Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) held a practitioner sharing program related to the course “Government Supervision Law.” With this practitioner teaching program, professionals or practitioners in the field of government supervision law can share their knowledge and experiences directly with students at the Faculty of Law UII. The resource person in this practitioner teaching program is Dr. Johanes Widijantoro, S.H., M.H., Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia. This practitioner teaching program is held from 15.20 to 17.00 WIB with three meetings; the first meeting took place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, and took place in the Mini Auditorium Room, 4th Floor, Faculty of Law UII. The second meeting took place on Friday, November 22, 2024, in the Legislative Drafting Room, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Law UII, while the third meeting was to give assignments to students. The moderator who accompanied the teaching practitioner lecture was Moh. Hasyim, S.H., M.Hum., as a permanent lecturer at the Department of State Administrative Law, Faculty of Law UII, and attended by students of the Faculty of Law UII, especially students of the Government Supervision Law B class.

The Ombudsman is a state institution that has a special task to oversee the implementation of public services. In other words, the Ombudsman is a “supervisor” who ensures that the services provided by the government, both central and regional, to the community run well and in accordance with applicable regulations. The Ombudsman is intended as a communication bridge between citizens and organizers. Widespread corruption, poor state administration, population explosion, and political instability are some of the reasons for the birth of the Ombudsman in several countries, including Indonesia. The duties of the Ombudsman itself are to receive reports, conduct investigations, and resolve problems so that the output of the work procedures of the Indonesian Ombudsman is to improve the quality of public services.

In his presentation, Dr. Johanes explained that “There are several factors that cause the Ombudsman to be able to develop in many countries, one of which is flexibility. This means that this ombudsman system is very flexible and can adapt to countries with different political and administrative backgrounds. Some of the legal bases for the Ombudsman in Indonesia are Law Number 37 of 2008 concerning the Indonesian Ombudsman and Law Number 25 of 2009 concerning Public Services. The reports that can be reported to the Ombudsman are allegations of maladministration in public service providers organized by state and government organizations, including those organized by state-owned enterprises, regional-owned enterprises, state-owned legal entities, as well as private bodies or corporations that are given the task of organizing public services. The Indonesian Ombudsman provides easy access to the public in submitting reports by opening on-the-spot complaint reception services at several points, such as at the Public Service Mall or visits to villages. So that in 2024 it was recorded that through this access the Indonesian Ombudsman had accommodated 7,436 public complaints.” Before the program was ended by the moderator, a question and answer session, discussion of case studies, group photos, and the handover of souvenirs were held at the second meeting.

Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) on December 12-13, 2024 held a practitioner sharing lecture with the theme “Public Prosecutor’s Strategy in Preparing Indictments and Evidence in Trial.” The resource person invited on this occasion was Veronika Oxtafia, S.H., M.M., the Head of the Development Sub-Division, Bogor Regency District Attorney’s Office. This lecture lasted for two days with three meetings and was held in the Legal Drafting Room, 3rd Floor, UII Faculty of Law. The first and second meetings took place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 10:30–12.00 WIB and continuing at 12.00–13.00 WIB. The third meeting took place on Friday, December 13, 2024, starting at 08:45 to 10.20 WIB. This Practitioner Sharing lecture is mandatory for Class I Criminal Procedure Law students and is moderated by Wahyu Priyanka Nata Permana, S.H., M.H., an expert lecturer in Criminal Procedure Law, Faculty of Law UII.

In the first and second meetings, the resource person explained more material, while in the third meeting, students were invited to interact more by discussing a case study related to the role of the prosecutor’s office in terms of comprehensiveness. The prosecutor’s office is a state institution that has special authority in the field of filing. In the criminal system, the role of the prosecutor’s office is very neutral, especially in terms of the process of enforcing criminal law. The prosecutor’s office in this case acts as a representative of the state to prosecute perpetrators of criminal acts and ensure that justice can be upheld. As for packaging, it is a stage in the imaging process, where the prosecutor is in the general process of filing an indictment against a suspect in court.

