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UKM Global: Workshop on Strengthening Research Collaboration between UII Faculty of Law and UKM

Yogyakarta, 16 February 2026. On Monday, 16 February 2026, the Faculty of Law of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) conducted a workshop aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Faculty of Law UII and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The workshop featured Assoc. Professor Dr. Akmal Sabarudin (Director of the International Relations Center – UKM Global) as the main speaker. The event was attended by the leadership of the Faculty of Law UII, ranging from the Dean to Heads of Departments, as well as administrative staff of the Faculty of Law UII and representatives from the UII International Office.

The workshop began with an opening address by the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum. In his remarks, the Dean stated that the workshop on strengthening collaboration between the Faculty of Law UII and UKM is a very important and strategic program. This is based on several reasons:

  1. The cooperation between the Faculty of Law UII and UKM has been running well through various international mobility programs involving students, lecturers, and administrative staff. Through this workshop, it is expected that new opportunities will emerge to further enhance this already strong cooperation;

  2. The cooperation between the Faculty of Law UII and UKM is highly strategic, especially since UKM is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world. Through this workshop, it is expected that the effectiveness of collaboration between the Faculty of Law UII and UKM will help improve the global standing and reputation of the Faculty of Law UII.

Furthermore, during the workshop session, Professor Dr. Akmal Sabarudin delivered a presentation on Global Opportunities and Cooperation at UKM. From his presentation, it was identified that UKM has been officially recognized as one of the research universities in Malaysia. As a result, UKM places a strong emphasis on research activities, particularly those leading to joint publications. Based on the data presented, UKM has produced 1,541 joint publications in North America, 8,074 joint publications in Europe, 9,819 joint publications in the Asia-Pacific region, and 1,549 joint publications in South America.

From this profile, it is evident that UKM can serve as a highly potential partner for enhancing academic capacity and internationalization programs, especially in the fields of research and publication. This cooperation is also expected to further support the realization of internationalization programs in a more concrete and impactful manner.

The workshop also included an interactive question-and-answer session between participants and the speaker. During this session, participants showed strong enthusiasm by raising questions about the extent of collaboration opportunities between the Faculty of Law UII and UKM, particularly in relation to international mobility programs, research collaboration, and community engagement initiatives.

The workshop concluded with the presentation of a souvenir and a group photo session between the speaker and the workshop participants.

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Undergraduate Study Program in Law Conducts Socialization for 20-Credit Internship Program

The Undergraduate Study Program in Law of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, successfully held a socialization event for the “Impactful Legal Practice Internship” program. The event was conducted virtually via Zoom Meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM WIB. This session aimed to prepare students for the 20-credit internship program scheduled for the even semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

The event was attended by the leadership of FH UII, including the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.; the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D.; the Secretary of the International Program, Dr. Aroma Elmina Martha, S.H., M.H.; the Secretary of the Regular Program, Bagya Agung Prabowo, S.H., M.Hum., Ph.D.; and the FH UII Internship Team.

In his remarks, the Dean of FH UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., stated that this program is one of the flagship initiatives at the undergraduate level, serving as a continuation of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy.

“Students are expected not only to engage in technical internship activities but also to deepen their knowledge comprehensively, as 100 percent of the activities will be carried out over approximately six months at partner institutions. ini These partners were selected based on their high reputation and proven track record in absorbing internship alumni into the job market,” explained Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi.

On the same occasion, the Head of the Undergraduate Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation to all the partners in attendance for their willingness to provide learning opportunities for students. He explained that the program offers significant academic advantages.

“Through this program, internship activities can be converted into 20 credits. Based on the latest guidelines, this conversion includes the Legal Research Methods course. Furthermore, students can graduate without a thesis if they produce outputs in the form of publications in reputable international journals or Sinta 1 or Sinta 2 accredited national journals,” stated Dodik Setiawan.

The socialization event also invited Faculty of Law strategic partners, namely: KNEKS (National Sharia Economy and Finance Committee), the Judicial Commission of the Republic of Indonesia, ELSAM (Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy), the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, the Central Board of Muhammadiyah, Hukum Online, PT. Aino and Migrant CARE.

