NUM iLAW:
The Law is Our Lab.
To cultivate legal minds that innovate, lead, and excel.
Prof. HOR PENG
Rector of NUM
“Our program is built on the “learning by doing” philosophy, nurturing a diverse and supportive community where students become legal scholars committed to a greater purpose: justice. We foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and virtue, using a hands-on curriculum that builds the resilience and professionalism needed to turn research into solutions. This approach isn’t just about shaping future lawyers; it’s about creating leaders ready to make a tangible impact on Cambodia and the world.”
Our Team
Siden Din is an Attorney-at-Law at Tola & Phyrum Law Office. He also serves as the Deputy Secretary-General and Spokesperson for The Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia. He is an Advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and the Director of the NUM ILAW Program at the National University of Management. He has also held positions as Secretary General of the National Commercial Arbitration Centre and Legal Advisor at HML Law Group & Consultants. Siden has been a lecturer at the National University of Management since May 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Law in English Language from the Royal University of Law and Economics. He is proficient in several software programs, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. He is fluent in both Khmer and English.
DIN SIDEN
Director
Rathanak Rethda is a Deputy Director for the International Bachelor of Laws Program at the National University of Management. He has experience in program management and legal research on international topics. He previously served as a Programme Manager at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). He also worked as a Movement Cooperation Manager at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). He holds two bachelor's degrees in law from the Royal University of Law and Economics. He was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He possesses skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and the ability to work under pressure and multitask.
RETHDA RATHANAK
Deputy Director
Devid Saiyan is a highly engaged legal professional with a Bachelor of Law in English from the NUM International Program of Legal Studies. As the Program Manager at NUM iLaw, he oversees administrative operations, develops strategic plans, and manages international cooperation and moot court competitions. He has also served as an Academic Officer, managing administrative tasks and enhancing the program's visibility through social media. In addition to his administrative roles, he is a seasoned moot court coach and teaching assistant, responsible for training students in legal research and oral pleading. Devid is also an accomplished oralist, having competed in numerous prestigious international competitions, including the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot, the ASEAN Moot, and the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
SAIYAN DEVID
Program Manager
THAT Soknang holds a Bachelor of Law in English from the NUM International Program of Legal Studies, which he completed from 2019 to 2023. He works as a Contract Officer in Administration and Academics at NUM iLaw, where he manages administrative and academic operations, organizes events, and supports faculty research. In addition to his administrative role, Soknang has served as a coach and judge for the NUM Moot Court Competition. He has a history of leadership in moot court, having led teams to a first-place win in the 6th NUM Moot Court Competition and a second-place win in the 5th NUM Moot Court Competition. Soknang has also participated as a mooter in several international competitions, including the Nuremberg Moot Court Competition, where he ranked 17th for best written submission out of 147 teams. He has experience as a legal officer at DIN & Co., where he drafted legal documents and contracts, and performed legal translations.
THAT SOKNANG
Project Manager
CHHAY Sothy Vuong is a recent law graduate from the NUM International Program of Legal Studies, where he earned a Bachelor of Law in English in 2024. He is a contract officer in Administration, Research, and Student Recruitment at NUM iLaw. In this role, he handles administrative duties, organizes national and international events like moot court competitions, and manages documentation. He has extensive experience in international moot court competitions, participating in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna and Hong Kong, as well as the Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot in India. His team won the "Spirit Award" at the AIAC APAC Pre-Moot in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2023. He also served as an Assistant Coach for the 4th NUM Moot Court Competition and is a member of the International Law Students Association, where he drafts and publishes international law articles.
CHHAY SOTHYVUONG
Academic staff
Sam Ol Sophavit is a promising legal professional with a Bachelor of Law in English from the NUM International Program of Legal Studies, graduating in 2024. He has demonstrated a passion for legal research and a desire to gain hands-on experience beyond the classroom. Sophavit has significant experience in moot court competitions, having participated as a mooter or oralist in several national and international competitions, including the Sports Arbitration Moot in Madrid, Spain, and the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Geneva.
He has practical experience as an Administration and Academic Officer for the Legal Studies department, where he managed academic operations, supported faculty research, and organized events like seminars and moot courts. He is a native Khmer speaker with English proficiency and is skilled in administrative software and project management.
SAM OL SOPHAVIT
Academic staff