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On October 24, 2025, the Volyn branch of the League of Students of the Association of Lawyers of Ukraine organized a field trip for law students to the Lutsk City District Court of the Volyn region. The event was aimed at introducing participants to the work of the judicial system from the inside and showing how real trials take place. During the tour, students had the opportunity to: • learn about the structure of the court and the organization of the work of its departments; • see how court hearings are held and get acquainted with their stages; • talk to judges, court clerks and court staff; • receive practical advice on building a future legal career. The participants saw what the judicial procedure looks like in practice, understood the role of each participant in the process. The meeting took place in an open and informative atmosphere. Representatives of the court willingly shared their professional experience, answered students' questions and talked about modern challenges in judicial practice. Such events help future lawyers see how theoretical knowledge gained during their studies is implemented in real life, and take another step towards consciously choosing their professional path. We express our sincere gratitude to the Lutsk City District Court of the Volyn region for their hospitality and openness to cooperation, and to all participants for their activity and sincere interest in their future profession!

On October 23, a meeting was held at the Volyn Youth Center on the topic "When to Start and Where to Start: Starting a Legal Career," organized for law students. The speakers of the event were Viktoriya Tataryn and Yuliya Vintsyuk, graduates of Lesya Ukrainka University, managing partners of the Legis Finance Law Firm, who have over 15 years of professional experience in the field of law. During the meeting, participants learned how to start their own professional path in law, find their first internship or job, and what skills are key to achieving success in the modern legal field. The speakers shared practical advice, real stories from their legal practice, and emphasized the importance of continuous development, perseverance, and belief in one’s own strengths. The event took place in a sincere and inspiring atmosphere, creating a space for open dialogue between future lawyers and experienced professionals. Participants received valuable advice, motivation, and an understanding that the first steps in a legal career begin with activity, learning, and confidence in one's abilities.

On October 28, a public discussion of the draft professional standard "Private Executor" was held at the Faculty of Law with the participation of members of the expert group for the development of the standard and private executors of the Volyn region. Experts – Serhiy Lysenko (Doctor of Law, Professor, Director of the Institute of Security of PrJSC “VNI “MAUP” - Head of the Expert Group), Anton Demchuk (Candidate of Law, Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Law of the Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University) and Denys Spesivtsev (Candidate of Law, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law Disciplines of the Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University) highlighted the main prerequisites and purpose of forming a professional standard, as well as revealed the features of the work process for developing an important document for the entire profession and answered the questions of the discussion participants. In turn, private contractors shared their thoughts on the standard, and also made suggestions regarding the requirements for competencies that are put forward to a private contractor in order to ensure the high quality of the professional activities carried out by ensuring the entry into the profession of highly qualified and responsible personnel. Representatives of the Association of Private Teachers in the Volyn Region, Klekho Anatoliy, Kapitan Mykhailo, Pyroga Serhiy, Taranko Dmytro, Shulzhenko Ihor and others, joined the discussion. The public discussion was just one of many platforms for open coverage of the process of developing a professional standard and considering its draft provisions within the framework of a system of tools for constant communication of the expert group with private performers in Ukraine, self-regulatory organizations, state authorities and the public.

On October 30, 2025, a round table of the Student Scientific Problem Group “Problems and Prospects for Improving Civil Procedure in Ukraine” of the Department of Civil Law Disciplines was held at the Faculty of Law. Head of the Problem Group: Nataliya MILISCHUK Third-year students presented scientific reports in which they revealed the results of their research on the problems and prospects of digitalization of civil proceedings in Ukraine, compliance with the principle of access to justice in the context of digitalization of civil proceedings, improvement of the ESITS, improvement of special electronic court systems, the appropriateness of confirming representation by powers of attorney and warrants made in the Electronic Court, the admissibility of electronic evidence, etc. The research topics chosen by the participants indicate a deep interest of higher education students in the civil process in general and outline the prospects for further scientific research. The results of the research of young scientists will be published in the electronic collection of abstracts of the roundtable participants after November 5, 2025.

