FSH News, UIN Malang – The Faculty of Sharia and Law (FSH) of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta once again organized The 10th International Conference on Law and Justice (ICLJ) 2026, an international conference bringing together academics, researchers, and legal practitioners from various countries to discuss issues of law and justice amid global change.

Carrying the theme “Reimagining Law and Justice: Bridging Inequality and Protecting the Vulnerable in a Changing World”, ICLJ 2026 was held on July 6–7, 2026, by the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta in collaboration with the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang and Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, as an international partner. The series of events took place at UIN Malang Campus and Ijen Suites Resort & Convention Malang.

As the opening of the conference, a Welcoming Ceremony was held on Monday (6/7/2026) at the Rectorate Building Meeting Room of UIN Malang. This event served as a moment to strengthen ties and reinforce academic collaboration between the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang.

A total of 74 lecturers from the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, along with participants from various universities and institutions, were warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Sumbulah, M.Ag., accompanied by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Sudirman, M.A., along with the leadership and staff of the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang.

In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Maksum, S.H., M.A., MDC., expressed appreciation to the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang for the support and cooperation in organizing ICLJ 2026.

“This year marks the 10th ICLJ. We continue striving to improve the quality of the conference year after year. Alhamdulillah, the organization in UIN Malang has received very positive enthusiasm,” he said.

Prof. Maksum explained that holding the conference in Malang was expected not only to provide a high-quality academic forum but also to create opportunities for participants to build networks and collaborations in a conducive atmosphere. On this occasion, he also announced that based on the committee’s decision, ICLJ will henceforth be held biennially. Thus, the next conference will take place in 2028, while in 2027 the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta will organize various academic activities such as talk shows, coaching clinics, and scientific publication competitions to maintain the continuity of collaboration, research, and scholarly publications.

Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Sumbulah, M.Ag., extended a warm welcome to all participants and expressed appreciation for the trust given to the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang to be a partner in hosting The 10th International Conference on Law and Justice (ICLJ) 2026. She hoped that collaboration with the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta would continue through academic activities, collaborative research, joint publications, knowledge exchange, and strengthening networks among universities at both national and international levels.

On this occasion, Prof. Umi also conveyed her deepest condolences for the passing of one of the lecturers of the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Dr. Muhammad Ali Hanafiah Selian, S.H., M.H. She prayed that the late scholar would be forgiven of all sins, accepted for all his good deeds, and granted the best place by Allah SWT. To the bereaved family, she wished patience, strength, and resilience in facing this loss.

Throughout the two-day conference, participants discussed various strategic issues, ranging from legal inequality, protection of vulnerable groups, transformation of legal systems in the digital era, to the challenges of realizing justice amid increasingly complex social changes. The outcomes of the conference are expected to produce academic recommendations, strengthen cross-country research collaboration, and enhance internationally reputable scholarly publications.

The Welcoming Ceremony was held in a warm and familial atmosphere. After the event concluded, all participants proceeded to the hotel to prepare for the main agenda of The 10th International Conference on Law and Justice (ICLJ) 2026 on the following day.

The organization of The 10th International Conference on Law and Justice (ICLJ) 2026 reflects the commitment of the Faculty of Sharia and Law UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta to strengthening international academic networks, expanding research collaborations, and improving the quality of scholarly publications with strategic partners, including the Faculty of Sharia UIN Malang and Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. This collaboration is expected to continue developing in the form of joint research, scholarly publications, academic exchanges, and the advancement of legal knowledge responsive to global challenges.