The Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice conducted a specialised training programme for public legal professionals from October 18 to 21. The programme targeted legal practitioners from various ministries and government entities as part of ongoing efforts to enhance legal and professional skills and develop national talent within the public sector.
The training included two main workshops addressing key aspects of contemporary legal practice. The first workshop, titled “Legal Professionals and the Media,” focused on improving the ability of legal professionals to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively without losing their substance. It aimed to equip participants with skills in preparing accessible legal content, public speaking, media engagement, and handling questions confidently beyond prepared statements.
The second workshop, “Creativity and Innovation in Legal Practice,” encouraged innovative thinking and helped participants move beyond traditional approaches. It dealt with practical workplace challenges such as time management, prioritisation, and overcoming resistance to change, while reinforcing participants’ professional identity in both legal writing and daily practice. Both workshops incorporated practical exercises designed to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and persuasion skills, while also allowing assessment of participants’ mastery of the targeted competencies.
Alongside these workshops, the Ministry of Justice continues to run its Legal and Judicial Sciences Programme for Assistant Judges in collaboration with the Supreme Judiciary Council. This ongoing initiative is part of broader efforts to support specialised legal and judicial training aimed at meeting the evolving needs of the state and advancing institutional development.
Looking ahead, the Ministry of Justice’s 2026 specialised legal training plan includes 118 courses, which are expected to benefit around 110 legal professionals through a variety of qualification programmes. These courses will cover practical and theoretical training, professional legal writing and drafting, as well as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence tools in legal practice.
In 2025, the training initiatives reached 2,472 legal professionals, signifying a 14.6% increase in the number of courses offered. Participation in specialised and mandatory training programmes and courses grew by approximately 24.78%. Furthermore, the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies significantly expanded its outreach with 77 legal awareness workshops, marking a 250% increase compared to the previous year.