The University “Privredna akademija” Brčko District BiH and the Basic Court in Bijeljina signed a Memorandum of Cooperation today, which will enable students of the Faculty of Business and Law to acquire practical knowledge and a better understanding of court procedures.

The document was ceremoniously signed by the President of the Basic Court in Bijeljina, Osman Mujkić, and the Rector of the University “Privredna akademija”, Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić. This cooperation aims to connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience, which will contribute to a higher quality education for future lawyers.

“Legal education must be dynamic and close to practice, and this memorandum will allow our students direct insight into the work of judicial institutions. They will have the opportunity to attend hearings, learn from real court proceedings, and gain valuable experience that will be useful in their future careers,” pointed out the Rector of the University, Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić.

The President of the Basic Court in Bijeljina, Osman Mujkić, emphasized the importance of cooperation with academic institutions in order to strengthen the legal profession:

“This Memorandum opens the possibility for students to see firsthand how the judicial system functions, how hearings are conducted, and what the role of judges, lawyers, and prosecutors is. Also, our judges will participate in the University’s legal clinics, where they will pass on their knowledge and experience to students.”

The cooperation will also include organizing lectures, workshops, and simulations of court processes, which will enable students to better prepare for the legal profession.

With this Memorandum, the University “Privredna akademija” and the Basic Court in Bijeljina are laying the foundations for long-term cooperation that will contribute to strengthening practical legal education in BiH.