As part of its ongoing efforts to bridge theoretical legal education with practical training, the Legal Clinic at the Faculty of Law and Political Science at An-Najah National University organized an intensive training program between April 21 and May 12, 2025. The focus of the training was on the preparation of legal pleadings and the recent amendments introduced to the Palestinian Civil Procedure Law.

The training was delivered by Mr. Mohammad Al-Atrash, a practicing attorney at the Legal Clinic. During the sessions, students were trained on drafting statements of claim and defense in accordance with the formal and substantive standards followed in Palestinian courts. A core component of the training was dedicated to analyzing the new legal amendments and assessing their impact on judicial practice particularly with respect to expediting litigation procedures and upholding the principles of fairness and access to justice.

The sessions also featured in-depth legal discussions around the implications of the recent procedural reforms, focusing on how these changes affect legal safeguards for litigants and the efficiency of case resolution. This directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, as such training contributes to the development of competent legal professionals capable of strengthening the justice system and enhancing institutional performance. The training also emphasized the importance of procedural integrity and the lawyer’s role in safeguarding rights and ensuring equitable access to legal remedies especially for marginalized communities.

Moreover, this initiative reflects the clinic’s contribution to SDG 4, Quality Education, by offering a practice-based legal learning model that equips students with the analytical and procedural skills necessary for professional success. It underscores the Legal Clinic’s commitment to graduating law students who are not only academically prepared but also practically empowered to serve justice and society.

This activity is part of a broader series of awareness and training programs conducted by the Legal Clinic under the Legal Clinic Sustainability Enhancement Project, supported by the Sawasya III Joint Programme a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Women, and UNICEF. The project reflects the university’s strong commitment to promoting social justice and expanding access to legal services, particularly in underserved areas.