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The Djuanda University (UNIDA) Graduate School held an orientation and visiting professor event for new students of the Doctor of Law (S3) program on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event took place in the Seminar Hall on the 1st floor of Building A on the UNIDA campus, featuring business civil law academic Prof. Dr. H. Isis Ikhwansyah, S.H., M.H., CN., as the visiting professor.
With the theme “Integrity of Doctor of Law: Enlightening the Life of a Nation that is United in Tauhid and International Standards”, the event was attended by UNIDA Chancellor Prof. Dr. H. Martin Roestamy, S.H., M.H., UNIDA Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Pupu Fauziah, M.Pd.I, vice rectors, Director of the Graduate School Prof. Dr. Hj. Endeh Suhartini, S.H., M.H., lecturers, legal practitioners, and all new students of the Doctor of Law Program.
The Director of the Graduate School, Prof. Dr. Hj. Endeh Suhartini, S.H., M.H., in her speech said that the UNIDA Doctor of Law Program is the first doctoral program in the Bogor-Cianjur area. In the 2025/2026 academic year, 30 prospective students registered, and through a selection process, 24 students were selected to attend lectures.
“Welcome to the new students of the UNIDA Doctoral Program in Law. The lectures will last for three semesters, followed by a preparation stage and dissertation examination. We hope that all students will actively coordinate with their supervisors so that they can complete their studies on time,” said Prof. Endeh.
Meanwhile, UNIDA Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Pupu Fauziah, M.Pd.I., emphasized the importance of time management and discipline in pursuing doctoral studies.
“The success of studies is highly dependent on discipline. Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave, meaning that seeking knowledge is an obligation throughout life. UNIDA Postgraduate lecturers are ready to guide students so that they can graduate on time and bring useful knowledge,” said the Rector.
The UNIDA Rector also invited students to renew their intention to seek knowledge as a form of charity.
“On this occasion, let us straighten our intentions. The knowledge gained is expected to be useful and valuable for worship. We will accompany and facilitate the dissertation preparation process so that everyone can complete their studies well,” he added.
UNIDA Chancellor, Prof. Dr. H. Martin Roestamy, S.H., M.H., added that the key to successful doctoral studies lies in togetherness and mutual support among students.
"Here, all students have the same position, learning together and strengthening each other. One of UNIDA's strengths is its spirit of cooperation. With togetherness and mutual support, God willing, we can complete our studies well and graduate together. I am ready to support you all," said Prof. Martin.
Present as a guest speaker was Visiting Professor, Prof. Dr. H. Isis Ikhwansyah, S.H., M.H., CN., who provided insights on strengthening integrity and academic contributions in the development of legal science in the global era.
The event was hosted by Togar Natigor Siregar, SH., MH as the moderator. During the event, new students were also introduced to UNIDA's vision and core values based on monotheism, integrity, and knowledge that benefits society.
The public lecture entitled “Implementation of the Business Judgment Rule (BJR) in the Development of Business Law in Indonesia” served as an academic forum to deepen understanding of corporate law principles and protection for business decision-makers in Indonesia.
In his presentation, Prof. Isis explained that the Business Judgment Rule is a doctrine that developed in the Anglo-Saxon legal system and is now adopted in various Indonesian business law regulations. This doctrine provides legal protection to company directors who make business decisions based on the principles of due care and due diligence in good faith.
“BJR is not an exemption from responsibility, but protection for business decisions that are made professionally and do not conflict with the interests of the company,” he said.
In his presentation, Prof. Isis also reviewed the differences in opinion between the Supreme Court (MA) and the Constitutional Court (MK) regarding the status of state assets that are separated in state-owned enterprises (BUMN). According to him, these differences in interpretation have given rise to two legal regimes that affect legal certainty and the risk of criminalization in business practices.
“Legal certainty for business actors can only be created if regulations and interpretations between legal institutions are in harmony,” he said.
Prof. Isis closed the session with an inspiring message for legal academics to continue playing a role in strengthening legal integrity and justice in Indonesia.
“Sound legal development can only be achieved through collaboration between academics, practitioners, and policymakers,” he concluded.
This Ta'aruf and Visiting Professor event was an important moment in building academic enthusiasm and scientific integrity among doctoral students doctoral degree in law from UNIDA.
This event also reinforced the university's commitment to producing graduates who As a continuation of the Visiting activity, the second session was held in a matriculation class delivered by Prof. Dr. H. Martin Roestamy, S.H., M.H. This matriculation activity aims to align perceptions and build an academic foundation for the campus, strengthen methodological competencies, adapt to the curriculum and academic culture of the campus, consolidate writing and critical thinking skills, and select and consolidate readiness for doctoral studies.
During the session, he provided an in-depth explanation of the philosophy of legal science. The activity continued with an interview session with new students to discuss plans and begin mapping out relevant dissertation research directions that contribute meaningfully to national legal development and align with UNIDA's vision as a University of Tauhid.