The technical briefing session was delivered by the Head of the FH UII Internship Team, Ratna Hartanto, S.H., M.Hum., and was moderated by Nurmalita Ayuningtyas Harahap, S.H., M.H.

The event, which was attended by approximately 150 students, remained interactive until the afternoon and concluded with a Q&A session. The Impactful Legal Practice Internship program is planned to be fully operational in the even semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

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UII Faculty of Law Explores Cooperation with Kobe University and Doshisha University to Strengthen Internationalization

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Four Academics from Faculty of Law UII Invited by JIPII to Attend IP Collegium Tokyo 2026

Tokyo (13–14 February 2026). Four academics from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), once again received an invitation from the Japan Institute for Promoting Invention & Innovation (JIPII) to attend an international-scale academic event. The event was the Meeting and Seminar of “IP Collegium” Tokyo. The UII Faculty of Law academics invited by JIPII to the IP Collegium Tokyo 2026 were: Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.; Prof. Nandang Sutrisno, S.H., M.Hum., LL.M., Ph.D.; Dodik Setiyawan Nurheriyanto, S.H., M.Hum., LL.M., Ph.D.; and Galih Ramadhan, S.H., M.Hum., LL.M.

The IP Collegium Tokyo 2026 was organized by JIPII Japan under the program Meeting and Seminar of IP Collegium, held over two days, on 12–13 February 2026 in Tokyo. On the first day, a meeting on “Application of AI in the Acquisition and Utilization of IPRs” was conducted. This session was attended by intellectual property experts (both academics and practitioners) from several countries, including Japan, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Singapore. The participants delivered presentations and engaged in discussions on the development of AI regulations and intellectual property rights in their respective countries.

On the second day, a seminar on “How can Japanese environmental technologies be effectively applied to real environmental challenges around the world” was held. During this session, various best practices in the development of environmental inventions were presented by speakers from several leading companies in Japan, including inventors who have successfully implemented environmental inventions, particularly in the field of water treatment technology.

Through this event, the academics of the Faculty of Law UII gained a great deal of valuable information and insights into the development of AI law in various countries, as well as best practices related to the application of patented inventions that contribute to improving access to water for communities at the global level.

In this meeting, Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, representing one of the UII Faculty of Law academics in the field of intellectual property, expressed his view that forums such as IP Collegium Tokyo can serve as a good example of how intellectual property is studied across countries and, at the same time, as a platform to demonstrate that IP offers concrete best practices for society at large, including the global environment. Therefore, he hopes that Indonesia, which is currently actively developing downstreaming programs in science and technology, can also establish similar forums so that the goal of promoting science and technology for the benefit of society can be realized in a tangible way. This includes how intellectual property can truly function as a strategic tool in supporting the downstreaming process of science and technology.

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Faculty of Law UII in Collaboration with Justitia Training Center Hold the Training and Competency Test of Certified Contract Drafter

(left-right: Dr. Bambang Sutiyoso, S.H., M.Hum., Head of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), and Andriansyah Tiawarman K., S.H., M.H., President Director of the Justitia Training Center)

Yogyakarta – The Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (FH UII) through the Center for Education and Training (Pusdiklat) FH UII in collaboration with the Justitia Training Center successfully held the training and competency test of Certified Contract Drafter. This program was carried out for four days, started with the training conducted online on January 26-28, 2026, and continued with the Competency Test on January 29, 2026, which took place at the Faculty of Law, Islamic University of Indonesia (FH UII), Yogyakarta.

This program as a part of FH UII’s commitment in enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of human resources in the legal field, especially the presence of contract drafters has become highly essential in the professional sphere, encompassing both academic fields and legal practice. This training was attended by 25 participants with diverse backgrounds, consisting of students of the Faculty of Law UII, fresh graduates, academics, and legal practitioners. The diversity of the participants’ backgrounds reflects a strong participant interest in enhancing contract drafting competencies as a strategic capability in the field of business and civil law.

