Dmytro has been teaching history for two years at the Klavdiivskyi Lyceum named after Oleksandr Rybalka in Kyiv Oblast. Among his students are high school seniors who are already closely observing the adult world, imagining themselves in their future dream careers.
Dmytro decided to introduce his students to the profession of a judge. So, they visited the High Anti-Corruption Court – an institution that ensures justice in the most important cases.
“This visit matters, because in Grade 11, students learn about the formation of the judicial and anti-corruption systems in Ukraine. Talking to judges and learning about their work will help them understand these processes more deeply,” says Dmytro.
The tour was led by Bohdan Kryklyvenko, Chief of Staff of the Court. The students learned how the court was established, how the departments and offices operate during wartime, and about the work of the Judicial Security Service — how it ensures the safety of judges and the building itself.
The students also had the chance to ask questions to Ihor Strohyi, the speaker judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court! He shared what it’s like to be a judge, explained how court hearings are conducted, and recalled interesting moments from his own legal practice.
This was a valuable experience for the students, as civic engagement begins in the classroom. Understanding how the judicial system works is important not only for those who may one day pursue a legal career, but for every citizen of a democratic country.
