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What is an attorney in Japan?

In Japan, attorneys at law (弁護士, bengoshi, lit. "advocate") form the base of the country's legal community.

How many law schools are there in Japan?

There were 72 law schools as of July 2013 in Japan. Applications in law school in Japan has been declining sharply from approximately 70,000 applicants in 2004 to approximately 20,000 in 2015. This is due to the high tuition, difficulty of finding employment, and the pre-examination whose enrollment has increased.

What was the name of the Japanese bar before World War II?

These individuals were referred to as quasi-members (準会員, junkaiin) of the bar. None remain in practice today.

What bar associations do lawyers belong to?

According to a 2008 survey by the Japanese Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA), 39.4% of all lawyers belong to the three Tokyo bar associations (Tokyo Bar Association, First Tokyo Bar Association, and Second Tokyo Bar Association).

When was the Attorney Act passed?

The Attorney Act (弁護士法, bengoshihō) was promulgated in 1949, which officially laid down the mission of an attorney at law, as well as establishing other requirements for those in the profession.

When did the legal profession begin?

Regulation of legal professionals began during the Meiji Restoration. In 1890 , the Criminal Code was amended, which recognized the right to legal representation during a criminal trial. The state's representative at the trial, known as a Procurator, was given the prestige of being a government official. By association, it unofficially granted a modicum of official status to the daigennin.

Can I take the bar exam if I have not graduated from law school?

Those who have not graduated from law school may take the bar examination after passing a preliminary qualifying examination ("Yobi-Shiken"). But passing a preliminary exam is still a minor path and most people are from law school. In 2015, the pass rate for the pre-examination was 3%.