Want to Become a Skilled Judge or Lawyer? Get to Know the Faculty of Sharia and Law (FSH) UIN Jakarta

Want to Become a Skilled Judge or Lawyer? Get to Know the Faculty of Sharia and Law (FSH) UIN Jakarta

  • 06 February 2026
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FSH, UIN News Online — As part of the 2026–2027 New Student Admission (PMB) period, the Faculty of Sharia and Law (FSH) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta reaffirms its position as one of Indonesia’s leading destinations for legal education, especially for students interested in the integration of Islamic law (sharia) and modern legal studies.

FSH UIN Jakarta is designed for prospective students who aim to pursue careers as judges, prosecutors, advocates, legal consultants, or other professional roles in both public and private sectors. The faculty combines Islamic legal traditions with contemporary legal frameworks, producing graduates with strong academic foundations and professional integrity.

The Faculty of Sharia and Law has a long institutional history that traces back to the early development of Islamic higher education in Indonesia. Over time, it has evolved into a modern faculty that integrates classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary legal studies, especially after the transformation of IAIN into UIN Jakarta.

Currently, FSH manages six undergraduate programs, two master’s programs, and one doctoral program, with most undergraduate programs holding the highest national accreditation status.

Undergraduate Study Programs (S1)

FSH offers a wide range of study programs for undergraduate students, including:

  • Islamic Family Law (Ahwal Syakhshiyyah)
  • Constitutional Law (Siyasah)
  • Criminal Law in Islam (Jinayah)
  • Islamic Economic Law (Muamalah)
  • Comparative Schools of Islamic Law
  • General Law

Each program is designed to equip students with both theoretical understanding and practical legal competencies.

FSH is supported by highly qualified lecturers and professors specializing in various fields of law and Islamic studies. The academic environment encourages critical thinking, legal analysis, and practical skills development, ensuring students are well-prepared for professional legal practice.

Graduates of FSH UIN Jakarta have a wide range of career opportunities. Alumni have gone on to serve in key national institutions such as the judiciary, election commissions, legal advisory bodies, academia, and international organizations.

Career paths include:

  • Judges
  • Prosecutors
  • Advocates (lawyers)
  • Legal officers in government institutions
  • Sharia banking professionals
  • Legal researchers and academics
  • Policy advisors and consultants

Prospective students can enter FSH UIN Jakarta through several national admission routes, including:

  • SPAN-PTKIN (national achievement-based selection)
  • UM-PTKIN (written examination-based selection)
  • UIN Jakarta Independent Admission Pathway

These pathways provide multiple opportunities for students from diverse educational backgrounds to join the faculty.