Legal Research and Training Institute, training institution for lawyers in Japan, established under the Supreme court of Japan
The Legal Research and Training Institute is a government facility in Wako, Saitama, Japan, run by the Supreme Court and responsible for training judges, prosecutors, and attorneys. It contains two main divisions: research and training, with three major buildings and two dormitories housing participants who come from across the country.
The institute was established in 1947 as a reform of the Legal Research Institute created in 1939, which had paused during World War II. It relocated several times, moving from Kioi-cho in Tokyo to Yushima in 1971, then to Wako in 1994.
The institute carries the name of the court system it serves. Visitors observe professionals studying in separate areas, each focused on their specific legal roles.
The quiet location in Wako, away from Tokyo's busy center, provides a focused environment for training activities. The campus is well-organized with clearly defined areas, making it easy for visitors to find their way.
Judges and prosecutors train within the same institutional system as attorneys, yet no person may work simultaneously as an attorney and as a judge or prosecutor. This system ensures all legal professionals share a common foundational education while their careers remain strictly separated.
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