Legal Professionals who support the businesses in Japan
In the US:
700,000~900,000 Lawyers
350,000 CPAs
In Japan
Legal professionals are quite specialized by field.
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Licensed Experts |
Translation |
# of licensees |
License for what? |
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1 |
Bengoshi |
Attorney at law, Court lawyer, Barrister |
22,000 |
Represent a party at the court on any legal field. |
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2 |
Shakaihoken Romushi |
Certified Labor Consultant, Certified Labor Lawyer, Social Security Lawyer |
39,000 |
Represent a party on labor and social security administration. Represent a party on a labor dispute at ADR. |
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3 |
Shiho Shoshi |
Judicial Scrivener, Registration Lawyer |
18,000 |
Represent a party on registration of corporation, real estate, and so on. Represent a party at a simple court. |
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4 |
Benrishi |
Patent Lawyer, Patent Scrivener |
4,000 |
Represent a party on patent/trademark administration. |
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5 |
Zeirishi |
Tax Accountant, Tax Lawyer |
29,000 |
Represent a party on tax administration (tax return, etc.) |
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6 |
Konin Kaikeishi |
Certified Public Accountant, Audit Accountant |
15,000 |
Auditing
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7 |
Gyoseishoshi |
Administrative Scrivener, Administrative Lawyer, Immigration Lawyer |
69,000 |
Represent a party on other administration than the above. |
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Total |
196,000 |
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In order to get the licenses or certificates below you have to pass quite difficult examinations.
<ExaminationPass Rate>
- Bengoshi: 2~3% (at the old system)
- Shakaihoken Romushi: 8%~9%
l Each licensing above is legislated
Bengoshi vs. Shakaihoken Romushi
Medical Doctor vs. Chiropractor? (Orthopedist vs. Chiropractor?)
When you need to register your company, where do you go?
When you need to draft an employee handbook, where do you go?
When you need to obtain a VISA, where do you go?
When you need your representative in the court, where do you go?
When you need to register your patent/trademark, where do you go?
Who drafted the current employee handbook?
What is he?