Academic Guidelines 2024

The highest normative body at the faculty level, led by a Chair assisted by a Secretary. Main duties:

• Elect the Dean once every 4 (four) years
• Formulate policies for assessing lecturers' academic achievement & character
• Formulate indicators of success in running the faculty
• Evaluate the accountability of the Dean as implementer of academic policy
• Provide considerations on candidates for Dean & Vice Deans

The duties of the Dean as leader are:

• Improve the quality of processes in delivering education and teaching.
• Create a conducive teaching and learning environment.
• Improve the quality of graduates through the educational process.
• Improve the quality and quantity of research.
• Improve the quality of faculty management and administration.
• Improve the quality of social roles and community service.
• Strengthen partnerships with alumni and third parties, including government agencies, the private sector, and other legal professions, at national and international levels.
• Foster harmonious relationships among the entire academic community of the Faculty of Law UIR.
• Cultivate and strengthen a (sense of belonging) and a (sense of responsibility) in every member of the academic community to nurture and develop the Faculty.
• Mentor lecturers, education staff, students, and alumni.
• Propose the appointment of Assistant Deans to the Rector after considering the Faculty Senate's input.
• Propose the appointment of Section Heads to the Rector.
• Issue regulations and/or decisions concerning education, research, and community service.
• Chair Faculty Senate meetings.
• In carrying out these duties, the Dean reports to the Rector.

Vice Dean I assists the Dean in the following areas:

• Improving the quality of academics, research, community service, and da'wah.
• Planning and implementing lecturer development and mentoring programs.
• Representing the Dean and performing the Dean's routine duties when the Dean is unavailable.
• Coordinating with the Head of Study Program on development and mentoring in education, research, community service, and da'wah.
• In carrying out these duties, Vice Dean I reports to the Dean.

Vice Dean II assists the Dean in the following matters:

• General administration and financial administration.
• Planning, developing, and mentoring administrative/education staff to provide high-quality, Islamic service to lecturers and students (the academic community).
• Taking inventory of faculty assets.
• Representing and performing the routine duties of the Dean and Vice Dean I when both are unavailable.
• In carrying out these duties, Vice Dean II reports to the Dean.

Vice Dean III assists the Dean in the following areas:

• Mentoring students and alumni.
• Planning and developing students' interests and talents.
• Tracking and engaging with alumni.
• Mentoring student organizations.
• Planning and implementing academic and non-academic partnerships.
• Representing and performing the routine duties of the Dean, Vice Dean I, and Vice Dean II when all three are unavailable.
• In carrying out these duties, Vice Dean III reports to the Dean.

Duties of the Head of Study Program:

• Assist and coordinate with Vice Dean I on academic matters.
• Develop and review the curriculum.
• Monitor teaching and learning activities, especially courses within the relevant field of study.
• Manage and carry out education and teaching.
• Prepare the schedule for classes, midterm (UTS), and final exams (UAS).
• Coordinate the assignment of teaching duties among the Study Program's lecturers.
• Oversee the smooth running of classes and student supervision so that teaching and learning proceed well.
• Coordinate and supervise the conduct of examinations.
• Seek partnerships with relevant institutions to develop the Study Program.
• Evaluate and report on the performance of duties to superiors as a form of accountability.
• Provide friendly, professional, and Islamic service.
• In carrying out these duties, the Head of Study Program reports to the Dean through Vice Dean I.

Duties of the Secretary of Study Program:

• Assist the Head of Study Program with administration relating to lecturers, students, and administrative staff.
• Assist the Head of Study Program with administrative reporting on the Study Program's activities.
• Prepare teaching assignments and class schedules.
• Monitor teaching and learning activities, especially courses within the relevant field of study.
• Manage and carry out education and teaching.
• Prepare the schedule for classes, midterm (UTS), and final exams (UAS).
• Coordinate the Study Program's administrative affairs.
• Oversee the conduct of classes and exams.
• Coordinate the collection of exam grades.
• Monitor students' academic progress.
• Prepare attendance recaps for students and lecturers in the Study Program.
• Carry out other duties assigned by superiors.
• Evaluate and report on the performance of duties to superiors.

To carry out academic duties in education and teaching more effectively and efficiently, the Dean has established 6 (six) BKUs as the academic spearhead. Each BKU is led by Head of Main Area of Study (KBKU).

