法学, or "law studies," is the academic discipline that focuses on the study of laws, legal systems, and legal principles. It encompasses various branches, including 民法 (civil law), 刑法 (criminal law), and 行政法 (administrative law). Students of 法学 learn about the creation, interpretation, and application of laws, as well as the role of legal institutions in society. In 法学, scholars analyze legal theories and frameworks to understand how laws affect individuals and communities. This field also examines the relationship between law and other areas, such as 社会学 (sociology) and 政治学 (political science), to explore how laws influence social behavior and governance.