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The JCA operates with the aim to bridge the gap between the Law Course and the Legal Profession

The JCA operates under the auspices of the Chamber of Advocates, aiming to bridge the gap between the Law Course and the Legal Profession in Malta.

05/11/2026

Meet the Speakers at the ‘Decoding Dissertation’ Event!

DAY 1 | Monday, 9th November

Dr Tiziana Filletti
Head of the Department of Commercial Law and UM lecturer. Specialises in Company and Commercial Law and holds a Ph.D. in Corporate Insolvency Law, with further studies at Oxford and IMO-IMLI.

Prof. Tonio Borg
Professor of Public Law at UM, former European Commissioner and Cabinet Minister. Author of *A Commentary on the Constitution of Malta*.

Dr Alexander Scerri Herrera
Admitted to the Bar in 2017. Holds a Master's in Public International Law from Utrecht and specialises in Criminal, Civil, Family and Commercial Litigation.

Prof. Ivan Mifsud
Associate Professor, Dean of UM's Faculty of Laws and Head of Public Law. Specialises in Administrative Justice.

Dr Kurt Xerri
Senior Lecturer in Civil Law at UM. His research and publications focus on property, housing, rent control and human rights law.

DAY 2 | Tuesday, 10th November

Dr Robert Thake
Family Law lecturer and experienced litigator specialising in matrimonial disputes, child custody and international child abductions. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Private International Law.

Prof. Ivan Sammut
Associate Professor and Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law at UM. Practising EU lawyer with research interests in EU Internal Market, Competition and European Private Law.

Prof. Omar Grech
Associate Professor of International Law and Director of the Centre for the Study and Practice of Conflict Resolution. Author of *The International Law of Peacebuilding* (2025).

Prof. David E. Zammit
Senior Lecturer and Head of Civil Law at UM, and Founding Director of the Law Clinic. His research focuses on legal anthropology, tort law and evidence.

Zoë Cauchi
Former JCA Vice-President (2024–2025), currently reading for a Master of Advocacy. Interested in Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law, with international study experience in Brussels and New York.

Don't forget to sign up! ⚖️💛

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_gg9ZLuix7u0nExuyNlFpg-LLIS46ytjMNlgP_ifDexpJlQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

05/11/2026

⚖️ Anxious about finding pupilage? Want to gain practical experience? Or simply eager to test your legal skills?

Introducing ADVISE & ADVOCATE — a competition that takes you beyond the lecture halls and into the world of legal practice.

💼 YOU choose your area of law! Whether it's Criminal, Commercial, Family or Property Law, take on a case study in your chosen field and show practising lawyers what you've got.

💰 CRIMINAL & COMMERCIAL EDITION
📅 18 November | Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates
🏆 Win a €300 cash prize!
Open to law students of all years.

⚖️ FAMILY & PROPERTY LAW EDITION
📅 24 November | IURIS Malta Advocates
🏆 Win a three-month pupilage!
Open to law students in second year and above.

👥 Apply individually or in a team of two!
Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now through the Google Form! 🔗

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18x9Xj9w1JdSzrIoTYqbdOrc2olh9CZbP16zVsxj-n-Y/edit

29/10/2026

We’re excited to announce that the first episode of 'Kelmtejn ma’ JCA' is now live, featuring Kirsty Micallef Blake, Associate at InariLaw, sharing her experience and insights into the legal profession.

Curious to hear more? The wait is over!

▶️ Click the link in our bio or visit our website to watch the full episode. Don’t miss out! ⚖️💛

28/10/2026

Something exciting is coming your way!

We are thrilled to introduce the first episode of *Kelmtejn ma’ JCA*, where we bring you closer to the people and experiences shaping the legal profession.

Our guest for Episode 1 is Kirsty Micallef Blake, who is an Associate at InariLaw forming part of the Civil and Litigation Department, with a primary focus on civil and commercial litigation. She advises and represents clients in a wide range of matters, including debt recovery, enforcement, and property law in both judicial and extra-judicial disputes.

Stay tuned for Episode 1 — coming soon! ⚖️💛

27/10/2026

Choosing a dissertation topic is just the beginning. What makes a proposal stand out? What do tutors look for when assessing your work? And how can you turn an interesting legal question into a strong dissertation?

This semester, JCA is bringing together academic tutors, legal professionals and high-achieving students to share insights into the LL.B. dissertation process.

Across two sessions, discover:

⚖️ What makes a strong dissertation proposal and how dissertations are assessed.

💡 Emerging legal issues, underexplored areas and inspiration for your research topic.

✍️ Essential thesis writing skills and common mistakes to avoid.

🔎 Practical guidance on legal research, analysing judgments and formulating academic research questions.

Event Schedule

📅 Day 1: Monday, 9th November | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📅 Day 2: Tuesday, 10th November | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Venue & Speakers: To be announced soon!

📢 Applications, confirmed speakers and the venue will be announced soon, so keep an eye on JCA’s Instagram page for updates!

We hope to see many of you there! 💛

09/10/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make Freshers’ Week an unforgettable experience! ✨

Your generous support played a vital role in welcoming our new members and making this week truly special.

We’re proud to have you as part of the JCA community and couldn’t have done it without you! 💛

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

✨GIVEAWAY ALERT✨

We’ve teamed up with Nuavance Health for a giveaway you won’t want to miss!

To enter:
1. Follow JCA &
Nuavance Health on
Instagram.

2. Tag a friend in the comments. 👯‍♀️

Winner will be announced on Friday 9th
October at noon! 💛

07/10/2026

Join us at Freshers for your chance to win a €50 voucher from Nuavance Health ! 💛✨

Don’t take too long to think about it — there are only 2 vouchers available, with 2 lucky winners! 👀

Come find us at the JCA stand and enter for your chance to win! Winner will be announced on ⚖️

06/10/2026

A reminder of why you should get you should become a JCA member 💛

Come Join us at Freshers ⚖️

📍Find us at the Organisations Tent in Car Park 5
📆Monday 5th till Thursday 8th October
🕑9am till 3pm

Address

Valletta

Website

http://juniorchamber.net/

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