Young Lawyers Take the Lead in Legal Discourse
On October 2, 2026, the Lawyers' Club in the Tarika area of Marrakech hosted a significant scientific seminar organized by the Union of Young Lawyers in Marrakech. This event was dedicated to discussing and analyzing the key developments in the new Civil Procedure Law No. 58.25. The seminar attracted an esteemed group of university professors, practicing lawyers, and legal professionals eager to delve into the intricacies of this pivotal legislation.
This gathering served as an academic and professional platform for exploring the transformative aspects introduced by the new law, shedding light on its legal and practical implications. Attendees were able to critically assess the challenges that might arise from its provisions within the judicial and professional practices.
Engaging Discussions and Expert Insights
The seminar commenced with an opening session led by Professor Anas Bouzra, a member of the Young Lawyers Union in Marrakech. The session featured welcoming speeches from representatives of the lawyers' association in Marrakech and the president of the Young Lawyers Union in Marrakech, setting a collaborative tone for the event.
During the scientific session, chaired by Professor Abdel Aziz Abdel Baqi, a series of specialized presentations were made, each focusing on different aspects of the new law from legal, academic, and practical perspectives. Dr. Abdel Karim Taleb, a distinguished professor and former dean of the Faculty of Law in Marrakech, addressed the topic of "Inadmissibility in Law 58.25 concerning civil procedure: scope and effects," exploring the legal framework surrounding this concept and its implications in light of recent legislative updates.
Furthermore, Dr. Mohamed Karam, a professor at the Faculty of Law in Marrakech, discussed "Jurisdictional Overlap Among Components of Commercial Jurisdiction under the New Civil Procedure Law," highlighting the issues related to jurisdiction distribution among various commercial judicial components. Meanwhile, Dr. Omar Azoukar, a lawyer with associations in Agadir, Laayoune, Paris, and Montreal, presented on "Updates to the President's Court in Civil Procedure Law," focusing on the significant changes in this area and their potential impact on professional practice.
The scientific presentations concluded with Dr. Mahdi Abou Klam, a lawyer in Marrakech and secretary of the Young Lawyers Union in Marrakech, who discussed "Material Errors in Light of the New Civil Procedure Law: Some Scientific and Practical Issues regarding the Reformative Article and the Action for Correcting Material Errors." He elaborated on the challenges associated with correcting material errors and the legal mechanisms available for addressing them.
After the presentations, a discussion forum was opened to the attendees, facilitating a vibrant exchange of perspectives and raising pertinent questions about the implementation of the new provisions and their implications for judicial work and the legal profession. The seminar concluded with the reading of a final report, encapsulating the key insights shared during the event.
This initiative reflects the ongoing commitment of the Union of Young Lawyers in Marrakech to organize scientific and professional activities aimed at keeping pace with legislative updates and fostering legal and academic discourse. Such efforts provide a valuable space for lawyers, researchers, and stakeholders in the legal field to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges posed by the evolving justice system in Morocco.
As reported by jamaalfnapress.ma.
