Our law school has maintained positive relationship with the Judges Academy in a long run. On June 14, 2023, facilitated by the Judges Academy, Judge Yuan-Fei Liu, Head of the Research and Development Department, Admin Director Lois Huang, and Associate Researcher Yen-Chin Lin, along with Valsamis Mitsilegas, the Dean of the School of Law and Social Justice at the University of Liverpool, UK, visited our law school for an academic exchange. Dean Yueh-Hung Hou led faculty members, including Vice Dean and Department Chair Ta-Wei Kuo, Vice Dean Hsiao-Wei Kuan, Director of the Center for Comparative Law Documentation Shen-Ting Tsai, Professor Rong-Geng Li, and Professor Yu-An Hsu and warmly welcomed Dean Valsamis Mitsilegas and guests from the Judges Academy.

Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool has over 22,000 students, offering more than 400 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With students from over 160 countries, it is a renowned research-intensive university in the UK. Dean Valsamis Mitsilegas has a wealth of academic and administrative experience, having published numerous scholarly works and conducted in-depth research on European affairs, particularly the European Union.

During the exchange, faculty members discussed the integration of digital evidence, emerging technologies, environmental law, and other topics bridging academia and practice. We also explored possibilities for future collaboration, including short-term visits, student exchanges, and summer intensive courses.

After a fruitful and enjoyable conversation, our faculty members led Dean Valsamis Mitsilegas and guests from the Judges Academy to visit our Center for Comparative Law Documentation and moot courtrooms. This meeting not only strengthened our connection with the Judges Academy but also fostered new international friendships, providing more opportunities for international interaction for both faculty and students.