What is the Keio University Faculty of Law like?

Until high school, I focused mainly on studying English. However, in my third year of high school, I researched false accusations in a politics and economics class. This sparked my interest in the law and the mechanisms of society, leading me to apply to the Faculty of Law.

I'm from Okinawa Prefecture. Until my second year of high school, I was devoted to soccer in my club activities, and I focused on entrance exam studies starting from my third year. I was interested in becoming a lawyer, so I chose the Faculty of Law.

I'm from Fukuoka. The high school I attended had inquiry-based learning and global courses, and in my second year, I studied abroad in Sweden for a year. There, I became interested in politics and education, which led me to choose the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Law.

I thought university students would have more free time, but in reality, I have classes starting from the first period, and with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs, every day passes by in the blink of an eye. However, unlike high school, I'm free to use my time as I wish. I can slack off as much as I want if I choose to. Therefore, I also feel the responsibility of having to make my own decisions.

Outside of class, I have been involved in Boy Scouts since the second grade of elementary school. Now, I support elementary and junior high school students.

In Okinawa, I lived a lively life with my family, so to be honest, I felt very lonely when I first started living alone (of course, it's not a problem now that it's been nearly a year since I enrolled, haha). With many classes and extracurricular activities, there really isn't enough time, but it's very fulfilling because of that.

One of the things I'm glad about since entering university is meeting various people. Meeting people who are already out in society and starting businesses, not just those within the university, is very refreshing for me.

For my club, I've joined a futsal circle called Keio El Reina (it will become part of the Athletic Association starting in April 2026!). The level is high and it's very fun. There are people from powerhouse schools and those who have competed nationally whom I couldn't have played against in Okinawa, which is very stimulating.

At first, I was confused by the change in environment, but now I've gotten used to the rhythm of university life. There are many moments when I feel the course content is directly connected to society, and it's very fun to learn about things I'm interested in.

For languages, I'm taking intensive English. The intensive course is quite tough with classes four times a week, but the appeal is that you can take them in small groups.

I joined three clubs when I first enrolled, but now I'm active in just one: AIESEC. AIESEC is the world's largest student organization, operating in 126 countries and regions worldwide and at 25 university chapters in Japan, primarily managing overseas internships.

I was campaigning for the representative election until recently, and I've been appointed to serve as the representative starting in April of my second year. It looks like my AIESEC activities will get even busier, so I'm bracing myself to ensure I don't neglect my studies.

I haven't fully decided on my future career path yet, but first, I want to work hard on my English studies and increase my opportunities to use it.

Also, in the Faculty of Law, you can take not only law-related subjects but also humanities and natural sciences as general education subjects. I'm taking a world history class, and it's very interesting as a field different from law. I think the appeal of the Faculty of Law is that you can study other things even if your path isn't set.

My primary goal is to become a lawyer, so I'm also considering taking the legal profession course. Even if society keeps changing, I don't think laws will disappear. I find that appealing. I think balancing studying to become a lawyer with other activities will be difficult at times, but I want to challenge myself by managing my time well.

When I first enrolled, everyone around me seemed so amazing that I was intimidated at first.

But when you dive into a high-level environment, your own level rises too. So, I think you should challenge yourself without compromising and dive into the things you want to do. Even things you think are difficult are opportunities for you to grow.

I think studying for entrance exams is tough, but your own growth and a fun future are waiting beyond that. Good luck!