As part of the Judicial Institute’s commitment to enhancing the practical experience of its students and providing them with the opportunity to directly observe judicial proceedings, students of Courses (50) and (51) continue to implement their field training programs in the courts, contributing to the integration of theoretical study with practical application within judicial institutions.

Within this framework, students of Course (50) began implementing the components of their training plan through practical training at the Al-Kadhimiya Court of First Instance. During the program, they met with the judges supervising their training and closely observed the mechanisms of judicial work and the procedures followed in the management of civil cases. The students also held a meeting with the Chief Judge of the Court, during which the mechanism for implementing the training program was discussed, along with practical aspects related to the execution of the training plan. The meeting also provided an opportunity to listen to observations and guidance aimed at developing the students’ skills and enhancing their professional experience.

The training program also included a meeting with the Deputy Public Prosecutor supervising the students’ training, where discussions were held regarding the mechanisms for implementing the elements of their training plan and reviewing the nature of the activities in which the students participated during the training week. The meeting allowed students to present their questions and inquiries related to the legal and practical aspects of the work of the Public Prosecution. These inquiries were addressed and clarified in a manner that contributed to deepening their understanding of the applicable legal procedures.

The students’ training activities varied and included attending court hearings and observing the progress of cases, as well as sitting with the supervising judges to ask questions and benefit from their practical experience. In addition, they participated in certain administrative tasks related to the management of work within the court.

Within the framework of the academic program adopted at the Judicial Institute, students of Course (50) attended a scientific lecture in the subject of Law of Evidence that addressed expert testimony as one of the important forms of evidence regulated by law. The law permits courts to rely on expert opinion in order to reach the truth in matters that require specialized technical or scientific knowledge.

During the lecture, the instructor reviewed the concept of expert testimony and its importance in supporting judicial conviction, explaining the situations that require the court to seek the assistance of an expert. He also outlined the legal foundations governing the expert’s work and the limits of the expert’s task within the framework of the case. In addition, the lecture addressed the mechanism for selecting or appointing an expert by the court, the procedures followed in this regard, and the conditions that must be met by the expert to ensure impartiality, competence, and accuracy in performing their technical duties.

The lecture also discussed the procedures adopted by the court when assigning tasks to the expert, the nature of the expert report, and the standards that must be observed in preparing it. It further explained the probative value of expert testimony and its role in assisting the court in forming its judicial conviction, particularly in cases that require specialized technical or scientific expertise.

Students of the fifty-first course attended a scientific lecture in the subject of Criminal Law – General Section, which addressed the topic of multiplicity of crimes and the mechanism for organizing the referral decision when multiple crimes occur.

The lecturer began by explaining the concept of multiplicity of crimes, clarifying its different forms and manifestations. The explanation was supported with several practical examples illustrating real cases of multiple crimes, particularly in the context of forgery and embezzlement offenses. The lecturer also emphasized the importance of following proper legal procedures to verify the occurrence of a crime and the necessity of conducting investigation procedures in accordance with the established legal frameworks.

The lecture also addressed the legal organization of the referral decision in cases involving multiple crimes in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law. The lecturer explained that the referral decision represents the result of the efforts made by the investigative judiciary after completing the investigation procedures, after which the case is referred to the trial court to examine and adjudicate it.

The lecture had a clear practical orientation, as several models and applied examples were presented to illustrate the various legal procedures related to the issue of multiplicity of crimes and the referral decision, contributing to strengthening the students’ practical understanding.

The lecture concluded with an explanation of the legal implications of multiplicity of crimes and its impact on the decision to refer the case to the competent court, based on the provisions of Article (142) of the Criminal Procedure Law, along with clarification of how these provisions are applied in practical judicial work.

As part of the approved curriculum for students of the Judicial Institute, a specialized lecture was delivered on the subject of judicial legislation, focusing on the vehicle registration process under the Notary Public Law. This lecture aimed to enhance students' practical skills and connect theoretical concepts with the practical procedures implemented in judicial departments.

During the lecture, the presenter provided a detailed explanation of the legal procedures followed in the vehicle registration process at the Notary Public office. He outlined the procedural steps preceding registration, including the required legal documents and verification of the data and contracting parties. He also explained the role of the Notary Public in documenting vehicle ownership transfer transactions in accordance with the provisions of the law.

The legal implications of vehicle registration were presented, particularly those related to proving the legal transactions pertaining to them, guaranteeing the rights of the contracting parties, and the legal validity that registration entails against third parties, in addition to clarifying the legislative framework that regulates these procedures in the Notaries Public Law.

As part of the Judicial Institute's approved training program, and in its endeavor to enhance the practical skills of its students, the 50th cohort of students continued implementing their training plan through practical application at the Karada Courthouse. This allows them direct exposure to judicial work and the acquisition of practical experience alongside their theoretical knowledge.

During the visit, a meeting was held with the judges of the Personal Status Court supervising the students' training. The approved training plan was reviewed, its implementation mechanisms were explained, and the students were assigned the training tasks and duties stipulated in the program.

The students’ activity record during the training period was also reviewed, and their adherence to the prescribed vocabulary was monitored, in addition to observing the discussions that the students conduct while reviewing the cases pending in court to give them the opportunity to express their legal opinions and discuss some aspects related to judicial procedures, in a step aimed at developing their analytical abilities and refining their professional skills in preparation for engaging in judicial work in the future.