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Reconstructing Clinical Legal Education for Social Justice and Poverty Alleviation in Indonesia through Friedman’s Legal System Theory

The Indonesian Journal of International Clinical Legal Education · Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 81–110

DOI
10.15294/ijicle.v8i1.49262
ISSN
2721-8368
Published
2026-06-21
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

This research presents a reconstruction of clinical legal education as an effort to build a quality Indonesian legal system, grounded in the values of Pancasila and the principles of statehood. The main issue arises from the weak integration between normative legal education and the practical needs of society, resulting in law enforcement and access to justice that are not yet optimal, especially for marginalised groups. The primary innovation lies in formulating the reconstruction of clinical legal education as an instrument for improving the legal system through strengthening legal substance, structure, and legal culture, referencing Lawrence Friedman's legal system theory combined with the values of Pancasila. The approach used is normative law, both conceptually and analytically. The research findings emphasise that a good quality legal system must begin with quality, adaptive legal education capable of responding to societal needs. Clinical legal education functions not only as a medium for students' practical learning but also as a social transformation tool to enhance legal awareness, broaden access to legal aid, and shape law enforcement officers with a character oriented towards social justice and statehood. This reconstruction is carried out by strengthening practice-based curricula, integrating the values of Pancasila, and developing responsive legal clinics to realise an inclusive, progressive, and just Indonesian legal system.

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Dewi SulistianingsihState University of Semarang9
Saru ArifinAffiliation unknown5
Slamet SumartoAffiliation unknown3
Widiyanto WidiyantoAffiliation unknown2
Yuli Prasetyo AdhiAffiliation unknown2
MUHAMMAD SHIDQON PRABOWOAffiliation unknown2
Natal KristionoAffiliation unknown2
Tegar Islami PutraAffiliation unknown2
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Ristina YudhantiAffiliation unknown1
Najwa Hanif Artfian Arrasyid Aulia PutraAffiliation unknown1
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Salman AlfarisiAffiliation unknown1
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Arini SalsabilaAffiliation unknown1
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Suhadi SuhadiAffiliation unknown1
Rodiyah RodiyahAffiliation unknown1
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Edy SujendroAffiliation unknown1
Rahmawati Mohd. YusoffAffiliation unknown1
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Tri Marhaeni Pudji AstutiAffiliation unknown1
Wasino WasinoTarumanagara University1
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Subagyo SubagyoAffiliation unknown1
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Fitria MarlianawatiAffiliation unknown1

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