Law and political science are academic disciplines that search for the ideal shape of the self and society in the context of human relationships. It is important that students develop the ability to independently inquire and learn about issues that affect them directly. Rikkyo's Graduate School of Law and Politics is unique among Japanese graduate schools in its tradition of placing the utmost emphasis on this point. The enthusiasm that fills our academic community stimulates and reinvigorates further quests for new horizons in each research area. Not only are their academic studies and research full of vigor, but their achievements have also attracted a great deal of attention in Japan and abroad. At a time when values are becoming highly diversified and society is undergoing revolutionary changes, it is essential to train and question ourselves diligently while pursuing our own direction in an atmosphere of true freedom and creativity. Rikkyo's Graduate School of Law and Politics provides the ideal study environment for students with such aspirations.
