Untag Surabaya Student Observes Court Proceedings at Surabaya Religious Court

JurnalPost.com  - SURABAYA, October 14, 2026. Selvia Irma, a student at the Faculty of Law, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 (Untag) Surabaya, participated in a court observation session at the Surabaya Religious Court on Wednesday (10/14/2026). This activity aims to introduce students to actual judicial practices, allowing them to compare the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures with its direct application in the courtroom.

During the session, Selvia observed hearings involving various divorce cases and inheritance determinations. She paid close attention to the proceedings, from the opening of the session by the panel of judges and the verification of the parties' identities to the presentation of arguments and responses from each side. She also observed how the panel of judges presided over the hearing and maintained order throughout the process.

Selvia noted that observing the hearings in person helped her understand the religious court process more clearly. "I am very grateful that the university provides opportunities for law students to learn directly at the court. From this experience, I can see the trial process in reality while understanding the application of the knowledge I have studied during my lectures," she said.

She observed that cases within the religious court system, particularly those related to marriage, require caution because they involve family interests, the rights of the litigants, and the welfare of children, if any. Therefore, the presence of law students in the courtroom is considered important so that future law graduates understand that the judicial process is not merely about written norms, but also about ethics, procedural precision, and sensitivity toward the issues faced by the parties involved.

Through this activity, Selvia hopes that the experience will enrich her legal studies and serve as preparation for when she eventually enters actual legal practice. She also expressed her appreciation to the Surabaya Religious Court for opening its doors to students to learn from public court proceedings.