Departmental Activities

Conducting Moot Court On 19 January 2026, the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University (TIU) organized a moot court for fourth-year students under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Castro Salim. The moot court addressed the crime of terrorism and the related legal and judicial procedures, with reference to the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Law. The moot court aimed to enhance students’ practical understanding of how to handle terrorism-related cases, starting from the investigation stage, through trial procedures, and culminating in the issuance of judicial rulings. This activity contributed to strengthening legal knowledge and bridging the gap between theoretical study and [...]

  Scientific trip to Directorate of Company Registration In continuation of the scientific trip, the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University organized a field visit on 12 January 2026 for third-year students to the General Directorate of Company Registration, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulbasit Karim Mouloud. The visit aimed to familiarize students with the legal procedures governing company registration and the operational mechanisms of official institutions, thereby contributing to the development of their practical skills and the enhancement of their professional competence. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education, by providing high-quality, [...]

Seminar: Legal Harmonization  On January 11, 2026, the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University organized an academic seminar delivered by Assistant Lecturer Khalid Khurshid, entitled “Legal Harmonization.” The seminar addressed the concept of legal harmonization as one of the fundamental pillars for ensuring coherence and consistency among legal rules, whether at the level of national legislation or in the context of their alignment with international standards. The lecturer also discussed the importance of harmonization between legal texts and their practical application, highlighting its role in reducing legislative conflicts, enhancing legal stability, and achieving legal justice in both judicial and administrative [...]

Seminar: The Role of the Lawyer in Drafting the Statement of Claim between Theory and Practice. In continuation of academic activities, on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, Attorney Mohammed Emad Barzani delivered an academic seminar entitled “The Role of the Lawyer in Drafting the Statement of Claim between Theory and Practice” to fifth-grade students of the Faculty of Law. The seminar addressed the legal and technical significance of drafting the statement of claim, considering it the foundational step in initiating judicial proceedings. It emphasized the following key aspects: The theoretical framework: The formal and substantive requirements that must be satisfied in a [...]

Semina: The Codification of Sharia Rulings in Matters of Personal Status.   In continuation of academic activities on 6 January 2025, the Faculty of Law organized an academic seminar entitled “ The Codification of Sharia Rulings in Matters of Personal Status According to the Ja‘fari Shiʿi School: An Analytical Study Between Jurisprudence and Legal Codification.” The seminar was delivered by Dr. Khalid Jalal, who presented an in-depth analytical study of the codified Sharia rulings governing personal status issues under the Ja‘fari Shiʿi school of law. The presentation highlighted the relationship between Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and legal codification, as well as the extent [...]

Dean of the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University Chairs a Master’s Thesis Defense Committee at the University of Duhok On 24 December 2025, Professor Dr. Rozhan Dzayee, Dean of the College of Law at Tishk International University, participated as Chair of the master’s thesis defense committee at the College of Law, University of Duhok. The thesis was submitted by the student Rami Seydo Saeed and was entitled “The Legislative Regulation of Unfair Terms in Electronic Service Contracts.” This academic participation underscores Tishk International University’s commitment to supporting scientific research and strengthening academic cooperation among Iraqi universities, reflecting the competence [...]

Participation of Two Faculty Members from the Faculty of Law in an International Conference As part of efforts to strengthen scientific research and expand academic engagement at both the regional and international levels, two faculty members from the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University participated in the International Conference of Amman Arab University in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on 20–21 December 2025. The conference was dedicated to discussing the legal liability of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector. This participation took the form of a joint research paper authored by Dr. Badr Mohammed Taher Mustafa and Assistant Lecturer Abdullah Shakhawan [...]

Occasion of the New Year at Law Faculty On the occasion of the New Year, a broad academic meeting was convened at the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University on Sunday, 4 January 2026, with the participation of the faculty members, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, and the Head of the Department of Law. During the meeting, emphasis was placed on the importance of enhancing academic and scholarly performance, and the proposed plan of scientific and educational activities to be implemented during the new year was discussed. This plan includes the development of teaching methodologies, support for scientific [...]

Abortion Resulting from Rape : Balancing the Victim’s Safety and the Protection of the Fetus Organized By College of Nursing – Hawler Medical University (HMU) Faculty of Law – Tishk International University (TIU) Workshop Overview A multidisciplinary workshop addressing pregnancy resulting from rape, focusing on medical, ethical, legal, psychological, and human rights perspectives. The workshop aims to promote compassionate, evidence-based, and lawful decision-making that protects the victim’s dignity while considering fetal life. Objectives Understand medical and psychological impacts of rape Discuss ethical challenges and decision-making Review legal perspectives in Kurdistan Region–Iraq Promote survivor-centered, non-judgmental care Strengthen cooperation between health and legal [...]

Seminar: Academic Advising: Proper Implementation Mechanisms and Its Role in Improving the Quality of University Education On 22 December 2025, Assistant Lecturer Bayar Imad delivered an academic seminar at the Faculty of Law, Tishk International University, entitled “Academic Advising:Proper Implementation Mechanisms and Its Role in Improving the Quality of University Education.” The seminar was attended by a number of faculty members of the Faculty of Law as well as administrative staff. The seminar addressed the scientific and practical foundations of academic advising and the correct mechanisms for its implementation by department faculty members. Emphasis was placed on adherence to the approved [...]