In his explanation, the resource person explained that “The Attorney General’s Office of the Republic of Indonesia, later referred to as the prosecutor’s office, is a government institution whose function is related to the judicial power that exercises state power in the field of prosecution and other authorities based on the law (Article 1 number 1 of Law No. 11 of 2021 concerning Amendments to Law No. 16 of 2004 concerning the Prosecutor’s Office). In asset recovery, the prosecutor’s office has the authority to conduct tracing, confiscation, and return assets obtained from criminal acts and other assets to the state, victims, or those entitled. As for prosecution, it is an action by the public prosecutor in referring a criminal case to the competent district court in the case and according to the method regulated in this law with a request that it be examined and decided by a judge in a court hearing. In the event that the public prosecutor receives one case file containing several criminal acts committed by several suspects that are not included in the provisions of Article 141, the public prosecutor can prosecute each defendant separately. The indictment itself has valid requirements, namely formal requirements and material requirements.” Here is an explanation from Veronika Oxtafia, S.H., M.M. The event continued with a discussion of case studies, followed by a question and answer session guided by the moderator, and then there was the handover of souvenirs and a group photo with the speakers.

On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) held an activity called “Workshop on Verification of Student Independent Participation Certificate Submission as a Graduation Requirement.” The activity, which was held starting at 15.30 WIB, took place in the Mini Auditorium Room, 4th floor, UII Faculty of Law, and was attended by the Academic Advisors of Faculty of Law UII and Academic Supervisor assistants consisting of education personnel at Faculty of Law UII. The speakers at this workshop were the Vice Dean for Religious, Students, and Alumni Affairs, Drs. Agus Triyanta., MA, MH, Ph.D., and the Head of Academic Division, Muhammad Arief Satejo Kinady, A.Md. The moderator for this activity was Bagya Agung Prabowo, SH, M.Hum., Ph.D., who helped accompany the speakers in explaining their presentations. Based on the Rector’s Regulation No. 7 of 2024, it is explained that the Participation Credit Unit is a measure of appreciation for non-curricular activities followed by students to meet learning outcomes indicated by units, which are the cumulative amount of the intensity of these activities. The Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., opened this activity. In his remarks, he explained, “The study program has made an academic supervisor guide, but specifically for the guide from the Rector, all are requested to read the document. As for this workshop, it has been recorded and will be included in Google Drive so that it can be accessed by Academic Supervisors or Academic Supervisor assistants who do not understand or have not been able to participate in this workshop activity. “Here are the remarks from the Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law.

General and technical explanations related to student participation and activity credit units began with an explanation from the first resource person, Drs. Agus Triyanta., MA, MH, Ph.D., with the theme “General Explanation of Submission of Student Independent Participation Certificate.” In his explanation, he explained that “There is a Chancellor’s Regulation No. 7 of 2024. Related to Participation Credit Units & Student Activities. The form of activity is indeed in the realm of the Vice Dean for Student Affairs, but the academics are in the realm of the Study Program because it is indeed the realm of Student Affairs and Study Programs. The Chancellor’s Regulation stipulates that students of the 2023 intake must have fulfilled the participation credit units of choice outside of the mandatory ones; for example, in the first semester, there are PNDI activities, etc. However, outside of that, both bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees have participation credit unit obligations as a graduation requirement and authorization by the academic supervisor. Undergraduate students are subject to 50 participation credit units but have been fulfilled as mandatory. Plus 10 participation credit units, and that’s optional. It is mandatory to follow a minimum of 10 additional Participation Credit Units consisting of at least 2 different forms of activities. For activities such as being a committee, seminars, or digital preaching, there are awards, so for students themselves, there has not been enough massive socialization among students. All of these activities have documents as evidence, especially the academic supervisor and the academic supervisor’s companion to carry out verification, and are one of the requirements for student graduation starting from the 2023 class. Academic supervisors verify the eligibility of data and supporting evidence for student activities chosen by students. For example, carrying out duties as a preacher with a participation credit unit weight of 1 (one) must include supporting evidence such as a letter of application and a letter of thanks. Becoming a Mualim or musrif/musrifah is included in prophetic leadership with a weight of 2 (two) and must include supporting evidence of a certificate. Conducting scientific publications (proceedings, journals, posters) is included in transformative skills with a weight of 2 (two) and is required to complete certificates and scientific works. The faculty can help in fulfilling this participation credit unit. Later it will be explained both related to leadership, skills, and academics, “following the presentation of material from the Vice Dean for Religious, Student, and Alumni Affairs. 

