2005 National Judicial Examination Advanced Course Civil Procedure Law and Arbitration Law

Author: Fu Ying / Wang Feng
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The early form of the Sunflower Series for the Judicial Examination was the "Outline for 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 Professor Fu Ying and Wang Feng's writing of this series was to demonstrate their profound knowledge and the "rigorous and pragmatic" nature of their work, while enhancing the effectiveness of the material in preparing for the exam. From the main content arrangement to the design of the format and the elegant 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 and an extensive knowledge base, surpassing ordinary exam preparation books. Its professionalism is sufficient for use as a college law textbook. If students study this book diligently, accumulate knowledge, and not only master the exam but also lay a solid foundation for future legal careers, they will benefit greatly. The book subtly imparts the invaluable legal thinking of a legal professional through its unique structure, narrative methods, and reasoning, even as it teaches legal knowledge.
Some students complain that the series is too heavy and difficult to handle. However, the Judicial Examination has become increasingly challenging over the years and is no longer the same as the lawyer qualification exam of the past. Under such circumstances, it is 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 a misguided approach. The two professors did not cater to or encourage this wrong mindset but continued to dedicate their efforts with a scientific 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:
- "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"
- "Jurisprudence · Legal History · Constitution · Legal Ethics" (8 volumes in total).
It follows the National Judicial Examination syllabus and is based on laws, regulations, and supplementary judicial interpretations, organized by subject. The content adopts academic consensus and creatively divides each chapter into four levels:
Level 1: Key Points Summary
This section lists the relatively important points of the chapter. The brilliance of the Key Points Summary lies in its direct focus on the chapter's core, using concise language to clarify the intrinsic logic of law and create a systematic learning framework. It helps students understand what knowledge to absorb to complete this framework and turn it into a firmly retained knowledge system. Without this level, jumping directly to "key points" would be ineffective—this is the significance of the Key Points Summary.
Level 2: Relevant Legal Provisions
This section collects important legal provisions that may be tested, arranged scientifically for easy association. The Relevant Legal Provisions level organizes provisions related to the chapter's key points by importance. The cited provisions include those found in general "Judicial Examination Laws and Regulations Compilation" but also those not mentioned there 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 these equally vital provisions, which are often easier to understand and widely used in practice. 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, easily confused, or potentially examable legal systems are also given thorough attention. This allows students to compare, generalize, and interconnect important knowledge, achieving twice the result with half the effort. This effort makes the Relevant Legal Provisions level richer and more comprehensive 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
This section interprets the relevant legal provisions. Based on the content of the Relevant Legal Provisions, authoritative discussions fully explain the true meaning of the provisions, avoiding misunderstandings and dead ends in learning. At the same time, it highlights easily confused or overlooked points among 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—how could this not be advantageous?
Level 4: Chapter Puzzle Solving
This section thoroughly understands the legislative intent and the examiner's reasoning, further clarifying the connections and applications of legal provisions. The Chapter Puzzle Solving is the series' most valuable part. It distills key points, analyzes examination directions, explains why questions are posed from a certain angle, and provides effective study methods for each section. It ensures that related knowledge points and easily overlooked but important details are reviewed comprehensively. All these are discussed in depth 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, the two professors have pioneered a unique writing style, using straightforward yet clear language to explain complex legal issues. Their ability is truly remarkable, allowing students who have used this series to realize that law is not as obscure as commonly perceived but a sacred field filled with wisdom, mission, and allure.
Moreover, an important point is that if you encounter difficulties while studying this book, you can visit the Sunflower Legal Forum (Sunflower Bible Judicial Exam Forum: www.khbd.com.cn) hosted by the two professors. Your questions will receive timely and authoritative free answers. The Sunflower Legal Forum gathers a passionate group of legal professionals, a vibrant and supportive community full of hope. We look forward to your joining us.