Constructing a model of "professionalism" for professional vocational businesses: Using labour and social security attorneys as a reference

Abstract

The legal profession In Japan has seen vast expansion over the last 20 years, with more than 40,000 legal professionals now practicing. This is a direct result of the establishment of a law school system and the expansion of the quote for admissions. This increase has also given rise to an increased competition for services of lawyers and law-related professionals in Japan. Professor Kota Fukui is leading a team of researchers based within the Graduate School of Law and Politics at Osaka University, investigating means of ensuring that service competition between lawyers and law-related professionals remains favourable to users. The findings will benefit users of these service providers, specifically corporate executives.