FSH News, 2nd Floor Room Theater  – The Faculty of Sharia and Law (FSH) at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta has officially launched the Legal Consultation and Aid Institute (LKBH) as part of its commitment to expanding access to justice, particularly for underprivileged communities. The launch was accompanied by a National Oration titled “Legal Aid from Campus to Society.”

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Ronald S. Lumbuun, S.H., M.H., Head of the Legal, Public Communication, and Cooperation Bureau at the Ministry of Law of the Republic of Indonesia, representing the Minister of Law. He emphasized the strategic role of universities in broadening public access to legal aid services.

According to him, the presence of LKBH within the campus is a tangible form of community service and a learning platform for the academic community to bring justice closer, more accessible, and more responsive to those seeking it.

In his remarks, the Dean of FSH UIN Jakarta stated that the establishment of LKBH is part of integrating the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, research, and community service. The institute is expected not only to provide professional legal services to society but also to serve as a learning laboratory for students to develop social sensitivity and practical skills in handling legal issues.

The Chair of LKBH FSH UIN Jakarta affirmed the institute’s readiness to provide professional services in legal consultation, assistance, mediation, and legal aid, especially for those in need. LKBH is envisioned as a bridge between justice seekers and accessible, fast, high-quality legal services grounded in values of justice and humanity.

The launch marked an important milestone in strengthening synergy between universities, government, law enforcement agencies, legal aid organizations, and other stakeholders. This collaboration is expected to improve the quality of legal aid services and broaden legal protection for society.

The event was attended by UIN Jakarta leadership, the Chair of PCNU South Tangerang, the Chair of the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI) South Tangerang, the Head of the Social Services Office South Tangerang, police chiefs of Ciputat and Ciputat Timur, the Vice Chair of the Tigaraksa Religious Court, subdistrict heads and village leaders across South Tangerang, heads of local Religious Affairs Offices (KUA), advocates, academics, students, legal aid organizations, and community representatives.

Through the inauguration of LKBH, FSH UIN Jakarta reaffirmed its commitment to delivering inclusive, professional, and integrity-based legal aid services. The institute is expected to make it easier for communities to access free legal services while strengthening the university’s contribution to justice, legal protection, and meaningful community service.