2005 National Judicial Examination Advanced Course Criminal Law

Author: Fu Ying
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The early form of the Sunflower Series for the Judicial Examination was the "Outline of the National Lawyer Qualification Examination" co-authored by Professors Fu Ying and Wang Feng. It was internally printed in Beijing from 1997 to 2000 and gained immense popularity among candidates in the capital. Due to strong demand from candidates, it was officially published in 2003. Later, the two professors personally revised and oversaw its multiple reprints. The Sunflower Series for the Judicial Examination is guided by a scientific layout and is highly suitable for both the examination and guiding judicial practice. The core motivation behind the writing of this series by Professors Fu Ying and Wang Feng was to demonstrate the rigor and practicality of their work through profound knowledge among numerous study materials, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the textbook in preparing for the exam. From the main content arrangement to the design of the format and the aesthetically pleasing cover style, the series has captivated candidates and inspired numerous publishers to follow suit. One of the series, "Advanced Course for the National Judicial Examination," though named a "course," features an innovative layout system and an exceptionally rich knowledge base, surpassing ordinary exam preparation books. Its professionalism is sufficient to serve as a college-level law textbook. If students study this book diligently, accumulate knowledge, and not only master the judicial examination but also lay a solid professional foundation for future legal careers, this is because the book subtly conveys the invaluable legal thinking of a legal professional through its unique structure, narrative, and reasoning methods while teaching legal knowledge. Some students complain that the series is too heavy and difficult to handle. However, it must be noted that the difficulty of the judicial examination has been increasing year by year and is no longer the same as the lawyer qualification examination of years ago. Under such circumstances, it is nearly impossible to pass the exam through short-term cramming. Relying on a book that simply highlights "essentials" or "key points" and expecting to pass the exam through brief cramming is nothing but a misguided approach. The two professors did not cater to or encourage this wrong mindset but continued to dedicate their efforts with a scientific spirit and pragmatic attitude. Despite being called the "Sunflower Bible," the series contains no shortcuts or tricks. The "Advanced Course for the National Judicial Examination" includes eight books: "Civil Law," "Criminal Law," "Civil Procedure Law and Arbitration Law," "Criminal Procedure Law," "Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure Law," "International Law · Private International Law · International Economic Law," "Commercial Law and Economic Law," and "Jurisprudence · Legal History · Constitution · Legal Ethics." These books are organized around the national judicial examination syllabus and are based on laws, regulations, and. The content is classified by subject. The entire book adopts academic consensus and creatively divides the layout of each chapter into four levels:
Level 1: Key Points Summary—Lists the relatively important points of each section. The precision of the Key Points Summary lies in directly targeting the section's focus, using simple language to clarify the intrinsic logic of law, and constructing a comprehensive learning framework. This helps students understand what knowledge to absorb during review to complete the framework and solidify their memory. Without this level, jumping directly to "key points" would be ineffective, which is precisely the significance of the Key Points Summary.
Level 2: Related Legal Provisions—Gathers important provisions that may be tested, arranged scientifically for easy recall. This level organizes provisions related to each section by importance, including those mentioned in general "Judicial Examination Laws and Regulations Compilation" as well as those not covered but crucial for solving special problems and understanding legislative intent, such as "Supreme People's Court Resolutions" and "Supreme People's Court Letters." Collecting comprehensive laws, regulations, and equally important yet overlooked "resolutions" and "letters" is a monumental task. Most judicial examination guides only reference the "Judicial Examination Laws and Regulations Compilation" and ignore equally vital or more easily understood and widely used "resolutions" and "letters." Professors Fu Ying and Wang Feng keenly recognized the importance of this content. Additionally, under a specific legal system, besides the relevant laws and regulations, provisions from closely related legal systems that are easily confused or may serve as exam points are also thoroughly addressed. This allows students to compare, generalize, and interconnect key knowledge, achieving twice the result with half the effort. This effort makes the "Related Legal Provisions" level more comprehensive and rich than ordinary "Key Legal Provisions" books while being far more concise than general "Laws and Regulations Compilations." It can fully replace both "Key Legal Provisions" and "Laws and Regulations Compilations."
Level 3: Legal Provision Commentary—Interprets the related legal provisions of each section. Based on the content of the "Related Legal Provisions," this level provides authoritative explanations of the true meaning of the provisions, avoiding misunderstandings and dead ends in learning. It also highlights easily confused or mistaken points across related provisions, enabling students not only to memorize the provisions but also to grasp their essence. Understanding the provisions allows for better memorization and application.
Level 4: Section Puzzle Solving—Fully understands the legislative intent and the examiner's reasoning, further clarifying the connections and applications of the provisions. This is the core of the series. For each section, it extracts key points, analyzes examination directions, explains why questions are posed from this angle, and provides effective review strategies. It ensures that related knowledge points and easily overlooked but important details are covered during review. All these are concisely discussed in the book. Additionally, "Points to Note" in bold type are included to highlight easily misunderstood, overlooked, or confused aspects of the knowledge points.
Beyond fully absorbing the strengths of other judicial examination books and avoiding pitfalls, Professors Fu Ying and Wang Feng have pioneered a unique approach in language organization and narrative style. They use plain yet clear language to explain complex legal issues, a skill truly remarkable. Students who have studied this series realize that law is not as obscure as commonly perceived but is instead a sacred field filled with wisdom, mission, and allure.
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