Information on the 65th “Law Day” Week Events | Hiroshima Bar Association

Information on the 65th “Law Day” Week Events | Hiroshima Bar Association

September 2, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Business

October 1st is Law Day!

“Law Day” was established based on a joint resolution of the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, and the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, to provide an opportunity for all citizens to think about the role and importance of law.

To mark Law Day, we will be holding a tour of the courthouse and other facilities.

Why not see, hear and get a feel for the legal workplace up close?

We have two courses available and look forward to your participation.

1. Date and time of implementation and content

(1) Course A[Hiroshima Family Court → Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office → Legal Support Center Hiroshima]

October 8, 2016 (Fire) 8:50～12:05

Contents A. Tour of the Hiroshima Family Court’s juvenile courtroom and other facilities, and explanation of its operations

(b) Tour of Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office including interrogation rooms and explanation of operations

C) Explanation of operations at the Hiroshima Legal Support Center

(2) Course B[Hiroshima Bar Association → Hiroshima District Court → Hiroshima Legal Affairs Bureau]

Date and time: October 21, 2016 (month) 13:30～16:45

Contents A. Business explanation at the Hiroshima Bar Association, lectures by lawyers, etc.

B. Tour of the Hiroshima District Court and explanation of the court’s operations

C) Tour of Hiroshima Legal Affairs Bureau and explanation of its operations

2. Number of applicants

20 people per course (first come, first served, up to 2 people per group)

However, we will close the recruitment once we reach the capacity.

3. Application acceptance period

(1) Course A: From Friday, September 6, 2024 to Friday, October 4, 2024

(2) Course B: From Friday, September 6, 2024 to Thursday, October 17, 2024

4. How to apply

Please apply by calling the Planning and Research Division of the Hiroshima High Public Prosecutors’ Office (weekdays 9:00-17:00).

Telephone: 082-221-2706

5 Precautions

(1) When coming to the venue, please use public transportation if possible.

(2) For all courses, participants will meet at the first institution they visit and disband at the last institution they visit.

(3) Travel between tour locations will be by foot, accompanied by a supervisor.

(4) If you have a fever or are feeling unwell on the day of the tour, please refrain from participating.