GOMBAK, 7 January 2026 – The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), through the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL), hosted a distinguished guest lecture today featuring The Honourable Adjunct Professor Datuk Vernon Ong Lam Kiat, a former Judge of the Federal Court. The session, held at Lecture Theatre B, provided a unique opportunity for students to gain practical insights from one of the nation’s most experienced judicial figures.
The programme focused on the art of legal advocacy, with a talk titled “What Makes a Good Written & Oral Submissions”. Attendance was compulsory for Civil Litigation students, reflecting AIKOL’s commitment to ensuring its graduates are equipped with the fundamental skills necessary for professional excellence.
In his address, Datuk Vernon Ong, who serves as an Adjunct Professor at AIKOL, shared valuable reflections on his professional journey and provided a masterclass on the nuances of courtroom persuasion. He emphasized that effective written and oral submissions must be grounded in clarity, logical structure, and unwavering ethical responsibility to assist the judiciary in the fair administration of justice.
The lecture concluded with an interactive dialogue, allowing students to engage directly with the former Federal Court Judge on contemporary legal challenges and career development. The session underscores IIUM’s dedication to enriching the academic and professional development of its community by bridging the gap between legal theory and judicial practice.