The event continued with the presentation of material by the second speaker, Muhammad Arief Sateio Kinady, A.Md., with the theme “Technical Explanation and Information System Related to Verification of Submission of Independent Student Participation Certificate as a Graduation Requirement.” He explained that “this is indeed a new job and could be an obstacle for graduates if it is not done from the start. Verification can be done at the end and is quite easy, such as approved and disapproved, and there is information to show evidence. With several stages, namely, students participate in activities, students will fill in data and upload evidence on the student gateway, and academic supervisors carry out verification. The verification per academic supervisor will be considered faster when compared to only being done by the Vice Dean. Furthermore, academic supervisors can also reject and request revisions related to evidence. It’s just that the Information System Agency has not provided additional information related to the number of points achieved, so you have to be careful. “Here is a technical explanation from the Head of the Academic Division of the Faculty of Law UII. The event continued with a question and answer session by participants and then the workshop was closed by the moderator.

Learning English is not boring at all. For instance, some interactive activities in English Matriculation Program held by Cilacs UII for the students of International Program of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia (IP FH UII) in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. They practiced their English by making vlog in Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta. This activity was held on Friday, December 6, 2024 and attended by 47 of International Program of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia (IP FH UII) students involving 2 teachers and 3 Cilacs UII staff.

Students are given 2 tasks, the first task is to conduct observations by choosing the most favorite artifacts, traditional clothing or historical moments and report it on the assignment sheet to rehearse students’ writing skills. The second activity is to make a vlog video in groups by telling their point of view and journeys while visiting the Sonobudoyo museum to train students’ speaking skills.

According to the Head of the Academic Department of Cilacs UII, Suprihatin, the objective of the enhancement activity of visiting Sonobudoyo museum for students is to improve the vocabulary and language used by exposure to the specific terminology in contextual learning related to art, history, science & cultures. Cilacs UII English teachers, Ardinia Pravinta & Amalia Lestari, emphases that this agenda can improve participants’ writing and speaking skills while practicing English language skills in real life. This visit is intended to provide a different means of learning English while also exposing them to historical knowledge. Also, this agenda is designed to create a more fun environment for students when practicing their English.

Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D as the Head of Law Study Program, Faculty of Law Universitas Islam Indonesia explained the program was held to develop the English language skills of IP students directly so that they can easily adapt to the global environment. The interactive and applicable learning pattern makes students enjoy learning English at IP FH UII. Head of Marketing for Cilacs UII, Aditya, added that visiting the museum was an enhancement activity which is included in the curriculum of the English Matriculation Program for IP FH UII students. “Our focus is to present English learning for students in a fun way to motivate & attain the learning process become more effective,” he said. (adt)

The delegation of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, led directly by the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia, visited three famous campuses in Taiwan, namely: National University of Taiwan, Chung Cheng National University, and National Yunlin University of Science and Technology between 5-9 December 2024. “In this visit, we want to expand cooperation to Asian countries including Taiwan. There are many collaborations that we will offer which will have a positive impact on the academic community of the Faculty of Law, UII, especially in terms of credit transfer programs, lecturer exchange programs, double title programs, research programs and community service. It is very possible for Faculty of Law UII to carry out international community service activities in Taiwan, especially for migrant workers from Indonesia so that they understand their rights according to Taiwanese law, Indonesian law, and international law.” said the Dean of the Faculty of Law, UII, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum. when giving a speech at the College of Law, Chung Cheng University.