Duties of the Head of Main Area of Study (KBKU):

• Assist and coordinate with Vice Dean I and the Head of Study Program on academic matters.
• Review the curriculum.
• Review and record thesis titles proposed by students.
• Other duties assigned by the Dean.
• Provide friendly, professional, and Islamic service.
• In carrying out these duties, the KBKU reports to the Dean through Vice Dean I and the Head of Study Program.

The Faculty Administration Office is led by the Head of Administration (KTU) , who reports to the Dean through Vice Dean II. It consists of:

a. Head of Administration
Hj. Fithriyati,S.AB,.M.Si

• Assist Vice Dean I with academic administration.
• Assist Vice Dean II with general and financial administration and with budget planning and execution.
• Assist Vice Dean III with student and alumni administration.
• Take inventory of Faculty assets.
• Coordinate the duties of Subdivision Heads and staff.
• Always provide friendly, professional, and Islamic service.

b. Head of Academic, Student Affairs, and Alumni Subdivision
Darmanto, S.T

• Assist Vice Dean I in conducting classes and examinations.
• Assist Vice Dean I in coordinating and recording student attendance.
• Keep archives of exam result announcements and student grades.
• Compile student and alumni data.
• Provide student class attendance sheets.
• Issue thesis supervision decrees.
• Process credit conversion and supplementary courses (anvullanda) for transfer students.
• Always provide friendly, professional, and Islamic service.
• In providing services, reports to Vice Dean I and Vice Dean III.

c. Head of Personnel Subdivision
Vonny Winda Sari, S.Pd., M.Si

• Prepare and collect attendance records for lecturers and education staff.
• Provide lecturer class attendance sheets.
• Compile recaps of lecturers' class meetings.
• Compile data on lecturers and adjunct lecturers.
• Prepare proposals for promotions and/or periodic salary increases for lecturers and employees.
• Prepare the annual performance appraisal (DP3) for each lecturer and employee at year-end.
• Oversee the orderliness and cleanliness of the Faculty building.
• Prepare attendance lists for FH leadership/lecturer/Senate meetings.
• Always provide friendly, professional, and Islamic service.
• In carrying out these duties, reports to Vice Dean II.

d. Head of General Affairs, Correspondence, and Dispatch Subdivision
Muhammad Fauzi, S.I.Kom

• Assist Vice Dean II in planning and managing correspondence in an orderly manner.
• Prepare and meet all of the faculty's facility and infrastructure needs.
• Maintain the asset inventory list.
• Record incoming and outgoing mail.
• Prepare faculty report letters to the University and other parties.
• Report work results to Vice Dean II on a monthly basis.
• Always provide friendly, professional, and Islamic service.
• In carrying out these duties, reports to Vice Dean II.

• Drafting lawsuits, contracts, legislation, legal opinions
• Upholding law and justice in society properly & consistently
• Serving professionally as state apparatus in government
• Handling legal matters professionally in the private sector
• Serving professionally as researchers in their field of study

• Applying Islamic values at work & in society
• English language proficiency
• Proficiency in Indonesian legal language
• Communication and computer technology skills
• Sensitive & responsive to the socio-cultural values of society

• High integrity and discipline
• An entrepreneurial spirit with fair business competition
• Sensitivity & care for the environment
• Able to be a law-abiding, trustworthy, and virtuous (akhlakul karimah) leader

• Devoted to God Almighty and demonstrating a religious attitude
• Upholding human values based on religion, morals, and ethics
• Contributing to improving the quality of community life based on Pancasila
• Acting as citizens who are proud of & love their homeland
• Respecting diversity of culture, religion, belief, and opinion
• Cooperative and socially sensitive
• Law-abiding and disciplined in community life
• Internalizing academic values, norms, and ethics
• Demonstrating responsibility for one's work
• Applying legal studies with emphasis on Islamic values

• Mastering theoretical concepts of law (definitions, rules, theories, events, subjects-objects, principles)
• Mastering legal concepts from the perspective of Islamic values
• Mastering the classification of legal science, schools of thought, & legal discovery
• Mastering science- and technology-based didactic-pedagogical concepts of law
• Mastering research methodology as an alternative for solving legal problems
• Mastering good writing procedures with correct language
• Able to identify & analyze legal problems
• Mastering mechanisms & techniques for resolving problems/disputes
• Mastering data-driven decision-making mechanisms
• Mastering principles & ethics of communication
• Mastering principles of entrepreneurship & management (edupreneur)

Covers general and specific skills such as logical, critical, systematic, and innovative reasoning; report writing; applying science and technology in legal practice; and presentation and teamwork skills.

