Over the past week, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW) has carried out a series of meaningful initiatives that further affirm the University’s comprehensive development strategy in this new stage. From the inauguration of a student dormitory at the Long Phước campus to the expansion of strategic cooperation with CMC Corporation to advance the application of artificial intelligence in legal education and research, these developments reflect ULAW’s commitment to simultaneously enhancing students’ learning and living conditions while progressively building a modern digital university environment.
A new living space for students at the Long Phước campus
On the morning of 14 March 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law officially inaugurated the student dormitory at its Long Phước campus. The facility was brought into operation after nearly one year of construction, marking an important milestone in the continued improvement of the University’s infrastructure supporting education and training.
The dormitory complex represents an investment of VND 26 billion, featuring a modern architectural design and a wide range of integrated amenities
The ceremony was attended by Associate Professor Dr. Vũ Văn Nhiêm, Secretary of the Party Committee; Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law; representatives of various departments and units of the University; the project investor; and students currently residing in the dormitory.
University leadership, the project investor, and distinguished guests perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the facility
The dormitory was developed through a socialized investment model involving cooperation between the University and the private investor, Chill Zone Company Limited. Located close to the academic buildings of the Long Phước campus, the facility benefits from convenient access to major transportation routes of Ho Chi Minh City, offering students favorable conditions for commuting and daily living.
Green landscape spaces within the dormitory complex
Constructed on a site of more than 2,700 square meters, the dormitory complex consists of one ground floor and five upper floors, accommodating 54 student rooms. Each room, ranging from approximately 16 to 20 square meters, has been designed with a focus on comfort, safety, and functionality. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning systems, private bathrooms, water heaters, and essential furnishings to support students’ daily needs. The electricity, water, and internet systems have been developed in an integrated and reliable manner, ensuring stable conditions for both academic activities and everyday life.
Interior living space of the student dormitory rooms
Student rooms are equipped with integrated hot- and cold-water systems
Beds are ergonomically designed to provide comfort for students during their stay
In addition to residential space, the dormitory dedicates more than 1,000 square meters to shared facilities, including common lounges, study areas, laundry facilities, and service areas that support student life. The architectural layout follows an open design concept, integrating green landscapes and communal spaces that foster a welcoming environment while encouraging interaction and connection among students.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, emphasized that the Long Phước dormitory represents a meaningful project within the series of activities leading toward the University’s upcoming milestones of 50 years of tradition and 30 years under the name Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.
Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW), delivers remarks at the ceremony
Beyond addressing students’ accommodation needs, the project also contributes to shaping a living environment characterized by civility, discipline, and a strong sense of community—qualities that play an essential role in the education and development of future legal professionals.
For many students, the Long Phước dormitory is more than simply a place to stay; it is a setting where memorable experiences of university life begin. With its proximity to lecture halls and an increasingly comprehensive system of facilities, the dormitory is expected to become a shared home for generations of ULAW students in the years to come.
University leadership tour the dormitory rooms
The project investor introduces the in-room facilities and amenities
Expanding technological partnerships and advancing artificial intelligence in legal education
Earlier, on 10 March 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and CMC Corporation held a ceremony to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, opening new prospects for the application of technology and artificial intelligence in legal education and research.
The atmosphere of the working session between Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and CMC Technology Group
The Board of Rectors and ULAW faculty members attend the ceremony
Attending the event were Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector; Professor Dr. Đỗ Văn Đại and Associate Professor Dr. Trần Việt Dũng, Vice Rectors; together with leaders of the University’s departments and a large number of faculty members and staff. Representing CMC Corporation were Mr. Đặng Văn Tú, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of CMC Corporation, along with other senior executives and technology experts from the group.
Representing their respective institutions, Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, and Mr. Đặng Văn Tú, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of CMC Group, perform the MOU signing ceremony
Within the framework of this partnership, CMC Corporation presented Ho Chi Minh City University of Law with 20,000 CAI Legal AI legal assistant accounts to support faculty members and students in learning, research, and legal practice.
CMC Group presents Ho Chi Minh City University of Law with 20,000 CAI Legal AI legal-assistant accounts
CAI Legal is a specialized artificial intelligence platform designed for the legal sector. The system has been developed on the basis of extensive legal datasets, including legislative documents, legal precedents, and court judgments. It enables users to search and analyze legal texts across multiple layers of data, compare different versions of legal documents across time periods, and summarize as well as extract key information from large and complex legal materials.
In addition, the platform supports the drafting of legal documents and specialized legal translation, thereby enhancing the efficiency of legal research and professional practice. The deployment of this system is expected to enable faculty members and students to gain early access to advanced LegalTech tools, gradually equipping them with the capacity to harness digital technologies in their professional careers.
Mr. Đặng Văn Tú, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of CMC Group, delivers remarks at the ceremony
In his remarks at the ceremony, Dr. Lê Trường Sơn emphasized that in the context of accelerating digital transformation, the integration of artificial intelligence into legal education and research is an inevitable trend. Cooperation with CMC Corporation not only allows ULAW to access advanced technologies but also contributes to the University’s ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive digital university model.
Dr. Lê Trường Sơn, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, delivers remarks at the ceremony
Immediately following the signing ceremony, a training session introducing the CAI Legal AI legal assistant system was conducted. Technology experts from CMC directly guided ULAW faculty members and staff on how to apply artificial intelligence in searching legal documents, analyzing legal regulations, and utilizing data to support research and teaching activities.
Mr. Đào Phương Nam, Product Director of CMC OpenAI Joint Stock Company, introduces the applications of the CAI Legal AI assistant to ULAW lecturers and staff members
Delegates attending the ceremony pose together for a commemorative photograph
Towards a modern and sustainable educational environment
The simultaneous enhancement of student living facilities and expansion of technological partnerships reflects the coordinated development direction of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law in the current period. A stable and well-equipped living environment enables students to focus confidently on their academic pursuits, while new technological platforms open modern pathways for accessing knowledge, thereby contributing to the improvement of educational and research quality.
As the University moves toward the significant milestones of 50 years of tradition and 30 years under the name Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, these initiatives continue to affirm ULAW’s determination to build a modern university environment—one where legal knowledge is closely intertwined with technology, innovation, and the evolving needs of society.
Prepared by: Department of Communications and Enterprise Relation