Faculty of Law
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Important Notices
- Starting in April 2026, "Faculty of Law Department of Law" will be renamed "Faculty of Law Department of Law and Politics".
Faculty Overview
Diverse educational programs to meet your ambitions
Faculty of Law will start anew as "Department of Law and Politics" from FY2026.
Based on humanism, we aim to develop human resources who can contribute to solving real-world issues using a wide range of specialized knowledge in law, politics, and policy. By participating in international programs and exploratory practical programs, you can also gain a wealth of practical learning opportunities such as the faculty's unique exchange program, workshops, and fieldwork. Through the comprehensive support provided by the Global Lawyers Program (Legal Course) and the Civil Service and Diplomat Special Training Program, it is possible to connect to a variety of careers. In order to realize their dreams, each student has a full curriculum that opens up the future while accumulating various experiences.
Faculty Features 01
You can study both law and politics/policy studies at the same time!
This course develops students' thinking skills to grasp the essence of problems from both legal and political science perspectives and derive solutions.
Faculty Features 02
You can study in a double course system that allows you to freely combine six courses (specialized areas)!
Students can choose a main course (major) and sub-course (minor) from six diverse specialized fields, including business, public policy, international peace, environment, law, and Asian peace.
You can learn from multiple perspectives based on your interests.
Civil Life and Business Law Course
Students will acquire legal knowledge to live safe and secure lives as citizens, as well as legal and business knowledge to become excellent business people.
Public Policy and Administration Course
Students will look at policy issues and public issues in society, and through a combination of exercises and practice, they will develop the methods and thinking skills needed to solve them.
International Peace and Diplomacy Course
As global leaders who contribute to solving global issues, you will acquire highly specialized knowledge and language skills related to peace issues.
Environment and Sustainability Course
In order to realize a circular and symbiotic society of the future, students will learn about global issues from the perspectives of law and policy.
Faculty Features 03
Learn about a variety of international programs that will allow you to succeed globally!
We have a full range of unique study abroad programs, such as exchange programs (with scholarships) with the University of Warwick in the UK and the University of Oslo in Norway.
Faculty of Law 's Peace, Human Rights & Sustainability program is a program in English that teaches students about international peace, human rights, and environmental issues from a legal and policy perspective.
From the 2026 school year, we will launch the Down to Earth and Peace Program, which aims to develop human resources with problem-finding and problem-solving skills, focusing on the relationship between "Earth" and oneself, with the main focus on improving English proficiency.
Faculty Features 04
You can also learn about special programs to help you achieve your dreams!
We also offer a wide range of programs for the future, including legal profession, civil service, and global careers.
| Legal profession *Cumulative total since the school opened | |
| Bar Exam | 454 (as of November 2024) |
| International civil servants and diplomats | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs Specialist Staff Recruitment Examination *Cumulative total since the school opened | 52 people (as of March 2025) |
| International organizations and government-affiliated organizations *Performance over the past five years | 8 people (2 from the World Bank, 2 from UNICEF, and 4 from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)) |
| National and local government employees * Results of the "Special Civil Service Program" (graduated in 2011 and after) | |
| government official | 4 general employees (only those who have been offered employment), 77 general employees, 59 specialist employees |
| Local higher officials (prefectural government) | 96 people |
| Government ordinance-designated city | 101 people |
| Tokyo special wards, core cities, and other city halls | 176 people |
| Public safety system | 36 people |
Faculty Features 05
Learn through hands-on inquiry-based practical programs!
Through workshops, fieldwork, internships and more, you'll be at the forefront of problem-solving.
curriculum
Diverse careers including legal profession, diplomacy, civil service, and private sector
Students can consider their careers while gaining a variety of experiences, including a wide range of specialized subjects, studying abroad, industry-academia collaboration projects, and workshops led by external Lecturer.
First year
Acquire knowledge that will serve as the foundation for diverse learning
In the required course "Fundamentals of Law and SDGs," students will learn the fundamentals of law and politics while also understanding the relationship between specialized subjects and the SDGs. In the "First-Year Seminar," students will acquire the basic skills to independently collect and interpret the necessary literature and materials on legal and policy issues, hold group discussions, consolidate diverse opinions, make presentations, and compile reports.
