Legal Affairs Department

Consultations, Lawsuits, Contracts, and Legal Representation of the University

The Legal Affairs Department at the University of Kirkuk Presidency is one of the most vital departments due to the nature of its responsibilities: providing legal consultations to University formations, forming investigative and auditing committees, following up their work, issuing University orders to implement recommendations, and representing the University before state institutions and the judiciary.

The department is linked to the Assistant President for Administrative Affairs, given the need for independence and neutrality in legal opinions. It strives to enhance leadership and excellence in legal work by consolidating legal values, objectives, rights, and duties among all University members.

The department aims to ensure that University work proceeds in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and instructions, providing legal support to various administrations, promoting justice, and protecting the University's rights and reputation.

Legal Complaints Form – Legal Affairs Department

Divisions and Units of the Legal Affairs Department

Legal Consultations Division

Rights and Lawsuits Division

Contracts and Guarantees Division

Properties and University Housing Division

Committees and Investigations Unit

Complaints Form & Follow-up Unit

Key Duties and Objectives of the Legal Affairs Department

1 Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations

The department aims to ensure legal compliance across all University operations and verify that administrative, financial, and academic procedures conform to applicable laws, regulations, and instructions.

2 Providing legal consultations and support to departments

Providing legal advice on administrative, financial, and legal matters; supporting the University Presidency, college councils, and administrative units to make legally sound decisions, helping prevent future violations and disputes.

3 Legal representation before courts and official entities

Representing the University before official and semi-official entities and courts (civil, criminal, and administrative), filing lawsuits and defending the University's rights, and following up cases until final judgment and enforcement in coordination with competent authorities.

4 Investigative committees, grievances, and disciplinary matters

Reviewing investigative committees and grievances related to University rights and its members, drafting appropriate legal recommendations, and adopting a preventive approach by resolving disputes amicably whenever possible before resorting to litigation.

5 Contracts, guarantees, scholarships, and study leaves

Drafting and ratifying University contracts with institutions and companies, managing guarantees for University employees and students (undergraduate and postgraduate), preparing scholarship and study-leave contracts in coordination with relevant departments, and ensuring the legal soundness of contractual obligations.

6 Following up University properties and housing matters

Following up University properties, protecting its lands and assets, filing necessary lawsuits to preserve them, facilitating property transfer procedures for new projects, and handling legal files related to University housing and associated obligations.

7 Combating administrative corruption and cooperating with oversight bodies

Following key cases before the Federal Commission of Integrity and other oversight bodies, contributing to the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, reviewing the Federal Board of Supreme Audit reports, and promoting transparency and integrity across the University.

8 Promoting legal awareness and countering intellectual extremism

Promoting legal culture among University staff and students through seminars, lectures, and legal workshops, countering violent extremism and ideological terrorism, and reinforcing justice and rule-of-law values on campus.

9 Updating legal references and managing documentation

Tracking legal and legislative developments and keeping the department’s knowledge up to date, organizing and archiving legal documents related to the University to ensure easy access when needed, and maintaining an institutional reference for decisions, contracts, and relevant rulings.

10 Strengthening legal relations with state and society institutions

Building effective legal relations between the University and various state institutions through participation in conferences, seminars, and training courses, cooperating with enforcement authorities to execute final judgments, and enhancing the University’s image as a law-abiding and socially responsible institution.