Novice Lawyer Level 10 @ Kaohsiung: Key Tips for Lawyers from a Judge's Perspective
Last edited: 2026-07-27
Entering a courtroom, facing a solemn atmosphere and a judge with extensive trial experience, can sometimes make novice lawyers feel anxious and overwhelmed. What if a judge could offer some preliminary advice to novice lawyers, such as how legal briefs should be submitted, what essentially should be done in court, what remarks might touch upon a judge's taboos, and what expectations judges hold for lawyers? Having prior understanding of these aspects would certainly give lawyers a peace of mind, allowing them to focus more on legal argumentation!
Just like starting a game in the beginner village, you don't need to figure out trial tips all by yourself—here is a faster way! We have invited Judge Sun Chien-chih from the Taoyuan District Court to share insights from a judge's perspective on what lawyers should pay attention to during trials.
Judge Sun Chien-chih is by no means a typical judge in people's minds. We can often see Judge Sun's op-eds in newspapers and spot him at various social movement events. Not only is Judge Sun deeply engaged in promoting human rights issues, but he also frequently offers professional and unique perspectives on judicial reform. Novice lawyers are welcome to join the conversation; aside from improving your litigation skills, you will also get to personally experience this judge's distinctive ethos~
Time
August 13 (Sat) 13:30~16:30
Venue
Time Settlement (No. 22, Chonghua St., Tsoying Dist., Kaohsiung City)
Eligibility
Novice lawyers and trainee lawyers
Agenda
1:30~1:45 Opening and Self-Introductions
1:45~3:00 Sharing by Judge Sun Chien-chih
3:00~3:45 Discussion with Attorney Li I-ting
3:45~4:15 Q&A and Discussion
4:15~4:30 Participant Feedback
Speaker
Sun Chien-chih / Judge
Holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Fundamental Legal Studies from National Chengchi University. After graduating from the Judges and Prosecutors Training Institute, he spent two years feeling the sea breeze in Penghu before transferring to the Taoyuan District Court, where he fully experienced the overwork of judicial officials while gaining many opportunities to interact with NGOs. His master's thesis researched the developmental history of post-war Taiwanese civil law, sorting through the legacy of legal reception from the late Qing dynasty. Through nearly three years in the civil division so far, he has profoundly realized that, 'from the perspective of legal reception, no one in this country is exempt from being the subject of reform (including myself).'
Li I-ting / Attorney
A native of Kaohsiung, she studied at the National University of Kaohsiung and graduated from the Graduate Institute of Law at the same university. She has been practicing as a lawyer ever since graduation. She has also cooperated with the Judicial Reform Foundation to assist in wrongful conviction rescue cases. Though somewhat rebellious in her youth, after studying law she gradually came to realize the importance of the law and finds judicial injustice particularly intolerable, hoping to use her own strength to help those in need live better lives.
This article is an AI-generated translation of the original Chinese text. In the event of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.