The program is designed to keep pace with the rapid global developments across various fields, particularly in the legal domain. The program’s objectives and outcomes have been defined and structured in alignment with the National Qualifications Framework for 2024 (Level 8). Arabic is the official language of instruction for the program. The PhD in Law program consists of (54) credit hours, divided as follows:
Leadership and excellence in developing national human resources in the legal field and scientific research
The College of Law aims, through offering the PhD program in Law, to establish specialized legal knowledge, enhance original and innovative scientific research, and develop qualified national cadres in various legal fields.
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Aligned with L8 QFE Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Extracts legal knowledge within the context of local, regional, and international laws |
QFE K, S |
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2 |
Compares legislative and judicial trends at the local, regional and international levels |
QFE K, S |
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3 |
Utilizes self-learning to analyze and evaluate legislative texts and judicial rulings |
QFE S, R |
|
4 |
Completes assigned tasks using modern technology tools |
QFE S, R |
|
5 |
Drafts legal texts, contracts, pleadings, memoranda, and judicial rulings |
QFE S, R |
|
6 |
Conducts in-depth legal research characterized by originality and provides solutions to practical issues |
QFE K, S, R |
|
7 |
Works within a team to evaluate modern trends in legal knowledge |
QFE S, R |
|
8 |
Deduces professional values and standards relevant to legal and judicial fields |
QFE S, R |
To obtain a Doctor of Philosophy in Law degree, a student must successfully complete 54 credit hours, with a cumulative GPA of no less than 3 out of 4.
| Course No | Course Title | CR.H. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| [1] Core Courses (Mandatory Shared Courses) (18 Credit Hours) | |||
| 0300701 | Studies in Comparative Law | 3 | |
| 0300702 | Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field | 3 | |
| 0300703 | Legal Studies in English | 3 | |
| 0300704 | Principles of Legal Drafting and Writing | 3 | |
| 0300705 | Principles of Legislative Interpretation | 3 | |
| 0300706 | Comparative Legal Research | 3 | |
| [2] Specialized Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours) According to the track chosen by the PhD student | |||
| Private Law Track | |||
| 0301701 | Civil Transactions Law | 3 | |
| 0301702 | Commercial Law | 3 | |
| 0301703 | Civil Procedure Law | 3 | |
| 0301704 | Private International Law | 3 | |
| 0301705 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 | |
| 0301706 | Intellectual Property | 3 | |
| Public Law Track | |||
| 0302701 | Constitutional Law | 3 | |
| 0302702 | Administrative Law | 3 | |
| 0302703 | Criminal Law | 3 | |
| 0302704 | Public International Law | 3 | |
| 0302705 | Public Finance and Tax Legislation | 3 | |
| 0302706 | Environmental Protection Law and Climate Change Mitigation | 3 | |
| [3] Dissertation: (30 Credit Hours) | |||
| 0300790 | Dissertation (1) | 12 | 24 CR. H |
| 0300791 | Dissertation (2) | 9 | Dissertation (1) |
| 0300792 | Dissertation (3) | 9 | Dissertation (2) |
