Banja Luka, September 2, 2025 – The Basic Court in Banja Luka and the University “Privredna akademija” have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, officially marking the beginning of joint activities aimed at improving legal education, professional practice, and the professional development of students.

The Memorandum was signed by Biljana Radulović, President of the Basic Court in Banja Luka, and Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić, Rector of the University “Privredna akademija”. The agreement provides for cooperation in the fields of legal education, practical teaching, and professional internships for students of law and social sciences.

Within the framework of the Memorandum, students of the University “Privredna akademija” will have the opportunity to participate in projects and internships at the Basic Court, attend court hearings, lectures, and workshops organized in cooperation with the court, and thus gain insights into real legal practice.

Biljana Radulović, President of the Basic Court in Banja Luka, emphasized the importance of such cooperation: “The connection between academic education and practical activity in the judiciary enables students to better understand the legal system and prepare for professional life, while at the same time contributing to the strengthening of legal practice through new perspectives and the knowledge of young professionals.”

The Rector of the University “Privredna akademija”, Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić, highlighted the importance of this memorandum for students: “This cooperation offers students concrete experiences and enables them to apply theoretical knowledge in a real legal environment, which is of crucial importance for their professional development.”

This memorandum represents an important step towards strengthening the connections between the academic community and judicial institutions, with the goal of improving the quality of education and producing professionals who are prepared for the challenges of professional life.