The training was accompanied by leading legal experts and practitioners, including: Prof. Hikmahanto Juwana, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Dr. Inda Rahadiyan, S.H., M.H., Marcia Wibisono, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chandra Yusuf, S.H., LL.M., MBA., M.Mgt., Alvin Ambardhy, S.H., LL.M., Prof. Dr. Faisal Santiago,  S.H., M.M., Jesconiah Siahaan, S.H., LL.M., and Andriansyah Tiawarman K, S.H., M.H., .

During the online training which lasted for three days, participants were equipped with various substantive and practical materials on contract drafting. The materials, consist of the basic principles of contracts, techniques for drafting clauses, mitigation of legal risks in contracts, analysis and resolution of contractual problems. Participants are also taught how to apply theory in practical case studies and contract drafting, so they can advance their critical thinking skills in problem solving and be able to enact contract. All materials are delivered interactively by speakers with theoretical approaches and case studies, so that participants not only comprehend concepts, but also are able to apply them practically.

The next agenda is the competency test of contract drafter, was held on January 29, 2026, at the Faculty of Law UII. This competency test aims to measure participants’ understanding, skills, and ability to draft and analyze contracts in accordance with the specified competency. Through the test, participants are expected to be able to demonstrate professional competence as a reliable and professional contract drafter. The models of competency exam consist of written exam, preparation of legal audit assignments, and presentations. Before the exam began, the Justitia Training Center gave a briefing to the participants. “The competency test is carried out according to the standards of the Professional Certification Body of Contract Drafter which will ultimately give the title of competent or not to the participant as a contract drafter, so that it is hoped that all participants can follow in an orderly manner”, Justitia also emphasized that after the participant is declared competent and receives a certificate from BNSP, it is allowed to practice as a professional legal auditor. The exam result showed that all participants passed the test and were entitled to be formally recognized as a Certified Contract Drafter.

The implementation of this training and certification is a form of synergy between FH UII and Justitia Training Center in supporting the improvement of the quality of professional, competent, and competitive legal human resources. In the future, the Education and Training Center of Faculty of Law UII is expected to continue to conduct other training and certification programs to prepare for job requirements and the complexity of legal issues.

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Weaving Togetherness in Diversity: International Students of the Faculty of Law UII Explore Culture and History in Magelang

The Undergraduate Study Program in Law of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, successfully organized the “Cultural Program, 2026” which took place over two days from Monday to Tuesday, January 26-27, 2026. This annual agenda is specifically designed to foster togetherness while providing international students at FH UII with a profound understanding of local culture.

The event was attended by 16 participants, consisting of international students and lecturers. Among them were Tom Oscar Burgess (Griffith University, Australia), a recipient of the New Colombo Plan scholarship, and four recipients of the Future Global Leaders Scholarship (FGLS UII): Feisal Saleh Bashir (Kenya), Abdulkadir Aminu Bichi (Nigeria), Adedoyin Yusuff Olatunji (Nigeria), and Firdoos Khan (Pakistan). Also in attendance were four Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) scholarship students: Ahmad Mansour Azimi (Afghanistan), as well as Muhammad Tahir Yahya, Faidat Temitope Balogun, and Rabiu Abdulmudallib Bello from Nigeria. Two international lecturers, Frances Annmarie Duffy, LL.M. (Ireland), and Ahmad Saad Ahmad Al-Dafrawi, Ph.D. (Iraq), also participated in the festivities, accompanied by five student buddies from the International Program class of 2025: Feivel Fathirulhaq, Nanda Julyan Nugraha, Fadhlan Novrizal Dwi Saputro, Aliyah Dwi Meisya, and Elza Aurelya.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., emphasized the importance of cultural adaptation. “This program is vital for introducing the richness of Indonesian culture and the social landscape of the country so that international students can adapt more easily. We hope that after completing their studies, they will become ambassadors for Indonesian culture and the education provided at UII,” said Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum.

The choice of Magelang as the location was intentional. The Head of the Undergraduate Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., explained that Magelang possesses a noble and high cultural heritage, such as the Borobudur and Mendut temples. “This location holds a powerful history of interfaith harmony in Indonesia. We want international students to understand that Indonesia is known not only for its natural beauty—like its beaches and mountains—tbt also for its historical symbols of tolerance that have flourished for centuries,” explained Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D.

