The Specialized Advocate Profession Education (Pendidikan Khusus Profesi Advokat/PKPA), 20th Cohort, 2026, organized through a collaboration between the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FH UGM), through the Legal Consultation and Assistance Centre (PKBH), and the Indonesian Advocates Association (Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia/PERADI), was officially concluded on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The closing marked the end of all lecture sessions in PKPA XX, which had commenced on August 13, 2026. The event was organized in a hybrid format, held at Room 3.1.1 of FH UGM's Yogyakarta Campus and via Zoom Meeting.
At the PKPA XX closing ceremony, FH UGM was represented by Prof. Dr. Heribertus Jaka Triyana, S.H., LL.M., M.A., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Information Systems, and Dr. Yulkarnain Harahab, S.H., M.Si., Chair of PKBH FH UGM. From PERADI, the occasion was attended by Dr. Achiel Suyanto S., S.H., M.H., MBA., Deputy Chair of the PERADI National Executive Board (Dewan Pimpinan Nasional/DPN), and Dr. Ariyanto, S.H., C.N., M.H., Chair of the PERADI Regional Executive Committee (Dewan Pimpinan Cabang/DPC) for Yogyakarta City. The DPC Chair was accompanied by Deddy Sukmadi, S.H., M.Hum. (Deputy Chair I), Diana Eko Widyastuti, S.E., S.H. (Deputy Chair IV), Rismanisa Andyka Wirani, S.H. (Treasurer), Irfan Rosyadi, S.H., M.Kn. (Head of the Organisation and Membership Division), Mirzen, S.H. (Head of the Arts, Sports, and Community Service Division), and H. Dhian Ambarsari, S.H. (Head of the Women's, Children's, and Disability Protection Division).
The closing ceremony opened with a collective rendition of the national anthem, Indonesia Raya, and the UGM Hymn. A testimonial was then delivered by one of the PKPA participants, Muhammad Annas Nabil Fauzan, S.H., who shared his experience throughout the course of study. The proceedings continued with the delivery of the final activity report and closing remarks from the Chair of PKBH FH UGM and the Chair of PERADI DPC Yogyakarta City. The Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Information Systems at FH UGM also delivered remarks and formally closed PKPA XX in a symbolic ceremony. Muhammad Annas Nabil Fauzan, S.H. menyampaikan testimoni terkait pengalamannya selama mengikuti rangkaian perkuliahan. Kegiatan kemudian dilanjutkan dengan penyampaian laporan akhir kegiatan dan sambutan oleh Ketua PKBH FH UGM dan Ketua DPC PERADI Kota Yogyakarta. Selain itu, Wakil Dekan Bidang Penelitian, Pengabdian Masyarakat, dan Sistem Informasi FH UGM juga turut memberikan sambutan sekaligus menutup PKPA secara simbolis.
Based on the final report delivered at the ceremony, all 101 participants of PKPA XX were officially declared to have successfully completed the program. With this outcome, it is hoped that the PKPA will equip prospective advocates with the practical competencies and skills needed to navigate the dynamics of legal practice in society. Beyond serving as an educational program, the PKPA also represents a concrete form of FH UGM's contribution to realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Advocates formed through this PKPA are hoped to play a significant role in advancing law and national economic growth.
Author: Yolanda Hasna Putri (PKBH FH UGM)
