Kobe City: FY2025 2nd Legal Counseling for Children in cooperation with Hyogo Bar Association

Notice: Establishment of Consultation Service for Children’s Concerns by Lawyers

Kobe City Board of Education, Administrative Office, Children and Students Division (July 28, 2025 Press Release)

A legal consultation service will be opened in cooperation with the Hyogo Prefectural Bar Association for children, students, and their guardians of municipal school kindergartens. Lawyers will provide professional advice on worries and legal issues in school life.

Outline of the event

• Organizers: Hyogo Bar Association “Consultation on Children’s Issues” and Kobe City Board of Education
• Target: Children enrolled in municipal schools and their parents/guardians
• Venue: Hyogo Bar Association Hall (1-4-3 Tachibanadori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City)

Date and time

Morning Session

• Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (last consultation at 11:00)
• Dates: August 5 (Tuesday), 7 (Thursday), 19 (Tuesday), 21 (Thursday), 26 (Tuesday), 2025

Afternoon Session

• Time: 13:00 – 16:00 (last consultation at 15:00)
• Dates: August 4 (Mon.), 6 (Wed.), 20 (Wed.), 25 (Mon.), 27 (Wed.), 2025

How to apply (advance reservation required)

1. Application window: Hyogo Bar Association
2. Method of acceptance:
   • Telephone, FAX, or mail (any of these are acceptable)
   • Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00

Other

• Information will also be distributed to parents via “Suguru” (a communication tool for schools and kindergartens).
• Future schedule will be announced as soon as it is determined.
• More information: Hyogo Bar Association official website