1. 1 How to learn and How to teach the Law Studying Law Teaching Law Teaching is Learning Conclusion KAGAYAMA Shigeru Professor emeritus of Nagoya University 2016/2/16How to learn and teach the Law

2. 2 Table of contents Studying Law The purpose of Studying Law Methods for mastering Law IRAC (The way of Legal Thinking) Toulmin diagram (The Structure of Argument) Teaching Law (Teaching is Learning) Teaching Law Teaching Plan Reducing by half One half for lecture, another for students’ presentation Conclusion 2016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law

3. Studying Law The purpose of Study To solve difficult problems peacefully To master legal way of thinking through solving cases How to achieve the purpose of study To master IRAC: The way of Legal thinking To plan the layout of Argument: From Syllogistic to Toulmin Diagram 32016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law

4. IRAC: The way of legal thinking I: Issue Find legal issues among facts. R: Rules Find applicable rules to facts. A 1 : Application Apply rules to facts and deduct tentative conclusions. A 2 : Argument (Most Important) Argue with tentative conclusion pro and con. C: Conclusion Draw final conclusion after rigorous argument. 42016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law

5. Probably yes From Syllogistic to Toulmin Diagram Syllogism (No exceptions are admitted) Major premise: All men are mortal. Miner premise: Socrates is a man. Conclusion: Socrates is mortal. Socrates is a man.Socrates is mortal. All men are mortal. All living things are mortal. Socrates is a man of god of philosophy. Toulmin Diagram (Exceptions are admitted) However, god and truth are immortal. 2016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law 5

6. Probably yes Application of Toulmin Diagram to Joke The person who made a manifestation knows that it does not reflect his/her true intention. The manifestation is valid. The person who made a manifestation is liable to it. The manifestation of intention which is concealed the true intention: It is invalid in case the other party knew or could have known. It is valid in case the other party is didn’t know and without negligence. When the other party knew or could have known the true intention, the manifestation is invalid. 2016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law 6

7. Teaching Law Teaching Method Work out your Teaching Plan. Reduce that plan by half. On half for lecture and another half for practice. (ex. Students’ Presentation) Teaching is Learning You have to study before teaching. Teaching is equal with learning and reporting before an audience. 72016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law

8. Conclusion Don’t teach too much. Let students practice and teach. Then they will learn by themselves. Teach basic idea through solving one of the most difficult problems. When student can solve such a difficult matter, she/he mastered basic ideas naturally. Try to become the most excellent teacher. Imitate a method of the excellent teacher first. Then, create new methods from your experiences. 82016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law

9. The end of Presentation Question(Chinese) : Is this case a joint tort? Three drivers act separately, so are there no joint torts? Answer: There is the same damages. Negligent act of each driver causes the same damages, so in this case there is a joint tort. 2016/2/16 How to learn and teach the Law 9 Presentation of Vietnam team August 18, 2012