한밭대학교대학원

Department Overview and Objectives

The Department of Law and Public Administration at Hanbat National University was established in 2025 with the goal of cultivating practice-oriented public professionals through specialized legal education.

The department is designed for current public officials and members of public institutions, aiming to strengthen their ability to interpret laws in policy implementation and to develop professional competencies that integrate theoretical and practical knowledge. Through this, students enhance their capacity to ensure legal accountability within public organizations and uphold the rule of law in administrative practices.

Furthermore, by fostering public professionals who pursue harmony between public interest and administrative practice, the department seeks to contribute to the development of the nation and local communities.

Focuses of Education and Research

Students develop expertise to systematically understand and analyze various areas of law and the principles of administrative operations.

They also cultivate the ability to integrate theory and practice in law and public administration, ensuring legal accountability and legitimacy within public organizations. In addition, they build competence to analyze diverse social issues arising in administrative processes and to propose reasonable policy alternatives and legal interpretations.

Applications and Related Industries

• National and local government officials, police officers, prosecution officials, court officials, fire service officials, correctional officers, National Assembly Secretariat, and National Election Commission
• Licensed professionals such as judicial scriveners, patent attorneys, labor attorneys, tax accountants, insurance adjusters, and appraisers
• Public institutions and various civic or public-interest organizations
• Government-funded research institutes, think tanks, and legal, administrative, or general affairs positions in private corporations

The Nature of the Discipline and Its Prospects

The Department of Law and Public Administration cultivates practice-oriented professionals equipped with legal and administrative expertise required in both the public and private sectors.

Beyond theory-based academic research, the department pursues practical education that enables students to resolve real-world legal issues and enhance the efficiency of policy implementation.

In response to the globalization of legal and administrative service markets, the development of Sejong City, and the growing demand for public policy in local communities, the department aims to nurture leaders in law and public administration.

Through these efforts, we seeks to contribute to national and regional development while leading sustainable growth and innovation in the field of law and public administration.