Courses required nationally by the Ministry of Education for all university students:

• Islamic Religious Education — UIR2510101 (2 credits)
• Indonesian Language — UIR2510102 (2 credits)
• Pancasila Education — UIR2510103 (2 credits)
• Civic Education — UIR2510104 (2 credits)
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship — UIR2510108 (2 credits)

Courses required by Universitas Islam Riau for all students:

• Worship & Muamalah — UIR2520105 (2 credits)
• Islam and Science — UIR2520106 (2 credits)
• Data and Technology Literacy — UIR2520107 (2 credits)
• English — UIR2520109 (2 credits)

Compulsory study program courses that all students must take in Semesters I to VI (47 courses in total, spread over 6 semesters):

Students choose one of the 6 areas of specialization and must take 4 courses (8 credits) from the chosen area:

• Civil Law: Financing Law · Law of Negotiable Instruments · Islamic Economic Law · Insurance Law
• Business Law: Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) Law · Banking Law · Investment Law · Capital Market Law
• Criminal Law: Victimology & Criminology · Criminal Law Policy · Special Criminal Law · International Criminal Law
• Constitutional Law: Judicial Review of Legislation · Constitutional Law · Comparative Constitutional Law · Islamic Government Law
• Administrative Law: Government Procurement of Goods & Services Law · Licensing Law · State Finance Law · Civil Service (ASN) Law
• International Law: International Dispute Settlement · Law of Treaties · Humanitarian Law · Law of International Organizations

Students take 2 courses (4 credits) from the 3 free electives available in their chosen area of specialization:

• Civil: Law of Organizations & Legal Entities · Zakat & Waqf Law · Selected Topics in Civil Law
• Business: Mining Law · Consumer Protection Law · Digital Business Law
• Criminal: Penitentiary Law · Juvenile Criminal Justice System · Corruption Offenses
• Constitutional: Human Rights Law · Rule of Law & Democracy · Judicial Power
• Administrative: Public Policy Law · State Treasury Law · Government Strategic Planning Law
• International: International Trade Law · Diplomatic & Consular Law · Immigration Law

Compulsory Specialization — 4 courses (8 credits) | Code: SIH25471xx:

1. Financing Law — SIH2547156 (2 credits)
2. Law of Negotiable Instruments — SIH2547157 (2 credits)
3. Islamic Economic Law — SIH2547158 (2 credits)
4. Insurance Law — SIH2547159 (2 credits)

Free Electives — Take 2 of 3 (4 credits) | Code: SIH25472xx:

• Law of Organizations and Legal Entities — SIH2547260 (2 credits)
• Zakat and Waqf Law — SIH2547261 (2 credits)
• Selected Topics in Civil Law — SIH2547262 (2 credits)

Compulsory Specialization — 4 courses (8 credits) | Code: SIH25471xx:

1. Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) Law — SIH2547163 (2 credits)
2. Banking Law — SIH2547164 (2 credits)
3. Investment Law — SIH2547165 (2 credits)
4. Capital Market Law — SIH2547166 (2 credits)

Free Electives — Take 2 of 3 (4 credits) | Code: SIH25472xx:

• Mining Law — SIH2547267 (2 credits)
• Consumer Protection Law — SIH2547268 (2 credits)
• Digital Business Law — SIH2547269 (2 credits)

Compulsory Specialization — 4 courses (8 credits) | Code: SIH25471xx:

1. Victimology and Criminology — SIH2547170 (2 credits)
2. Criminal Law Policy — SIH2547171 (2 credits)
3. Special Criminal Law — SIH2547172 (2 credits)
4. International Criminal Law — SIH2547173 (2 credits)

Free Electives — Take 2 of 3 (4 credits) | Code: SIH25472xx:

• Penitentiary Law — SIH2547274 (2 credits)
• Juvenile Criminal Justice System — SIH2547275 (2 credits)
• Corruption Offenses — SIH2547276 (2 credits)