Beyond the cultural aspects, participants were also provided with legal insights through a session titled “Introduction to Indonesian Employment Law and Working in Indonesia as a Foreigner,” presented by Ayunita Nur Rohanawati, S.H., M.H. During the session, which was moderated by Siti Hapsah Isfardiyana, S.H., M.H., students enthusiastically discussed opportunities to contribute to Indonesia, ranging from professional employment to supporting the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector by building international business networks.

The excitement of the event continued as participants engaged in traditional games at Kampoeng Dolanan Borobudur, including the angklung (bamboo instrument), dakon (mancala), egrang bambu (bamboo stilts), gasing (spinning tops), and bakiak (long wooden clogs). To conclude the program, participants explored the majesty of Mendut Temple and enjoyed an adrenaline-pumping rafting session on the Elo River. At the end of the program, students were assigned a reflective task to create a creative piece about their most memorable experiences during the event.

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Faculty of Law UII Achieves Top National Ranking among Private Universities in the 2026 THE WUR by Subject: Law

The Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), has achieved first place nationally among private universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) by Subject: Law 2026. The indicators used in this ranking include Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. Overall, the Faculty of Law UII is recognized as the fourth-best law faculty among both public and private universities in Indonesia, and the top-ranked among private universities nationwide.

On this occasion, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, stated that this achievement is not a coincidence, but rather a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and collective contributions of all faculty members—including lecturers, staff, students, alumni, and partner stakeholders. All parties have demonstrated remarkable synergy, which deserves appreciation as clear evidence of the strength of collaboration.

More importantly, this achievement should serve as a source of motivation for all members of the academic community to continuously maintain and enhance the quality of education and teaching, research, international mobility, community service and da’wah, as well as institutional services within the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia.

Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Law UII, encouraged the entire academic community to uphold a shared commitment to sustaining and strengthening the faculty’s accountable reputation. This achievement, therefore, should not be viewed merely as a temporary milestone, but as a solid foundation for sustainable progress in the future. He emphasized the importance of continuing to contribute with a collaborative spirit, as true success is built and preserved collectively.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE Ranking) is a global university ranking system compiled by Times Higher Education, an international higher education ranking and publication organization based in the United Kingdom. The THE Ranking aims to comprehensively assess university performance, provide insights into institutional quality across education, research, internationalization, and social impact, and serve as a global reference for students, academics, policymakers, and higher education institutions.

THE is widely recognized as one of the most influential university ranking systems in the world, alongside the QS World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU/Shanghai Ranking).

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Meeting between the Faculty of Law, UII and Kobe University in Jakarta

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), along with his delegation, had the honor of meeting with professors from Kobe University. Distinguished professors from Kobe University who attended the meeting included Professor Yuka Kaneko (Center for Social System Innovation, Kobe University), Professor Kozo Kagawa (Emeritus Professor, Kobe University), and Professor Suruga Terukazu (Emeritus Professor, Kobe University). The meeting was facilitated by Professor Insan from Maulana & Partner and was held at the Maulana & Partner Office, Mayapada Tower, Jakarta.

During the meeting, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, UII, Professor Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, expressed his hope for the establishment of a harmonious collaboration between the Faculty of Law UII and Kobe University in the future. It is expected that cooperation can be explored in the near future and formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions, which will serve as the legal basis for collaboration and mutual benefit.

Such an agreement is considered essential, as it aligns with common practices in international cooperation and provides a legal framework to access various facilities and opportunities, including student exchange programs. Through this scheme, students of the Faculty of Law UII would have the opportunity to study at Kobe University for one semester without being required to pay tuition fees.

Kobe University is expected to become the first partner institution of the Faculty of Law UII in Japan. In addition to providing learning opportunities for students of the Faculty of Law UII in Japan, the partnership is also expected to facilitate faculty collaboration in research and international community service, particularly in light of the growing number of Indonesian citizens currently working in Japan.

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Exploratory Cooperation Visit of the Faculty of Law UII to Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP Law Firm)

On 21 January 2026, a delegation from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), visited the office of HHP Law Firm in Jakarta. Historically, HHP Law Firm was founded by alumni of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia; however, over time, many of its partners have also come from other law schools. HHP Law Firm—short for Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners—is one of the leading law firms with strong national and international reputations.

