FAQs

   *  What is jurisCOMpendium?
   *  What makes jurisCOMpendium so unique?
   *  Would you explain the Socratic method?
   *  Is there anything special in jurisCOMpendium?
      - Mind map 2008 class notes
   *  What will you do in this site?
   *  Do you have any other project in mind?
   *  How can I contact the webmaster of jurisCOMpendium?

What is jurisCOMpendium?

It is the homepage of "Jurispendium series of law books," which will be published for the teachers and students of newly-established law schools in Korea.
American-style law schools are slated to open in March 2009.
"Jurispendium" is the trademark of a series of law books which will be published by Professor Park. ¡ã

What makes jurisCOMpendium so unique?

Jurispendium series of law books are unique in their format.
Each chapter is supposed to consist of:
- Introduction and outline of the chapter;
- Explanatory articles and/or leading cases, domestic or foreign;
- Summary of the chapter; and
- Questions in Socratic method.
As you may figure out, its content is quite similar to that of American casebooks for law students. ¡ã

Would you explain the Socratic method?

Of course. Let's consult Wikipedia on this topic. ¡ã

Is there anything special in jurisCOMpendium?

Yes, it will introduce the "Mind Mapping" presentation. You can catch the whole content of my presentation at a glace.
It could be seen as below.

Compared with another presentation technique, PowerPoint of Microsoft, Mind Mapping products of various software houses enables interactive communications during the presentation.
At present, Prof. Jerry Kang at UCLA School of Law is providing class lectures by using various information technologies including MindManager. ¡ã

What will you do in this jurisCOMpendium site?

First of all, this site will introduce major topics, which could be discussed and taught at Korean law schools.
For example, the webmaster will post a number of articles regarding "international business transactions," "corporate finance law," "international business law in the unification era," "trans-border data protection law" and so on.
Original language of the content will be provided in tact - in Korean or in English.

In the mean time, this site will be linked to various sites sharing such topics.
Of course, it will encourage interactive communications among law students and teachers.
In this regard, it will introduce "My Law School Days" experienced and recorded by several participants including the webmaster.
See "One Year at SMU, Dallas" and "Visiting Scholar's Report on the American Society and Law Schools." ¡ã

Do you have any other project in mind?

Yes, at this site, e-publishing (downloading) of law materials, and legal education and workshop will be realized.
Most of all, this site will make a forum for interdisciplinary research with specialists in other areas. ¡ã

How can I contact the webmaster of jurisCOMpendium?

Ok, you can reach Prof. Whon Il Park, Associate Professor of Law at Kyung Hee University, 24/7 via e-mail at onepark@khu.ac.kr or wpark17@gmail.com. ¡ã
Last updated December 12, 2007