In today's world, where new humanitarian challenges and international crises arise every day, the role of youth in shaping the future is becoming more important than ever. This is especially noticeable in Ukraine, which is currently going through a difficult stage. That is why the participation of law students in the Youth Diplomatic Forum 2025, which took place on October 22-23 in Kyiv, was not only an opportunity for professional growth, but also an important contribution to strengthening the humanitarian voice of our state. The forum brought together over a hundred young people from all over Ukraine who seek to join international processes, support humanitarian initiatives and influence decision-making. The event was organized by the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, a humanitarian organization that makes efforts every day to help those who need it most. For two days, students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of humanitarian diplomacy, learn about its key role in modern conditions and master the skills necessary for future professional activities. The opening of the forum began with discussions about the role of youth in international processes and how students and young professionals can influence decision-making in the field of protecting populations affected by conflicts. The speakers paid special attention to humanitarian diplomacy as a practice of advocacy and negotiations aimed at ensuring access to aid and protecting human rights. For law students, these issues became a logical continuation of their studies and an opportunity to see how the acquired knowledge works in real international relations. The subsequent program was built on practical interaction and consolidation of skills. Participants took part in parallel laboratories, where they worked out models of negotiations on humanitarian access, learned to counteract disinformation and discussed the role of youth in the reconstruction of the country. Trainings on public speaking and diplomatic protocol - components that form a professional lawyer and negotiator - were no less important. A separate element of the program was a large-scale game-simulation of diplomatic processes, during which students applied theory in practice, working to protect specific humanitarian interests. However, the Forum became not only an educational platform, but also a space for establishing cooperation. Networking sessions, interactives and a diplomatic dinner gave participants the opportunity to get acquainted with representatives of state institutions, experts and like-minded people from other universities. Such contacts can develop into joint initiatives and projects aimed at restoring communities and developing humanitarian policy in Ukraine. Participation in the Youth Diplomatic Forum 2025 became an important step on the path of professional development for law students. They not only gained valuable knowledge and practical experience, but also realized their role in global processes that determine the future of the state and society. The Forum showed that young people are ready for responsibility, dialogue and active participation in solving the most complex humanitarian challenges of today.

Natalia Voznyuk, lecturer at the Faculty of Law and head of the Educational and Scientific Laboratory of Digital Technologies in Law, held a practical webinar entitled LAW TALKS: Digital Tools for Modern Lawyers - From Registers to Artificial Intelligence at the invitation of the Volyn branch of the APU Student League. The speaker focused on the following topical issues: State registries: how to quickly find the information you need Court practice: where to look, how to analyse, what to automate The ‘Legislation of Ukraine’ database: how to use it to its full potential Artificial intelligence in law: real cases, life hacks, risks During the webinar, participants received practical recommendations on how to improve the efficiency of legal activities using digital tools, learned about current services for working with open data, and discussed the legal and ethical aspects of introducing artificial intelligence technologies into the field of law. The event took the form of a live discussion, where students could ask questions, share their observations, and receive professional advice from the speaker.

On 23 October, the Nomination Committee of the annual Saint Volodymyr Prize for the best academic legal publication convened for its session. The official announcement of the competition results took place on 24 October during the opening of the International Academic and Practical Conference “The Twenty-Fourth Autumn Legal Readings: The Protection of Human Rights in Ukraine under Martial Law and in the Post-War Period”, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights. COMPETITION RESULTS Category: “Legal Theory; Theory of State and Law; Legal Encyclopaedia”, Section: “Textbooks and Teaching Aids”: First place was awarded to editor and author Mykhailo Yatsyshyn and the team of contributors for the textbook Legal Foundations of Civil Society . Category: “Criminal Law and Criminology; Penal Law; Criminal Procedure and Forensics”: First place was awarded to Andrii Husak for his monograph Probation for Juveniles in Ukraine .

