In an effort to improve the quality and standards of education, YARSI University conducted a comparative study visit to the Faculty of Law (FH) of Universitas Gadjah Mada on Friday morning (22/4). The visit was welcomed by Prof. M. Hawin, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D., Dean of FH UGM, together with the vice deans and several lecturers.
This comparative study was a follow-up to the university-level cooperation that had previously been established. On this occasion, YARSI University was represented by the Head of the Postgraduate Program, Prof. dr. Abdul Salam M. Sofro, Ph.D., Sp.KT.; the Secretary of the Postgraduate Program, Dr. Kholis Ernawati, S.Si., M.Kes.; the Head of the Postgraduate Program in Legal Studies, Dr. Hj. Endang Purwaningsih, S.H., M.Hum., M.Kn.; and Faculty of Medicine lecturer dr. Sri Wuryanti, M.S., SpGK.
The meeting, which took place in the Dean’s Office Meeting Room, began with an explanation regarding the academic system and programs available at FH UGM. Andi Sandi Antonius T.T., S.H., LL.M., Vice Dean for Cooperation and Alumni Affairs, explained that the Undergraduate Program consists of 11 departments, namely Customary Law, Administrative Law, Agrarian Law, Commercial Law, International Law, Islamic Law, Environmental Law, Tax Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, and Constitutional Law. Meanwhile, the Postgraduate Programs consist of the Master of Laws Program, the Master of Laws Program at the Jakarta Campus, the Master of Legal Studies Program, the Master of Litigation Law Program, the Master of Notarial Law Program, and the Master of Health Law Program. In addition, there is also the Doctoral Program in Legal Studies. All of these study programs have received an A accreditation status, except for the Master of Health Law Program, which is still accredited B.
The vice dean, who also lectures in Constitutional Law, further explained the supporting work units within FH UGM. These units serve as supporting institutions in enhancing the quality of education at FH UGM. Several well-known supporting units include the Center for Anti-Corruption Studies (Pukat Korupsi), the Quality Assurance and Curriculum Unit, the Law Career and Development Center (LCDC), and the Legal Consultation and Aid Center (PKBH) laboratory.
In addition to discussing the academic programs available, Andi Sandi Antonius T.T., S.H., LL.M. also elaborated on the academic staff at FH UGM. “This year we only have 89 lecturers with a total student population of nearly 1,500. We are planning that by 2020 the number of lecturers will increase to 200% of the current figure,” explained Andi.
The comparative study then continued with a discussion session. The discussion focused on postgraduate programs, particularly in the field of notarial studies. It is possible that in the near future, the Faculty of Law of YARSI University will open a Master of Notarial Law Program. (Fitri)
