Australian Students Learn About Indonesian Legal Systems at UIII

Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) was delighted to welcome around 30 Australian students from Deakin Law School and Western Sydney University School of Law (WSU-SOL) on Thursday, November 21, 2024. As part of a consortium-led study tour in Indonesia, the visit provided these students with a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Indonesian law while fostering academic connections.

Leading the delegation, Dr. Jeremy Kingsley, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (International) at WSU-SOL, emphasized the importance of exposing students to the practical aspects of legal systems. "This event helps students understand not just law as a concept but how it operates in practice, particularly in a context like Indonesia," he said.

The highlight of the visit was a lecture by Law expert, Dr. Zezen Zaenal Mutaqin, LL.M, SJD, head of the MA in Islamic Studies program at UIII. His session, titled "An Overview of Indonesian Legal Systems: Adat, National, and Islamic Law," explored the complexities of Indonesia's legal framework.

In his presentation, Dr. Mutaqin traced Indonesia's history through the pre-colonial, colonial, and independence eras, providing context for the evolution of its legal systems. He explained the coexistence of three layers of legal culture in Indonesia: adat (customary) law, Islamic law, and civil law.

During the Q&A session, students actively engaged with Dr. Mutaqin, asking questions about various legal issues, including marriage regulations and case-specific examples in Indonesia.

Dr. Kingsley, who had previously visited UIII, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration and the insights gained from the session. "This is the second time we've had the privilege to visit UIII, and it certainly won't be the last," he remarked.

The visit highlighted the potential for future collaborations between UIII and the participating universities. By fostering connections through academic exchanges and shared learning experiences, the visit laid the groundwork for deeper engagement in exploring Indonesia’s legal system and its comparative studies with other frameworks. 

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