Saratov: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, took part in the Saratov Legal Forum, organized by the Saratov State Academy of Law in Russia. The event, held from June 19-20, was conducted via videoconferencing.
According to Qatar News Agency, Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khalidi, Director of the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice, presented a working paper focusing on future prospects for the Center, capacity building, and advancing the legal profession. He detailed the Center's initiatives in supporting Qatar's legal system through various training and qualification programs aimed at developing legal professionals across different sectors.
Dr. Al Khalidi elaborated on the Center's efforts to enhance legal capacity through a variety of programs, including the preparation of judicial assistants, lawyer qualification, and specialized courses in legal drafting, memorandum writing, and legal contracts. He also highlighted modern programs incorporating artificial intelligence, smart contracts, and digital transformation in the legal field.
Additionally, Dr. Al Khalidi discussed the Center's role in promoting legal research, emphasizing the use of modern legal and statistical data for analyzing legal realities and developing judicial policies. He introduced the Center's Legal and Judicial Journal, which plays a role in publishing peer-reviewed research and enhancing legal knowledge.
In terms of legal awareness, Dr. Al Khalidi showcased the Center's national initiatives aimed at raising legal awareness among different societal segments through community partnerships and digital media to broaden impact and disseminate legal culture.
Dr. Al Khalidi also addressed the Center's strategic directions within the Ministry of Justice's 2025-2030 plan, which include developing quality policies in training, establishing specialized legal writing units that align with the Qatari legal system, integrating artificial intelligence technologies into training program delivery and evaluation, and building a comprehensive digital environment for managing legal knowledge in Qatar.
Forum participants commended Qatar's experience in legal profession development and highlighted the significance of exchanging expertise and boosting international cooperation in legal capacity building. The forum concluded by emphasizing the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies' commitment to best practices and the adoption of the latest legal and training systems to ensure excellence and innovation in this vital sector.