Compulsory Specialization — 4 courses (8 credits) | Code: SIH25471xx:

1. Judicial Review of Legislation — SIH2547177 (2 credits)
2. Constitutional Law — SIH2547178 (2 credits)
3. Comparative Constitutional Law — SIH2547179 (2 credits)
4. Islamic Government Law — SIH2547180 (2 credits)

Free Electives — Take 2 of 3 (4 credits) | Code: SIH25472xx:

• Human Rights Law — SIH2547281 (2 credits)
• Rule of Law and Democracy — SIH2547282 (2 credits)
• Judicial Power — SIH2547283 (2 credits)

Compulsory Specialization — 4 courses (8 credits) | Code: SIH25471xx:

1. Government Procurement of Goods and Services Law — SIH2547184 (2 credits)
2. Licensing Law — SIH2547185 (2 credits)
3. State Finance Law — SIH2547186 (2 credits)
4. Civil Service (ASN) Law — SIH2547187 (2 credits)

Free Electives — Take 2 of 3 (4 credits) | Code: SIH25472xx:

• Public Policy Law — SIH2547288 (2 credits)
• State Treasury Law — SIH2547289 (2 credits)
• Government Strategic Planning Law — SIH2547290 (2 credits)

Compulsory Specialization — 4 courses (8 credits) | Code: SIH25471xx:

1. International Dispute Settlement — SIH2547191 (2 credits)
2. Law of Treaties — SIH2547192 (2 credits)
3. Humanitarian Law — SIH2547193 (2 credits)
4. Law of International Organizations — SIH2547194 (2 credits)

Free Electives — Take 2 of 3 (4 credits) | Code: SIH25472xx:

• International Trade Law — SIH2547295 (2 credits)
• Diplomatic and Consular Law — SIH2547296 (2 credits)
• Immigration Law — SIH2547297 (2 credits)

This course aims to help students understand Islamic religious education and Islamic law, identify and explain the sources and principles of Islamic law and al-ahkam al-khamsah, and describe the history of the growth & development of Islam from the past to the present.

Presents the study of law in the broad sense (legal theory) and legal dogmatics. Covers: the origins, forms, principles, systems, divisions, sources, functions, and position of law in society. A foundational course for anyone who will study law.

A guide to the use of Indonesian — specifically the legal register of Indonesian — for students studying law. Covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Important for the legal profession because law is a product of thought supported by linguistic structure.

Builds an entrepreneurial spirit in students. Topics: the meaning of business & entrepreneurship, the systematics of entrepreneurship, and law-related business practice.

A preparatory/introductory course to Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. It introduces students to the study of public law and examines the core principles and concepts of the State and Constitutional Law.

Discusses the sources, subjects, and system of international law, including relations between states, treaties, international organizations, and the settlement of disputes between states.

Topics: legal aspects of marriage (preparation, legal consequences, rights & obligations of spouses, marital property) and the law of obligations under Book III of the Civil Code (KUHPerdata).

An understanding of labor & employment law, employer–employee relations, the interests of workers & companies, and legal protection for workers.

Material that provides a strong foundation for students learning Indonesian law: the meaning of positive law, world legal systems, and the principles of law in Indonesia (Civil, Constitutional/Administrative, Criminal, International, Procedural).

A national compulsory course. Comprehensive knowledge of the Indonesian constitutional system through juridical, sociological, political, and dogmatic approaches. Covers: elections, political parties, state institutions, legislation, and the system of government.

Provides a foundation for understanding civil relations in society, matters governed by property & inheritance law, and the theoretical basis for resolving practical civil law problems.

The foundation for studying Indonesian criminal law. Topics: the meaning of criminal law, interpreting criminal statutes, locus delicti, the principle of legality, strafbaar feit, dolus-culpa, unlawful acts, deelneming (participation), and samenloop (concurrence).

Provides knowledge & skills to meet the needs of Indonesian society, the majority of which is Muslim. Topics: marriage, divorce (talak), marriage contracts, reconciliation (rujuk), inheritance, commerce, and Islamic criminal law.

A student exchange activity of 1 semester (6 months) at another university to explore the cultures of the Indonesian archipelago.