“We are generally open to collaboration with universities across Indonesia. We frequently receive visits from various law schools. We very much welcome the visit and cooperation initiative from the Faculty of Law UII. HHP has carried out many pro bono activities at universities, such as serving as moot court coaches, delivering seminars, and other academic engagements. These activities can serve as a benchmarking model for our prospective partnership with the Faculty of Law UII,” said Mr. Ponti Partogi, Head of the Tax and Customs Practice Group at Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP Law Firm).

The UII Faculty of Law delegation consisted of the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.H.; the Vice Dean for Cooperation, Religious Affairs, and Alumni, Agus Triyanta, S.H., M.H., M.A., Ph.D.; the Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D.; and Rahadian Suwartono, Head of the Internationalization Unit of the Faculty of Law UII. During the visit, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. Ponti Partogi, Head of the Tax and Customs Practice Group at HHP; Mr. Iman Suryanto Hindrajanto, Associate Partner; Mr. Mahardikha Sardjana, Senior Partner of HHP Law Firm; and Mr. Rizki Priyadi, Talent Management Manager.

“All of our study programs have achieved excellent status and are currently being strengthened toward internationalization. Many of our graduates work as lawyers. We strongly hope that our talented students will have opportunities to undertake internships at HHP Law Firm. We also hope that HHP Law Firm may deliver practitioner lectures at the Faculty of Law UII,” stated the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII.

During the visit, both parties discussed potential cooperation schemes as well as plans for the signing of a cooperation agreement at the Faculty of Law UII, along with the organization of joint activities. The visit concluded with a group photo session and the exchange of souvenirs.

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Featuring Experts from 4 Countries, UII Faculty of Law Successfully Hosts The 7th International Students Colloquium 2025

On Monday, December 1, 2025, the Undergraduate Law Study Program (International Program) at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), once again organised the 7th International Students Colloquium (ISC) 2025. Carrying the theme “Navigating the Crossroads: Law, Democracy, and Constitutionalism in a Shifting Global Landscape,” the event featured expert speakers from various nations.

The invited speakers included Prof. Dr. Ni’matul Huda, S.H., M.Hum. (Universitas Islam Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Ildiko Bartha (University of Debrecen, Hungary), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kabiru Adamu (Bayero University, Nigeria), and Prof. Dr. Ida Madieha Binti Abdul Ghani Azmi (International Islamic University Malaysia/IIUM). Serving as the moderator for the event was Faculty of Law lecturer Muhammad Addi Fauzani, S.H., M.H. Meanwhile, the keynote speaker was the Professor from Udayana University, Prof. Dr. I Dewa Gede Palguna, S.H., M.Hum.

This year marks the seventh edition of the ISC, attended by approximately 30 presenters, the majority of whom are undergraduate students. The participants hailed from diverse higher education institutions, including Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Surabaya, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Universitas Lampung, Universitas Prasetiya Mulya, Universitas Hasanuddin, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, President University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, University of Malaya, Universitas Banten Jaya, and the International Islamic University Malaysia.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of the UII Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., emphasized the importance of this event for students’ academic development. “This activity has been running for approximately seven years and serves as a means of enrichment and dissemination of student works, especially for those studying in the international program. It also aims to facilitate their work and research for publication at the international level,” stated Prof. Budi.

Echoing the Dean’s sentiments, the Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., PhD, conveyed the distinctiveness of this year’s ISC. “This time, the International Students Colloquium feels special as we have guests from Nigeria. This is part of our effort to strengthen relationships with Nigerian students currently studying in the international program,” he noted.

Issues regarding constitutional law became the main highlight of this colloquium, aligning with the plan to open a constitutional law specialisation within the International Program, Faculty of Law, UII. Through this activity, students are expected to absorb knowledge from diverse global perspectives, particularly from Malaysia, Hungary, and Nigeria.

The series of events concluded with a networking session and the presentation of mementoes by the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII. The agenda then continued with the call for papers session, divided into seven chambers (presentation rooms). Each room accommodated 4-5 presenters showcasing their research findings. The output of this activity will be an international proceeding published directly by the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia.