UFM and Vietnam Court Academy forge strategic partnership
The partnership opens a new phase of collaboration in training, research and judicial practice, contributing to the development of high-quality legal human resources
On the morning of April 22, 2026, the University of Finance – Marketing (UFM) and the Vietnam Court Academy (VCA) solemnly held a ceremony to sign a bilateral cooperation agreement, marking a new stage in the relationship between the two training and research institutions.
UFM and the Vietnam Court Academy sign a bilateral cooperation agreement on April 22, 2026
Attending and directing the ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Bien Thuy, Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, and Mr. Quach Huu Thai, Deputy Chief Justice of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court. Also present were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Hanh, Director of the Vietnam Court Academy, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Tien Dat, President of UFM, together with representatives of both institutions.
Mr. Nguyen Bien Thuy, Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, delivers remarks at the signing ceremony
The presence of senior leaders from the court system underscored the strategic importance of this cooperation in supporting the development of future legal professionals for the national judiciary.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Bien Thuy emphasized the need to proactively develop an open and practice-oriented training model in which academic knowledge goes hand in hand with the realities of legal life. In the context of Vietnam’s ongoing judicial reform, he expressed his expectation that cooperation between the Vietnam Court Academy, an institution with strong judicial practice foundations, and UFM, a multidisciplinary and application-oriented university, would create practical and distinctive value.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Hanh, Director of the Vietnam Court Academy, speaks at the event
He also stressed that cooperation must be substantive, outcome-driven and focused on long-term effectiveness, with particular attention given to the development of digital learning resources and modern teaching methods.
Under the agreement, UFM and VCA will work together to build a comprehensive educational ecosystem from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. In addition to sharing experience in governance and quality assurance, the cooperation is designed to leverage the complementary strengths of both institutions.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Tien Dat, President of UFM, delivers remarks at the signing ceremony
While the Vietnam Court Academy is recognized for its depth in adjudication expertise and judicial practice, UFM offers strong advantages in economics, governance and a dynamic training environment in Economic Law. This combination will enable UFM students, particularly those majoring in Economic Law, to gain greater exposure to case law, real-world legal situations and the professional judicial environment from an early stage in their academic journey.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Tien Dat, President of UFM, affirmed that the cooperation with the Vietnam Court Academy is an important component of the University’s strategy to further enhance the quality and position of its Economic Law program. He noted that support from the Academy’s experts, judges and lecturers would provide students with valuable opportunities for academic enrichment, professional observation and internships in a highly professional setting.
UFM welcomes Mr. Nguyen Bien Thuy and the delegation from the Vietnam Court Academy during their working visit to the University
Later that same day, Mr. Nguyen Bien Thuy, Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, together with the delegation from the Vietnam Court Academy, paid a working visit to UFM’s headquarters. The visit created an opportunity for both sides to continue in-depth discussions on how to concretize the commitments set out in the agreement.
The working session focused on integrating professional standards and judicial practice into academic program design. This is seen as a strategic move to narrow the gap between theory and practice, helping learners not only build solid legal knowledge but also develop the adaptability and professional capacity required by the labor market in the digital era.
Representatives of UFM and the Vietnam Court Academy pose for a commemorative photo following the signing ceremony
More than a ceremonial milestone, the event stands as a clear reflection of a broader direction in modern higher education: training must remain closely aligned with the needs of society. With a solid cooperative foundation now in place, UFM and the Vietnam Court Academy are moving toward a shared goal of developing highly qualified legal professionals capable of integration and meaningful contribution to the building of a law-based state in Vietnam.
Hong Nuong, Thanh Nam