Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah , The 4th Professional Training Course for Lawyers Commences at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya
Today, Saturday (July 11, 2026), at 9:00 AM, the fourth professional training course for lawyers officially commenced at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya. This joint initiative between Cihan University-Sulaimaniya and the Sulaimaniya Regional Court of Appeals is organized under the supervision of the Zakat Al-Im Foundation and the University’s Law Department. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including: Judge Omar Ahmed Mohamed, President of the Sulaimaniya Regional Court of Appeals; Prof. Dr. Awat Omar Haji, President of the Garmiyan Regional Court of Appeals; Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadat Abdullah, Vice President of the University; and Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuri Hama Saeed, Director of the Zakat Al-Im Foundation, alongside esteemed judges, course instructors, and a significant number of graduates and lawyers.
Opening Panel Discussion: (Professionalism in Legal Practice)
The course kicked off with an insightful panel discussion titled “Professionalism in Legal Practice: Between Ethical Commitment and Legal Competence.” Moderated by Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuri Hama Saeed, the panel featured two main themes:
The First Theme: (The Ethical Duties of a Lawyer)
Presented by Judge Omar Ahmed Mohamed, who emphasized the vital role of ethical responsibilities in the legal profession, including honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and the dedication to self-development and continuous reading.
The Second Theme: (A Comprehensive Overview of Civil and Criminal Lawsuit Principles)
Presented by Judge Prof. Dr. Awat Omar Haji, who provided a scientific overview of the most essential legal principles governing civil and criminal cases.
Course Schedule:
This highly valuable training course will take place every Saturday at 9:00 AM on the campus of Cihan University-Sulaimaniya and will run until the end of August