A. PMM at a Different University in the Same or a Different Study Program

• Students in semester 3, 5, or 7
• Passed all courses in semesters 1–2
• Minimum GPA 3,00
• Maximum course conversion 20 credits
• Exchange for 1 semester
• Approval of course conversion by the study program
• Students continue to attend non-converted classes in person if not all courses are converted

B. PMM at a Different University in the Same Study Program

• Students in semester 3 or 5
• The program applies in semester 6
• Minimum GPA 3,00
• Maximum conversion of 20 credits

Activities at government/private institutions to gain hard skills (problem solving, analytical) and soft skills (professional ethics, communication, teamwork).

Requirements:

• Students semester 5 (program applies in semester 6)
• Passed all courses in semesters 1–5
• Minimum GPA 3,00
• Maximum conversion of elective courses 20 credits
• The internship lasts 1 semester
• Approval of course conversion by the study program
• Students must prepare daily and weekly reports for their Academic Advisor / Field Supervisor (DPL)

A systematic process of data analysis to find answers to a problem. Its implementation includes determining research subjects and processing data.

Requirements:

• Students have passed semester 5
• The program applies in semester 6
• Minimum GPA 3,00
• Maximum conversion of elective courses 20 credits
• Output: a scholarly work in the form of a journal article

• Held mid-semester according to the academic calendar
• The technical format is left to the course lecturer
• Students are eligible to take the UTS if their attendance is ≥ 80% of class meetings and they meet administrative requirements
• Exceptions are decided by the Dean

Regulated in SOP FHUIR/AA/SOP/09.

• Held after classes end; schedule determined by the Dean
• Format: written, oral, or paper (technical details per course lecturer)
• Students are eligible to take the UAS if their attendance is ≥ 75% and they meet administrative requirements

Regulated in SOP FHUIR/AA/SOP/14.

Thesis Examination Requirements:

1. Registered as a student in the current Academic Year
2. Submit a thesis examination request to the Dean
3. Passed all courses (138 credits)
4. Fulfilled administrative & financial obligations
5. Minimum GPA 2,00

Examination Committee Composition:

• Chair and member — examines Content
• Secretary and member — examines Structure
• Member — examines Presentation
• Member — examines Language
• Member — examines Research Methods
• Minute-taker, Witness I, Witness II

Thesis Defense Attire:

• Men — Full suit, tie, and peci (cap)
• Women — Kebaya/baju kurung with a green shawl

Requirements:

• Holds a general / non-vocational senior high school certificate (STTB SMTA)
• Passport photos: 8 sheets of 3×4 and 3 sheets of 2.5×2.5
• Declared accepted as a new student
• 3 legalized copies of the school certificate (STTB)
• Physically and mentally healthy (doctor's certificate)
• Fill out the form & complete financial administration

Internal Transfer — between majors/departments/faculties within UIR.
External Transfer — from a different faculty/university (with at least equivalent accreditation).

Requirements:

1. Holds a certificate relevant to the field of law
2. Holds transfer permission from the university of origin
3. Submit a written request stating the reasons for transfer
4. The transfer is not intended to avoid obligations
5. Holds an academic transcript (to be converted according to FH UIR course weights)
6. Complies with UIR/FH UIR regulations

• The request must be submitted to the Dean no later than 2 months after classes begin
• Already registered for the academic year concerned
• Photocopy of the latest student ID card
• Proof of payment of the academic leave fee
• The Dean forwards the request to the Rector for a leave permit decree

• Lasts a maximum of 2 semesters (may not be consecutive)
• Must re-register after the leave period
• Exempt from academic obligations
• Not permitted to participate in academic activities
• Still considered an active student

Students must submit a request accompanied by:

• Academic leave letter from the Rector
• Settlement of faculty & university financial administration

The body that channels student aspirations, whose members are elected through general elections or as representatives of each class/cohort. As the legislative body, its duties are:

• Formulating the outline of the work program
• Appointing the President of the BEM
• Supervising the implementation of BEM activities

The BEM President is appointed by DEMA or elected through Student Elections. The BEM is the mandate holder of DEMA, tasked with carrying out student activities to foster & develop the potential of all students.

More technical and functional in nature:

• Mapala — Nature Lovers Club
• Al Mizan — Islamic studies group
• Journalism
• Law Ambassadors (Duta Hukum)
• Specialization Program Associations (see below)
• Sports, Community Service, etc.