Second Year
"Course learning" tailored to your interests begins
From the second year onwards, students will choose a field or topic that interests them and move on to a specialized course. Based on the advanced specialist knowledge they acquire through course subjects, they will develop the ability to apply knowledge to society and communication skills.
For example, in the Legal Course, students develop practical application skills by examining actual legal applications and issues related to various systems through case studies and precedent research in legal practice seminars covering seven major subjects, including constitutional law. The Civil and Business Law Course offers "Business & Law Workshops I-III" to develop practical business skills. The Public Policy and Administration Course offers "Public Policy Workshops A and B" to develop the methods and thinking skills needed to solve policy and public issues. Students comprehensively utilize the knowledge and skills acquired in these workshops, apply them to social issues, and develop creative thinking skills to devise solutions. Furthermore, the all-English "Peace, Human Rights & Sustainability Program (PHRS)" is available to cultivate individuals who can utilize their strong communication skills to play an active role and contribute globally.
In addition to these, specialized seminars starting in the fall semester of the second year cultivate communication skills that allow students to logically explain their own thoughts and reasons on issues where opinions are conflicting, and to reconcile diverse opinions. Through these applied subjects, subjects involving collaborative work in groups, and active learning, students will develop communication skills and the ability to apply knowledge to society.
3rd and 4th year
Students will learn practically through seminars, fieldwork, workshops, and other activities.
Think about how you can utilize your specialized knowledge in society and use it to advance your career.
Students can gain a wide range of experiences through a variety of specialized subjects, study abroad, exploratory and practical projects, and workshops, all of which can be used to advance their careers. Through the "Hachioji Urban Development Fieldwork," "Global Coexistence and Peace Creation Fieldwork," "International Peace and Diplomacy Workshop," and "Asia Public Management Study Tour," students will develop the ability to listen to voices from the field, identify issues, and consider solutions. Furthermore, through internships, students will gain the ability to consider more realistic problem-solving methods by learning about actual work. We aim to cultivate individuals who can contribute to society and world peace through career-oriented learning in domestic and global companies, as well as in the legal profession, civil service, and diplomacy.
Career Paths and Qualifications
Post-graduation career paths and qualifications
Main career paths after graduation
In addition to diplomats, the school has also produced successful candidates for global careers, such as with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In addition, some graduates have used their legal expertise and study abroad experience to find employment in major companies in a wide range of fields, including finance, consulting, construction, manufacturing, life insurance, non-life insurance, and mass media. The wide variety of career paths available after graduation is one of the major features of the Soka University Faculty of Law.
Qualifications that can be acquired
He has achieved a high passing record in the national and local civil service examinations. Another feature of Faculty of Law is that it has a high active pass rate. In terms of passing the bar exam, it is one of the best higher education institutions in Japan established after the war. We have also produced international lawyers who can play an active role in the world.
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I am studying every day to pass the bar exam! In the future, I hope to succeed in corporate law!
Legal Course (formerly Legal Profession Course)
Get a job in the construction industry! Acquire practical business skills through problem-solving classes at the Faculty of Faculty of Law!
Civil Life and Business Law Course (formerly Business Law Course)
Solid skills acquired in the Public Policy and Administration course! Demonstrating his skills even during job hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was offered a job at a major printing company!
Public Policy and Administration Course
After returning home from studying abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was able to switch my mindset and enjoy job hunting! I got a job offer from a major hygiene product manufacturer!
International Peace and Diplomacy Course
Study hard for 10 hours every day! Pass the bar exam on the first try with the consistent and systematic educational curriculum of the Faculty of Faculty of Law GLP and Law School!
Legal Course (formerly Legal Profession Course)
A fulfilling four years balancing Faculty of Law studies with club activities! Received a job offer from a major general contractor!
Civil Life and Business Law Course (formerly Business Law Course)
Become a civil servant after graduation! Learn not just in the classroom, but through fieldwork to see the real world and develop practical skills in the field!
Public Policy and Administration Course
I learned about environmental issues in my seminars and realized my desire to contribute to the global environment through job hunting! I got a job offer from a major Japanese chemical manufacturer!
Environment and Sustainability (formerly Global Peace and Coexistence Course)