During his visit, the Dean of the Faculty of Law UII was accompanied by the Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law UII, Assoc. Prof. Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., L.LM., Ph.D. and the Head of the Undergraduate Business Law Study Program, FH UII, Assoc. Prof. Mukmin Zakie, S.H., M.H., Ph.D. In addition, also accompanying the Dean of FH UII were the Head of the Department of the Faculty of Business and Economics UII, Assoc. Prof. Arief Rahman and the Head of the Undergraduate Accounting Study Program, FBE UII, Prof. Rifki Muhammad. “Currently, there is a lecturer from FH UII who is studying at the Faculty of Law, National University of Taiwan, namely Mrs. Ayu Atika, S.H., M.H. from the Department of Civil Law. Her dissertation research is on business arbitration law. This is a sign that there are many opportunities for collaboration in Taiwan. During the visit, we received a positive response from Chung Cheng University and National Yunlin University of Science and Technology to conduct student exchanges for one semester. And it is also very possible for students to do internships in the industry in Taiwan, especially in the legal sector. This will be an acceleration of knowledge in the legal field which is good for our students,” said Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., L.LM., Ph.D. when giving a presentation at National Chung Cheng University.

At the end of the visit, the Dean of the UII Faculty of Law signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences of National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. This bilateral cooperation is the legal basis for implementing student exchanges and internships. “There are students from National Yunlin University of Science and Technology who are interested and will stay at Faculty of Law UII to conduct student exchanges and work in the 7th International Students Colloqium who are participating in the Law Study Program, Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Law UII.” said Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto.

The delegation of the Islamic University of Indonesia received a warm welcome during their visit to Taiwan. This is because Faculty of Law UII has a good reputation at the national and international levels. During the visit, the Faculty of Law UII delegation was able to visit the dormitory, library, learning facilities and lecture halls for students, as well as several other facilities. The low cost of living in Taiwan, especially in Yunlin City, is a concern for the Faculty of Law UII delegation so that when the UII academic community carries out activities in Taiwan, they are not burdened while participating in internationalization activities. In addition, the Dean of Faculty of Law UII was also welcomed directly by the Chancellor, the ranks of vice chancellors and important leaders at the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. The Dean of Faculty of Law UII and the delegation also had the opportunity to attend the 34th Anniversary of the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology which took place for one day at the National Conference Hall on campus.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) again held the 2024 International Student Colloquium (ISC) with the theme “Energy Law and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century.” The event, which speakers from several countries attended, occurred in the Auditorium Room, 4th Floor, Faculty of Law UII, at 08.30 Indonesian Western Time (IWT). The ISC agenda this time was moderated by Ratna Hartanto, S.H., LL.M., with various speakers from several countries, namely, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Anisah, S.H., M.Hum., from Faculty of Law UII, with the topic “Regulating Fair Competition in the Indonesian Energy Sector Toward Sustainable Development Goals.” The next speaker is Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M., from Brunswick European Law School, Germany, with the topic “EU Carbon Border Tax from the Perspective of ASEAN Countries.” The third speaker is Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid from the Faculty of Law, UKM, Malaysia, with the topic “Energy Law Policy in Malaysia and its Perspective Under Human Rights.” The final speaker is Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., from Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, with the topic “Energy Law Policy in Bangladesh.” 

Before the presentation of material by the resource person began, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, UII, Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., delivered a speech, “Welcome to the UII Faculty of Law, and I thank you for your presence. Secondly, we will hold an International Student Colloquium, this program can be carried out well and can be maximized for academic development. Thank you very much. The issue of energy law and sustainable development is still very relevant to study so that the development we carry out, especially in Indonesia, can be in line with Indonesian law and the constitution.” After delivered a speech by the Dean of Faculty of Law UII, the event continued with the signing of collaborations with several law universities, the first of which was the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Faculty of Law UII, which was held by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Brunswick European Law School, Germany, represented by Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M. Second, the signing of the MoA between Faculty of Law UII, which was attended by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), which was attended by Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid and Dr. Suhaizad Bin Saifuddin. Third, the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the UII Faculty of Law, represented by Prof. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., with Pekalongan University, represented by Dr. Dwi Edi Wibowo, S.H., M.Hum., and Agung Aditya, S.H., Mkn. After the cooperation signing process was completed, a photo session and souvenir handover session were held to each relevant university.

The event continued with the presentation of material by the speakers, guided by the moderator. The third speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Anisah, S.H., M. Hum., Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann, LL.M., and Prof. Dr. Rashikah Md. Khalid, was present in person in the Auditorium, as was Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, LL.B., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., who appeared online via Zoom from Bangladesh. This event was attended by Faculty of Law UII students, participants, and presenters from UII and outside UII who actively asked questions and interacted with the speakers. The main event ended at 12:00 (IWT) and continued with a meal together in the Erasmus Room, Floor 3, UII Faculty of Law.