On October 23, 2025, the Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference — the 24th Autumn Legal Readings titled 'Protection of Human Rights in Ukraine under Martial Law and in the Post-War Period', dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights. Lecturers of the Faculty of Law — Yuliia Fidria, Head of the Department of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement, and Denys Spiesivtsev , Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law Disciplines — took part in the conference. The official opening of the academic event was conducted by Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine Oleh Omelchuk , who addressed all participants with a welcoming speech. Greetings were also delivered by: Valentyn Sokoliuk , Deputy Head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Council Mykola Vavryshchuk , Deputy Mayor of Khmelnytskyi Viktor Hryshchuk , Head of the Western Regional Scientific Center of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine, Academician of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Higher Education of Ukraine, and Honorary Professor of the Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law. The subject of discussion at the scientific event included substantial and timely presentations addressing contemporary challenges in legal doctrine, the practice of human rights protection, and the development of the European legal space. Among them: Organizational and Legal Types of Criminal Organizations under Ukrainian Criminal Law: Conceptual Regulation and Its Most Controversial Aspects Viktor Hryshchuk  — Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine, Academician of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Head of the Western Regional Scientific Center of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine. Human and Private Rights in the Context of Hybrid Warfare Yevhen Kharitonov  — Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Civil Law at the National University "Odesa Law Academy"; Olena Kharitonova  — Doctor of Law, Professor, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Intellectual Property and Patent Justice at the National University "Odesa Law Academy". ECtHR Decision “Opalenko v. Ukraine”: Challenges for the Protective Function Iryna Hloviuk  — Doctor of Law, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine, Attorney. The “Engel Criteria” and Defining the Limits of Criminal Law Influence Nataliia Orlovska  — Doctor of Law, Professor, Head of the Department of National and International Law at Odesa National Maritime University. The Right to Food: Concept and Legislative Consolidation Tetiana Kurman  — Doctor of Law, Professor, Head of the Department of Land and Agrarian Law at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University. Cooperation Between States and International Organizations: Legal Dimensions and Practical Mechanisms Roksolana Ivanova  — Ph.D. in Law, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of International and European Law at Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law. Accessibility of Justice in Modern Legal Understanding: Problems of Definition and Interpretation Yuliia Fidria  — Ph.D. in Law, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement at Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University.

At the Institute of Administration and Political Sciences of the Higher School of Vocational Education (Wyższa Szkoła Kształcenia Zawodowego) in Wrocław, a meeting of the institute's management with a delegation from the Faculty of Law of the Lesia Ukrainka Volyn National University was held, consisting of: Prof. Dr. Andriy Dukhnevych - Head of the Department of Civil Law Disciplines; Assoc. Prof., Dr. Natalia Karpinska - Professor of the Department of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement A cooperation agreement between the educational institutions was signed during the meeting. The result of this meeting was the planning of a series of thematic events for students of both universities, which will be implemented at the School of Democracy, operating on the basis of the Institute of Administration and Political Sciences: The development of democracy and its impact on society and the state will be presented by American expert Eric Putsig, president of the Build Ukraine Democracy organization; The modern challenges of international relations, politics and the functioning of local governments in wartime, as well as the formation of democratic practices in the European context will be covered by the Dean of the Faculty of International Relations of the Lesya Ukrainka University, Professor Antonina Shulyak; The use of digital tools for the development of democracy will be presented by the Dean of the Faculty of Law of the Lesya Ukrainka University, Candidate of Laws, Associate Professor Anton Demchuk; The implementation of agreements between Ukraine and the EU and the harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with EU law in wartime will be covered by Professor Andriy Dukhnevych, Head of the Department of Civil Law of the Lesya Ukrainka University. During the meeting, prospects for cooperation with the Volyn Mediation Center (Lutsk) were also discussed. The agreement signed with the Mediation Center provides for the exchange of experience in alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation in wartime.

On October 2, 2025, a delegation from the Faculty of Law of the Lesia Ukrainka Volyn National University visited the University of Warsaw. The delegation was headed by Anton Demchuk - Dean of the Faculty of Law, and was also accompanied by Yuriy Hofman - Deputy Dean for International Cooperation and Yulia Fidrya - Head of the Department of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement. During the visit, meetings were held with The work was attended by: dr hab. prof. Piotr Grzebyk - Deputy Dean for Research and International Cooperation of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw dr hab. Dagmara Woźniakowska, prof. ucz. - Head of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Policy at the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Policy of the University of Warsaw. Dr Andriy Kosyło - Associate Professor of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Policy at the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Policy of the University of Warsaw. PhD Anna Sadecka – Head of the International Cooperation Office. During the meetings, the possibility of partner educational projects and academic exchange, development of grant projects and involvement in guest lectures were discussed. During the meeting, we had the opportunity to meet and talk with our graduate of the faculty, Andriy Kosyl, who works as an associate professor at the Department of Criminology and Criminal Policy at the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Policy of the University of Warsaw. There was a tour of the university library, as a center of youth and architectural innovations that are relevant to this day. The Faculty of Law of Lesya Ukrainka National University consistently develops international contacts, focusing on the exchange of experience, joint research and openness to academic cooperation.

