Career SupportRikkyo University’s Law and Politics
Career Support for an Evolving Era
In the "100-year life" era, your career will no longer follow a simple, linear path from education to work and then retirement. Instead, we anticipate a "multi-stage" lifestyle in which people move back and forth between work and education across diverse fields. As rapid technological innovation accelerates changes in our industrial structure, predicting the future becomes increasingly difficult — a reality often described as a VUCA environment. Furthermore, in a post-pandemic society, verbal communication has gained the utmost importance. No matter how the times change, the core requirements remain the same: a foundation of knowledge, skills, logical thinking, judgment, expression, and strong character.
The College of Law and Politics provides advanced professional education in law and political science to foster individuals who can thrive in any era. Our goal is to cultivate the ability to think independently and continue learning throughout life while offering high-quality career support that leverages each student's unique strengths and personality.
The College of Law and Politics provides advanced professional education in law and political science to foster individuals who can thrive in any era. Our goal is to cultivate the ability to think independently and continue learning throughout life while offering high-quality career support that leverages each student's unique strengths and personality.
Personalized Career Support
Graduates of the College of Law and Politics pursue diverse paths, including the legal profession, the private sector, and public service. To match these diverse goals, we provide meticulous career support through both our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs.
Academic Curriculum
- First Year: Future Skills Project (FSP) In this seminar, students work independently to find solutions to real-world challenges present ed by actual companies.
- Gateway to Law and Politics These courses are designed to spark interest in society and foster professional awareness. Programs are tailored to specific student interests:
- Business and Media: Bridges the gap between current events and academic learning to prepare students for life as responsible professionals.
- Introduction to Public Service: Provides essential information for students interested in careers in the public sector.
- Introduction to Legal Professions: For students aiming to become judges, prosecutors, lawyers, or specialists such as judicial scriveners and patent attorneys.
- Introduction to Finance: Helps students interested in the financial industry develop a concrete career plan.
- Business and Media: Bridges the gap between current events and academic learning to prepare students for life as responsible professionals.
- Second Year: Career Planning Formation Graduates of the Faculty of Law are invited as guest speakers to discuss their career paths and perspectives, helping current students understand how their legal studies can contribute to their future work and personal growth.
- Second & Third Years: Internship Study Students study communication theories to deepen self-understanding and build effective relationships.Through internships, they bridge the gap between their legal studies and society while cultivating a professional mindset.
Student-Led Career Support Initiatives
At the College of Law and Politics, students can take an active role in career support by serving as Student Staff for Career Support. Rather than simply participating, students take responsibility for everything from planning and selecting speakers to negotiation and event management.
Through this experience, students develop coordination skills, communication abilities, and a sense of responsibility that are essential for any professional. The process of preparing for events while engaging with the values and career paths of guest speakers offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on one’s own future.
These student-led initiatives encourage students to develop a strong career mindset and the resilience to pave their own paths through trial and error.
（※Most programs are conducted in Japanese.）
Through this experience, students develop coordination skills, communication abilities, and a sense of responsibility that are essential for any professional. The process of preparing for events while engaging with the values and career paths of guest speakers offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on one’s own future.
These student-led initiatives encourage students to develop a strong career mindset and the resilience to pave their own paths through trial and error.
（※Most programs are conducted in Japanese.）
