ISLAMABAD, Sept 22 (ABC): TMUC School of Law has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening the link between legal education and professional practice, says a press release.
Signed at The Forum, TMUC Islamabad, the partnership seeks to create structured opportunities for aspiring lawyers to engage directly with the legal profession and develop practical competencies required for contemporary legal careers.
The collaboration establishes a comprehensive framework for practitioner-led learning, professional mentoring, moot court and advocacy training, legal clinics, court exposure, internships, chamber and law firm placements, professional development and legal awareness initiatives.
The initiative forms part of the broader academic vision of TMUC School of Law, which places experiential learning, professional engagement and career readiness alongside academic rigour.
Through sustained interaction with members of the Bar and exposure to professional legal environments, students will have opportunities to strengthen their advocacy, legal reasoning, professional ethics, communication and courtroom understanding.
Dr Faisal Mushtaq TI, Chairman and CEO of TMUC Higher Education Group, underscored the importance of taking legal education beyond the traditional classroom and creating stronger institutional bridges between academia and professional practice.
He highlighted TMUC’s commitment to developing graduates who are not only academically accomplished but also professionally confident, globally aware and equipped to navigate the evolving demands of the legal sector.
The ceremony was also attended by Ambassador Masood Khan, President of the Centre for Law and Security (CLAS), reflecting the institution’s emphasis on connecting legal education with wider discussions around law, governance, policy and professional leadership.
Muneeze Muzaffar, Head of Institute, TMUC Islamabad, represented the institutional leadership of the campus and reaffirmed TMUC’s commitment to providing an academically rigorous and professionally enriching environment for law students.
A significant feature of the partnership is its focus on experiential legal education. Through moot court initiatives, students will have opportunities to interact with experienced legal practitioners serving in coaching, judging and adjudication roles.
Guided court visits will allow students to observe legal proceedings and gain first-hand insight into courtroom practice, while internships and professional placements will provide exposure to chambers and law firms.
Students from TMUC’s University of London and University of Hertfordshire Law programmes were also present at the ceremony, reflecting the School of Law’s international academic environment and its focus on preparing students for an increasingly interconnected legal profession.
The partnership is envisioned as a sustained platform for collaboration between the academic and legal communities, with an ongoing programme of professional engagements designed to complement students’ formal legal studies.
Through the initiative, TMUC School of Law aims to combine international academic pathways with professional exposure, advocacy development, industry connectivity and career-focused learning.