On October 8, 2025, a solemn award ceremony for the staff of the Faculty of Law was held at the Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University on the occasion of Lawyer's Day. Among the guests at the event were Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Recruitment Yuriy Gromyk, Chairman of the Lutsk City District Court Anatoliy Pakholiuk, Chairman of the Volyn Oblast Bar Council Halyna Rudenko, Director of the Lutsk Local Center for Free Secondary Legal Aid Olga Kudrytska , as well as an American volunteer, Doctor of Law Eric Putig. The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the fallen Heroes of the Russian-Ukrainian War. Yuriy Gromyk was invited to deliver the opening speech. He emphasized that the history of Lesya Ukrainka University begins with the formation of the Volyn Law School. “If we talk about the age of our University as a classical institution of higher education, it is the same as that of the Law Faculty. We remember this, understand, realize and appreciate the great contribution of representatives of the Volyn Law School to the development of the institution and higher education in Volyn in general,” the vice-rector emphasized. The academic community of the University, in particular Rector Anatoly Tsyos , presented an honorary thank you to the staff of the Law Faculty. Also, honorary thanks and certificates from the Rector, Volyn Regional Administration, Volyn Regional Council and Lutsk City Mayor were awarded to: Professors, Doctors of Law Yana Lenger , Mariana Shchyrba and Natalia Karpinska , Professor, Doctor of Law Andriy Dukhnevych , Associate Professors, Candidates of Law Maria Sokol and Petro Glamazda , Senior Lecturer Natalia Voznyuk. Dean Anton Demchuk congratulated everyone involved in the professional holiday, and also motivated the students of the Faculty of Law to study conscientiously. “Everyone who tries and sees themselves in jurisprudence will be able to realize themselves in various fields. It is not necessary to become a judge or a lawyer - just choose the direction that you like. But what will unite you is Lawyer's Day, October 8,” he concluded. Eric Putzig also joined the congratulations, emphasizing the importance of jurisprudence as the basis of a legal state: “You have an extraordinary responsibility, since you represent Ukraine, which is developing and defending its interests and the rights of citizens. You have the authority to do this. You are driving human evolution and making Ukraine stronger.” The event ended with musical numbers. After the festivities, the guests mentioned earlier held open lectures dedicated to the judiciary and the legal profession so that students could learn more about these areas of the legal profession directly from representatives.

Law Faculty student Kotelchuk Sofia participated in the 13th Summer School of Constitutional Law. Judge of the Supreme Court of the Civil Court of Cassation Dmytro Hudyma and Judge of the Supreme Court of the Administrative Court of Cassation Albert Yezerov gave lectures on the application of soft international law by the courts of Ukraine. During the lecture, Dmytro Hudyma considered the topic “Soft international law and the practice of the Supreme Court”. The focus of the report was on the following questions: - what is hard and soft law; - does soft law have force; - can such force be hard; - can soft law acts be of importance for the interpretation of hard law acts, etc. Presentation by Dmytro Hudyma – https://cutt.ly/gr2TDW3Y . Supreme Court Judge at the Cassation Administrative Court Albert Yezerov, within the framework of the summer school, spoke, in particular, about the constitutional jurisprudence of ordinary courts. He noted that the issues of constitutional jurisdiction and constitutional order are significantly different for the Constitutional Court of Ukraine and courts of general jurisdiction (ordinary courts). For the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, this is the main, core activity. In contrast, ordinary courts use these powers only on occasion, and the moment of such an occasion is the subject of active discussion. The Summer School of Constitutional Law is a special platform where, for many years, the values ​​of constitutionalism and the rule of law have been passed on to a new generation of lawyers every year. This is a place where outstanding Ukrainian law professors share their scientific achievements and wisdom with young lawyers in a relaxed atmosphere. This is what scientific and educational continuity consists of. The school has a relaxed atmosphere of creativity and thirst for knowledge. The ideological inspirers of the school were and are Mykhailo Savchyn, Stanislav Shevchuk and professors of the Ukrainian legal community. The event was organized within the framework of a joint project of the OSCE Support Program for Ukraine and the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.