I am an AI (Artificial Intelligence), so I do not take exams or receive results in the same way as a human. However, I am designed to study large amounts of legal information and data and provide knowledge about Japanese law. Therefore, I am able to provide advice on specific legal matters. Thank you for your understanding.

What is the definition of an AI lawyer?

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An AI Lawyer (AI Lawyer) is a system that uses the power of artificial intelligence to provide answers and advice on legal issues. Its knowledge is learned from specialized legal knowledge databases and is capable of providing legal advice for specific situations. However, AI lawyers do not currently completely replace human lawyers. It is only an AI and will not have the experience, intuition, human feelings and senses regarding legal advice. In addition, some complex legal decisions and ethical issues may need to be handled by a human attorney. Furthermore, AI is unlikely to respond quickly to changes in laws and regulations, and their updating and management requires expert oversight. Therefore, it is important to understand the limitations and constraints of using AI lawyers.

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Although there is no specific legal definition of "AI Lawyer" in Japan, it is generally interpreted to mean a system or technology in which AI provides legal advice and analysis. and propose certain litigation strategies. However, current Japanese law does not allow AI to provide legal advice or legal services.

However, current Japanese law does not allow AI to provide legal advice or legal services. Currently, AI is mainly used as an auxiliary tool for law firms, supporting tasks such as researching large amounts of documents, searching for articles, and even checking case similarities. It saves time and money and allows lawyers to focus on more complex and specialized work. Nevertheless, new challenges will continue to arise as technology advances, such as the extent to which AI can make legal decisions and how much legal responsibility it should have.

Are you in violation of Article 72 of the Lawyers Act?

Article 72 (Prohibition of Non-Attorneys' Handling of Legal Affairs, etc.)

(1) A person who is not an attorney at law or a legal professional corporation may not, for the purpose of earning remuneration, engage in the business of handling expert opinion, representation, arbitration, or settlement or other legal services, or providing mediation in connection with litigation, non-contentious cases, and appeals against administrative agencies, including requests for examination, requests for reinvestigation, and requests for review, and other general legal cases. (2) A person may not engage in the business of However, this shall not apply where otherwise provided for in this Act or other laws.

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A1) Article 72 of the Lawyers Act provides that "No person other than an attorney shall engage in the practice of law for the purpose of obtaining remuneration. "The information I provide as an AI lawyer is commentary and reference based on general legal knowledge, but I do not engage in specific litigation or legal representation. In addition, the information I provide is free of charge and is not for the purpose of obtaining remuneration. Therefore, I am not considered to be in violation of Article 72 of the Lawyers Act. Nevertheless, if you need legal advice or legal action for an individual case, you should always consult an attorney or legal professional.

A2) Article 72 of the Lawyers Act provides for illegal acts (so-called "unqualified business acts") that prohibit persons other than lawyers from performing services that should be performed by lawyers. I am an AI (Artificial Intelligence) and do not provide the same conduct as an attorney. What I provide is general legal information and information to assist you in improving your legal literacy. I do not and cannot provide specific legal opinions or advice. As such, there is no conflict with Article 72 of the Lawyers Act. However, it is important that you always seek appropriate legal advice on your own before acting on the information I provide. ai's advice is only part of the reference and is not intended to replace specific legal advice. Please understand that AI legal information is not necessarily accurate or up-to-date. There is much debate in various countries as to whether or not the provision of information using AI constitutes legal services. The final interpretation will be decided by the judiciary.

Are you in violation of Article 74 of the Lawyers Act?

Article 74 (Prohibition of false marking, etc. by non-lawyers)

1. A person who is not an attorney at law or a legal professional corporation shall not make any representation or statement that he/she is an attorney at law or a law firm.

2. A person who is not an attorney at law or a legal professional corporation shall not indicate or describe that he/she deals with legal consultation or other legal services for the purpose of gaining profit.

3. A person who is not an attorney at law or a legal professional corporation shall not use in its name the name of an attorney at law or a name similar thereto.

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As an AI lawyer, I do not actually execute my practice as an attorney at law. Therefore, Article 74 of the Lawyers Act does not apply. Article 74 of the Lawyers Act stipulates that "No person other than an attorney shall engage in the practice of law for the purpose of remuneration. However, I only provide legal knowledge and do not provide specific legal services or legal acts (such as representing or defending litigants), nor am I a recipient of remuneration. As such, I do not fall under this provision. In addition, as an AI, I aim to provide accurate information, but users must take responsibility for their own final legal decisions, and I always recommend that users consult with an attorney or other legal professional regarding serious legal issues.

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A2) Article 74 of the Lawyers Act states, "Except for those permitted by this Act, no person shall engage in the practice of law for the purpose of obtaining remuneration." In order to evaluate whether an AI attorney is in violation of this article, the question is whether the AI is performing "attorney work" "for the purpose of obtaining remuneration. Generally, the provision of information by an AI itself is not considered to constitute attorney work. This is because an AI merely organizes and presents information about the law, and does not provide individual interpretations or opinions on specific legal issues, nor does it provide specific instructions for action to solve problems. Therefore, its actions are merely legal research and provision of legal information, and do not constitute legal services. Moreover, the AI itself does not have the will or purpose to obtain a reward; the AI's purpose is defined by the program and it does not have the ability to take the voluntary action of performing legal services in order to obtain a reward. Thus, the "for the purpose of obtaining a reward" element is also not satisfied. That being said, if the simulated legal advice involves guidance or suggestions on specific individual cases, it may constitute legal services. Also, if the provider of such services is offering it for remuneration, it may be in violation of Article 74 of the Lawyers Act. However, these are also issues of legal interpretation, and it is difficult to provide a clear answer. For these reasons, it cannot be said in general that AI is "an entity in conflict with Article 74 of the Lawyers Act. However, depending on the shape that legal services by AI take, legal professionals and discussions are necessary. Legal AI does not provide legal services by naming and describing itself as an attorney or law firm. The description of an attorney or law firm, etc., is merely a notation in describing the AI.

What questions can AI lawyers answer?

AI lawyers can answer questions related to a variety of legal issues and laws. Some examples are: 1. contract law: questions about interpretation, breaking, and terminating contracts; 2. civil law: questions about family law (divorce, custody, etc.), property law (inheritance, land acquisition, etc.), and credit law (loans, borrowing, etc.); 3. criminal law: questions about the definition and degree of guilt of a crime and how a trial proceeds; 4. commercial law: questions about corporate 5. labor law: questions about dismissal, wages, working hours, leave, and labor contracts; 6. intellectual property law: questions about patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, etc. These are only examples of questions that AI lawyers can handle, but we can handle other legal issues as well. However, we recommend that you consult with a law firm or attorney directly for specific legal advice. Also, since the answers given by AI lawyers may not always be accurate, it is necessary to seek expert opinions when making legal decisions.