The agenda continued with an International Paper Presentation by registered presenters from several leading universities in Yogyakarta, such as Universitas Andalas, Universitas Kebangsaan Malaysia, Brunswick European Law, Universitas Prasetya Mulya, Universitas Gajah Mada, Universitas Katolik Atma Jaya, and Universitas Pekalongan. The presenters on this agenda were divided into 3 groups and moderated by several lecturers from the Faculty of Law UII. As for the presentation room, the first room is located in the West Satageroom, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Law UII, and is moderated by Siti Rahma Novikasari, S.H., M.H. The second room, located in the Erasmus room on the 3rd floor, Faculty of Law UII, and moderated by Catur Septiana Rakhmawati, S.H., M.H. The third room is located in CR III/10 (3rd-floor classroom, No. 10), Faculty of Law UII, and is moderated by Rahadian Diffaul Barraq Suwartono, S.H., M.H. The event went smoothly and ended with a group photo in each room. The winner of the International Paper Presentation will be announced in early December 2024.

The 6th UII Law Fair was held on November 22-24, 2024 at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (FH UII). The UII Law Fair is a legal competition event by the Law Study and Writing Forum (FKPH) FH UII which is held every 2 years. The UII Law Fair is known as one of the prestigious, prestigious and quality events, which is attended by various well-known universities.

The 6th UII Law Fair was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum as the Dean of FH UII. The implementation of the UII Law Fair is a real form of respect for Mohammad Natsir, as well as a forum for all students who are the golden generation of Indonesia to contribute to building the nation and developing their abilities.

The 6th UII Law Fair was held by organizing a National Law Competition that could be participated by law students throughout Indonesia with the theme “Legal Development Strategy in Welcoming Golden Indonesia 2045”. This National Law Competition consists of a Law Debate Competition, a Scientific Writing Competition, and a Legislative Drafting Competition.

This Law Debate Competition has competed debate teams from various Law Faculties (FH) in Indonesia which began with the Preliminary Round through a video submission system. After the online Preliminary Round, the Quarter Finals and Semifinals were held at FH UII on November 23, 2024. Then the Final Round was held the next day in the series of the last day of the 6th UII Law Fair, namely November 24, 2024.

The Scientific Writing Competition began by sending files in the form of soft files and hard files in the Preliminary Round. Teams from various FHs in Indonesia were selected to determine 5 finalists who finally made a live presentation at the Final Round at FH UII on November 23, 2024.

The 6th UII Law Fair Legislative Drafting Competition raised the theme “Draft Law on Customary Law Communities”. The preliminary round was attended by various teams by sending files in soft and hard file formats. Then 5 finalists were selected who finally made a live presentation at the Final Round at FH UII on November 23, 2024.

Before the Final Round of all competition branches was held, a National Seminar was held entitled “National Legal Progressivity in Responding to Global Challenges Towards Golden Indonesia 2045”. The National Seminar was opened by the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Dr. Suhartoyo, S.H., M.H., as the keynote speaker. Then through presentations from prominent speakers such as Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi Handayani, S.H., M.M. as the Head of LPPM Universitas Sebelas Maret, Prof. Dr. Enny Nurbaningsih, S.H., M.Hum. as a Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia, and Prof. Dr. Ni’matul Huda, S.H. M.Hum. as a Professor of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia who thoroughly discussed the problems of national law in realizing Indonesia Emas 2045.

The Closing Ceremony as the closing of the series of activities of the 6th UII Law Fair was enlivened by a drama performance that was not only for entertainment but also packaged as an announcement of the winners of each competition branch. In the Closing Ceremony which was attended by the Natsir family, the overall winner of the 6th UII Law Fair was also announced who then took home the rotating trophy, namely the Mohammad Natsir Cup.

