Pengantar Ilmu Hukum 1: Pengertian dan Ruang Lingkup

Summary

This video discusses the subject of 'Introduction to Legal Studies,' focusing on its definition, scope, and importance as a foundational course in law schools across Indonesia. The course introduces students to core legal principles, concepts, and the relationship between law and society. Key topics include the historical development of legal studies, different categories and forms of law (e.g., written vs. unwritten, national vs. international), and interdisciplinary fields that support legal understanding, such as legal sociology and anthropology. The video emphasizes how this course is essential for understanding broader legal systems and knowledge.

Takeaways

• 📚 The course 'Introduction to Law' was first introduced in law schools during the Dutch colonial period in Batavia.
• 🌟 It is now a prerequisite course in law faculties across Indonesia, aiming to provide a foundational understanding of law.
• 📈 The course covers general concepts, theories, and principles of law, as well as its purposes and objectives.
• 🏛️ Law is viewed as a norm that regulates social life, with the ultimate goal of maintaining order.
• 🔍 The study of law can be categorized into written law and unwritten law, with the latter including customary law.
• 📖 Law as a discipline is divided into broad and narrow senses, covering all aspects of law and the objective study of legal norms, respectively.
• 🌐 The scope of law includes its role as a norm, a behavior pattern in society, and as a field of knowledge.
• 📝 Law can be analyzed from various perspectives, including its form, source, time of application, content, and nature.
• 🏫 The course is essential for law students to understand the main branches of law and their relationship with legal science.
• 🔑 The study of law also involves related disciplines such as legal history, legal sociology, legal anthropology, comparative law, and legal psychology.

Q & A

What is the historical background of the course 'Introduction to Legal Studies'?

The course 'Introduction to Legal Studies' was first introduced as 'Leading to the rest' in Resoul or Law School in Batavia during the Dutch colonial era. It was later adopted by Yogyakarta's university, which is now known as UGM Yogyakarta.

What is the primary focus of the 'Introduction to Legal Studies' course?

The course focuses on the principles, objectives, and overall aspects of law as a branch of knowledge. It aims to provide a general understanding of law and its various concepts and theories.

Why is the 'Introduction to Legal Studies' course considered a prerequisite in law curricula?

It serves as a foundational course that introduces students to the basic concepts and theories of law, preparing them for more specialized studies in the field.

What are the main objectives of the 'Introduction to Legal Studies' course?

The objectives include providing an understanding of the core and purpose of law, explaining the relationship between different parts of law and legal knowledge, and preparing students for further legal studies.

How is law defined in the context of this script?

Law is defined as a norm that regulates social life, serving as a guideline for community living.

What are the two categories of law mentioned in the script?

The two categories of law are: 1) Law in a broad sense, which encompasses all aspects related to law for the purpose of obtaining comprehensive knowledge, and 2) Law in a narrow sense, which studies the objective meaning of legal norms, also known as positive law or dogmatic law.

What are the characteristics of law as a science according to the script?

Law as a science has two main characteristics: prescriptive, meaning it studies the purpose, system, values, concepts, and norms of law; and applied, meaning it regulates the standards and procedures from paper to practice.

How can law be viewed from different perspectives?

Law can be viewed from various perspectives such as its form, source, time of application, content, nature, and the way it is maintained.

What is the difference between written and unwritten law as discussed in the script?

Written law is codified and published in legal documents, such as statutes and regulations, while unwritten law exists within society, is not codified, but is recognized and binding on society, such as customary law.

What are the two types of legal systems mentioned in the script?

The two types of legal systems mentioned are private law, which regulates individual relationships with a focus on personal interests (also known as civil or personal law), and public law, which regulates relationships between states or between states and individuals to protect the public interest (such as criminal law).

What are the supporting disciplines of 'Introduction to Legal Studies' mentioned in the script?

The supporting disciplines include legal history, legal sociology, legal anthropology, comparative law, and legal psychology.