"The Department of Law was established in 1992 and began to enroll undergraduate students the following year. Starting with one class per grade level, the department gradually expanded and increased to three classes. In 1999, the Master's program in Law was established to meet the rapidly developing needs of society. In 2005, the department was divided into three departments, including the Department of Law, the Department of Finance and Law, and the Department of Science and Technology Law. Since the 2011 academic year, the department has restructured its undergraduate program to meet the needs of contemporary society, offering two separate degree programs: the Department of Law and the Department of Finance and Law. The graduate program currently accepts 18 students each year, mainly from students who have graduated from law or related disciplines such as finance and law, political law, and science and technology law. The Master's program in Law was established in 1999 and also accepts 18 graduate students each year, mainly from students who have graduated from law or related disciplines such as finance and law, political law, finance and law, and science and technology law. In 2014, the Master's program in Law for in-service professionals was established, accepting individuals from non-law backgrounds who wish to pursue further studies. The educational mission of the department is to focus on student guidance, cultivate legal professionals with core abilities, solid legal theory foundation, practical knowledge, responsibility, noble character, basic foreign language abilities, information capabilities, and humanistic literacy to contribute to society and the nation. The department's curriculum design emphasizes diversity, particularly emphasizing language, information, and integrated analytical training. Additionally, the department focuses on combining legal theory with practical skills, encouraging student participation in community legal services and legal education advocacy. In the 107 academic year, the department offers 17 admission spots for students recommended by the "Star Program" and 63 spots for individual applications. Please refer to the school's admission brochure for more information. We welcome students with an interest in law to apply.

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The National Examination Honor Roll:

Since the first graduating class of the undergraduate department in 1997, the number of outstanding alumni who have passed the judicial special examination and the lawyer qualification examination has accumulated to more than 100 people. In the 107th year of the judicial examination announcement, the performance of Ming Chuan law professionals was outstanding, with a total of 16 people nominated for the list of successful candidates in domestic and foreign judicial examinations, including 4 recent graduates. We hope that Ming Chuan law professionals can maintain their strong performance in examinations and pass on the tradition to the next generation. Ming Chuan law professionals have gained an excellent reputation in the field of judicial practice and have created a gold-lettered signboard for Ming Chuan law professionals.

Judicial Officials Examination.

Q: What do you learn in a law school?

A: To prepare students for the judicial exam (judges and lawyers), the curriculum of the law school includes the following courses: In the first two years, students take foundational legal courses such as the Constitution of the Republic of China, General Principles of Criminal Law, General Principles of Civil Law, General Principles of Civil Code, Property Law, Family Law, Inheritance Law, Specific Offenses in Criminal Law, and Administrative Law. In the third and fourth years, students take specialized courses such as Corporate Law, Insurance Law, Specific Provisions of Civil Code, Civil Procedure Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Negotiable Instruments Law, and Legal English.

In addition, to accommodate students' interests, the law school also offers a variety of elective courses, including courses on Court Organization Law, Introduction to Mainland Chinese Law, Labor Law, Land Regulations, International Public Law, Maritime Law, Civil Case Studies, Criminal Case Studies, Securities Trading Law, Social Security Law, Juvenile Justice Law, Private International Law, Criminology, Jurisprudence, Legal Documents, and Legal Practice. A "Technology and Law Credit Program" is also available for students interested in intellectual property law, which includes courses such as Patent Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Cybersecurity Law, and E-commerce Law.

Q: What is the difference between a law school and a finance and law school?

A: The curriculum of a law school focuses more on subjects related to national examinations and the drafting of legal documents, while a finance and law school not only requires legal expertise but also a foundation in finance and economics. Courses in a finance and law school may include Securities Trading Law, Futures Trading Law, Financial Regulations, and Tax Regulations.

Q: What jobs can you get after graduating from law school besides becoming a lawyer or a judge?

A: Graduates can also take the local civil service exam, become notaries, clerks, law enforcement officers, recorders, or investigators. If they do not want to take national examinations, they can also work as corporate legal counsel or administrative staff in private companies.

Q: What are the necessary conditions for entering a law school?

A: Of course, hard work is a must, as there is no shortcut to studying law, and it may be more challenging than other majors. Therefore, it is best to have an interest in law before pursuing a law degree. In addition, to excel in law, students need to have some logical reasoning skills to express their thoughts clearly and logically when answering questions.

Q: Does law school require taking math courses?

A: As far as law schools are concerned, there are no calculus courses offered, but they may offer elective courses in accounting, economics, and related subjects. Generally, math courses are not required in law school.

Q: Does the law department not have the problem of English original books?

A: In principle, when studying the laws of the Republic of China, the law department will not encounter the problem of English original books. However, when studying English and American law, English original books will be used. Additionally, the judicial examination in Taiwan includes a subject called "Legal English," so a certain level of English proficiency is required.