The winners of all branches of the 6th UII Law Fair competition were colored by various universities. In the Legal Debate Competition branch, the first place and best speaker were won by the delegation of Diponegoro University and the second place was won by the delegation of Semarang State University. Then, in the Scientific Writing Competition, the first place winner and best file was the delegation of Sebelas Maret University, the second place winner was the delegation of the University of Indonesia, and the third place winner was the delegation of Gadjah Mada University. Meanwhile, in the Legislative Drafting Competition, the first place winner was the delegation of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, the second place winner was the University of Indonesia, and the third place winner was the delegation of Brawijaya University. In the 6th UII Law Fair, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University won the overall champion title and received the rotating trophy, the Mohammad Natsir Cup, which was presented directly by the grandson of Mr. Mohammad Natsir.

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the representative of the Irish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Michael Noble, B.Sc., MBS, PgDip, paid an official visit to the UII Faculty of Law. During the visit, he was welcomed by the Dean of the UII Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program of the UII Faculty of Law, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., L.LM., Ph.D., and Permanent Lecturer of the UII Faculty of Law who is an Irish citizen, Francess Duffy, LL.M., Grad Dip Ed, BA. CEL.

In his remarks, the Dean of the UII Faculty of Law said, “It is an honor for Mr. Michael Noble to visit the UII Faculty of Law. We have great potential for collaboration and we hope that the academic community at the UII Faculty of Law can utilize it well in the context of research, teaching and community service.”

In the discussion that lasted for approximately 1 (one) hour, several things could be considered, especially to enhance the benefits of potential cooperation, especially with universities and prospective industrial partners in Ireland. “There are many things that can be realized, such as internships for students, exchange programs for both students and lecturers, or Join/Double Degree Programs with prospective university and industrial partners in Ireland. Considering that the Indonesian Ministry of Education is currently encouraging the Kampus Merdeka/Independent Campus policy, cooperation in this regard is very possible.” said the Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law UII, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., L.LM., Ph.D. At the end of the event, it was continued with a group photo and lunch together in the Dean’s Room, Faculty of Law UII. Hopefully, cooperation with Ireland can be realized and can be enjoyed by the academic community of the Faculty of Law UII.

From 18-24 November 2024, a summer program was held by the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Faculty of Law, Islamic University of Indonesia. This program involved approximately 20 foreign students from Pakistan, Nigeria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia. The summer program in 2024 raised the theme of contemporary legal issues in Indonesia. This program presented 13 speakers including, Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, Ph.D. (Bangladesh), Prof. Dr. Iur. Achim Rogmann (Germany), Leonie Zappel, LL.M. (Germany), Dr. Suhaizad Bin Saifudin (Malaysia), Ahmad Saad Al Dafrawi, Ph.D. (FH UII), and Frances Duffy, LL.M. (FH UII). Some of the lecturers from Indonesia include: Dr. Mailinda Eka Yuniza, S.H., LL.M. (UII), Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum. (UII), Catur Septiana Rakhmawati, S.H., M.H. (UII), and Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D. (UII).

Some of the materials presented include: The Development of Legal Aid in Indonesia and its comparison with Malaysia, Public Service Law in Indonesia, Investment Licensing Mechanism in Indonesia, IPR in Indonesia and its Development, Commercial Law in Indonesia and Australia, and International Trade Law. In addition to the material on law, on Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24, 2024, students will take part in a 2-day full program of adapting Indonesian Culture by learning directly how to make batik, make wayang suket, and fashion patterns and how to wear traditional Yogyakarta clothing.

In his closing remarks on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Pendopo Asram Edupark, the Dean of the UII Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum said that: “Most of the participants are foreign students studying both at the UII Faculty of Law and outside the UII Faculty of Law. This program is always held every year not only with the aim of carrying out cultural adaptation but also with the hope that students can understand Indonesian law practically. Because who knows, some of them will be able to work in Indonesia and participate in developing and deepening legal reform in Indonesia or in their own country after graduating later.”

Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program of the Faculty of Law UII, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D. said that: “The initial mitigation of this program is able to see the enthusiasm of foreign students to be able to develop law not only in Indonesia but also in their own country. In addition, they can see the development of Indonesian law as a potential and benchmarking for developing law considering that Indonesia has different and unique legal and social characteristics than other countries including in Southeast Asia. In addition, the Indonesian cultural introduction program is also indirectly as an indirect form, namely as a promotion of Indonesian culture and local products in order to boost economic potential in Indonesia.”

