The University “Privredna akademija” Brčko and the Prosecutor’s Office of Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina solemnly signed a Memorandum of Cooperation today, formalizing the start of joint activities in the field of education and practical legal training.

The memorandum was signed by the Acting Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor’s Office of Brčko District BiH, Mr. Radmilo Ivanović, and the Rector of the University “Privredna akademija” Brčko, Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić.

The agreement provides for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and resources in areas of common interest, with the aim of improving professional staff and raising the level of legal education. The Prosecutor’s Office will allow students of the Faculty of Business and Law to attend trials, organized visits to the working premises of this institution, as well as participation in investigations in accordance with legal frameworks and possibilities.

On the other hand, prosecutors of the Prosecutor’s Office of Brčko District BiH will participate in the work of Legal Clinics organized by the University, as well as in professional debates and teaching at the Faculty of Business and Law, through lectures and the exchange of practical experience.

The Rector of the University “Privredna akademija” Brčko, Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić, highlighted the importance of such forms of cooperation:
“Our goal is to provide students with as much practical knowledge and experience as possible, so that they are as prepared as possible for the labor market. Cooperation with institutions such as the Prosecutor’s Office of Brčko District BiH contributes to their professional development and understanding of the judicial system from the inside.”

The Acting Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor’s Office of Brčko District BiH, Radmilo Ivanović, emphasized the importance of opening judicial institutions to the academic community:
“We believe it is important to bring the judiciary closer to young people who are training for the legal profession. Through this cooperation, students will have the opportunity to see firsthand how the prosecutor’s office works and to better prepare for their future profession.”

This cooperation represents a significant step towards connecting the academic community and judicial institutions, and contributes to the creation of high-quality and competent legal staff ready for the challenges of the modern labor market.