Do not participate onsite if you have a fever, cough, diarrhea, etc.; if a family member living in the same household or close friend is suspected of being infected; if you have traveled to a country/region in the past 14 days that is subject to mandatory entry restrictions and post-entry observation period imposed by the Japanese government; or if you have had close contact with a resident of such countries/regions, etc.
Participation Fee: None (You can leave while the conference is in progress or participate only in part of the program)
Participation Method: Apply in advance (applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis)
Program outline
Please refer here.【PDF】
Material (JICA Long-term Expert (Kingdom of Cambodia), Ms. ITO Mizuki) 【PDF】
Material (Senior Researcher, Inter-disciplinary Studies Center, IDE-JETRO, Ms. YAMADA Miwa) 【PDF】
Material (Attorney, JFBA / JICA Long-term Expert (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), Ms. SUZUKI Ichiko) 【PDF】
Material (Government Attorney, International Affairs Division, Minister‘s Secretariat, MOJ, Mr. ITO Atsushi) 【PDF】
Material (Senior Director, Law and Justice Team, Governance Group, Governance and Peacebuilding Department, JICA, Mr. TAKEHARA Masayoshi) 【PDF】
Material (Deputy Director, ICD, RTI, MOJ, Mr. SUDA Hiroshi) 【PDF】
Material (University Professor, Waseda University / Professor Emeritus, the University of Tokyo, Professor Emeritus UCHIDA Takashi) 【PDF】
Material (Chronology of Legal Technical Assistance) 【PDF】
*For inquiries regarding the Internet connection, etc., please contact us using the email address below.
Email: event@sec-japan.co.jp
- Participation method
Persons wishing to participate should apply by the application deadline using the form noted below.
Application Deadline: Onsite participation Friday, 10 June
Online participation Wednesday, 22 June
Application Form: https://ws.formzu.net/dist/S877349898/(linked to an external website)
- Materials
Material (JICA Long-term Expert (Kingdom of Cambodia), Ms. ITO Mizuki) 【PDF】
Material (Senior Researcher, Inter-disciplinary Studies Center, IDE-JETRO, Ms. YAMADA Miwa) 【PDF】
Material (Attorney, JFBA / JICA Long-term Expert (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), Ms. SUZUKI Ichiko) 【PDF】
Material (Government Attorney, International Affairs Division, Minister‘s Secretariat, MOJ, Mr. ITO Atsushi) 【PDF】
Material (Senior Director, Law and Justice Team, Governance Group, Governance and Peacebuilding Department, JICA, Mr. TAKEHARA Masayoshi) 【PDF】
Material (Deputy Director, ICD, RTI, MOJ, Mr. SUDA Hiroshi) 【PDF】
Material (University Professor, Waseda University / Professor Emeritus, the University of Tokyo, Professor Emeritus UCHIDA Takashi) 【PDF】
Material (Chronology of Legal Technical Assistance) 【PDF】
- Contact information
*For inquiries regarding the Internet connection, etc., please contact us using the email address below.
Email: event@sec-japan.co.jp
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