The cultural approach event that took place on Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24, 2024 explored several local Indonesian products, especially to learn how to make them, such as Batik and Wayang Suket. All foreign students succeeded in making batik and showing their work and seeing that Batik is a cultural advantage that has economic value. In addition, students were also asked to make a variety of wayang suket and learn to design businesses so that similar products can be sold abroad and grow new economic potential for local products from Indonesia to foreign countries.

The event closed on Sunday, November 24, 2024 by presenting the participants’ business design work and the importance of paying attention to the comparative advantages of local products, especially in Indonesia, to improve people’s welfare. Foreign students also tried culinary tours such as soto and satay as well as market snacks that were purchased directly at the Denggung field during the car-free-day.

On Friday, November 8th, 2024, the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, Indonesian Islamic University (UII) received a Benchmarking visit from the Center of Foundation Law, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Malaysia, this time the delegation from AIKOL IIUM increased to 12 people. The delegation group arrived at the court at 09.00 Indonesian Western Time (ITW) and continued welcoming the delegation and presenting in the Mini Auditorium Room on the 4th floor of the UII Faculty of Law. The event then continued with benchmarking led by the Head of the Undergraduate Law Study Program, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D, as moderator and also MC. This visit was also welcomed and attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Ph.D., Head of General Administration and Household Division, Sri Achyuniwati, S.T., Head of Academic Division, Muhammad Arief Satejo Kinady, A.Md., Head of Data and Value Affairs, Ubaidurrahman, S.T., Head of Assessment Affairs, Mirani Desi Ekowati, S.E., and head of Lecture Affairs, Helawan Perwiranto, S.Si, as well as several staff from the International Program of the UII Faculty of Law. 

“Thank you Jazakumullah Khairan Katsiran to the Faculty of Law for accepting our Benchmarking visit, so that we can gather together and give each other messages and impressions. This is my second visit about 3 years ago, not only to Jogja, but also to Jakarta, Bandung, and one of the institutions we visited was UII. I believe that Malaysia and Indonesia are like brothers “When you are close you pinch each other, when you are far you yearn for each other”. This is conveyed to the Faculty of Law which has received and accommodated our request for a visit, especially to Mr. Bagya and Prof. Budi, so that later we can discuss and make presentations related to AIKOL IIUM.” Greetings from Dr. Murshid Kassim, a representative of the delegation from the Legal Studies Department of AIKOL IIUM Malaysia.

“Thank you all. We are very happy today to have guests from IIUM, and I would like to welcome you to the UII Faculty of Law. I hope all of you can enjoy your visit here. The hope is that we can establish collaboration between the Faculty of Law and IIUM, especially AIKOL. I think uni is also the right moment because some time ago we went to IIUM to visit the UII Faculty of Law benchmarking.  And this time, IIUM visited our campus, this was very good and interesting because I believe we can see various institutional developments, especially the Faculty of Law, so that after this we can share through presentations and discussions. Thank you to Dr. Kassim and the delegation for their visit to the UII Faculty of Law.” Welcome, speech from Prof. Dr. Budi Agus Riswandi, S.H., M.Hum., as Dean of the UII Faculty of Law.

The event ended with a presentation by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., as Head of the Undergraduate Study Program in Law, regarding the academic system. On this occasion, he conveyed some of the requested information in detail. “The assessment process at Undergraduate Study Program in Law follows a CPL (Capaian Pembelajaran Lulusan)-based assessment (graded learning achievement).  This assessment model follows an outcome-based education-based curriculum, so it is hoped that for each course the assessment pattern will be different depending on the determined learning achievements of graduates. For example, for courses where the CPL is related to attitudes, there will be an assessment using observation, while for courses where there is some knowledge there will be an assessment using a written exam. “This assessment model is very helpful for lecturers, including measuring whether students can follow lectures well and by the CPL that has been determined.”

The event continued with giving awards in the form of merchandise and group photos, after which the session continued with a presentation by IIUM, represented by Dr. Kassim, as for the Faculty of Law, represented by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., The event closed with questions and answers and discussions in each session. Before the delegation said goodbye and continued its journey, guided by Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., and Bagya Agung Prabowo, S.H., M.Hum, Ph.D., the delegation took the time to visit UII museum located in the UII central library.