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The Law Program  


Program Overview:

The College introduces a Bachelor's program in Law, aiming to prepare distinguished legal graduates equipped with theoretical, scientific, and research knowledge. It also seeks to provide an excellent university education that connects theoretical knowledge with its scientific applications, while addressing contemporary issues in light of legislative developments and emerging issues. This is to fulfil the societal need in the field of Law, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

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 Mission



Preparing graduates in legal fields, equipped with theoretical knowledge, practical and research skills, and professional competencies to contribute to serving the community.

  Objectives



The Objectives of the Program:

  • Provide distinguished university education in the field of law according to academic accreditation standards.
  • Connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications, addressing contemporary issues.
  • Contribute actively to meeting the community's needs in the specialization field.
  • Enhance the professional, applied, and research aspects of legal sciences for students.

  Study Plan



Level One
Course Code Course Name Mandatory or Elective Pre-Requisite Credits Hours Teaching Mode Requirement Type
LAW 110 Principles of Law Mandatory   3 Online Program
LAW 112 History of Law Mandatory   3 Online Program
LAW 113 Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence Mandatory   3 Online Program
LAW 123 Constitutional Law Mandatory   3 Online Program
LAW 125 Administrative Law Mandatory   3 In-person Program
LAW 127 International Organizations Mandatory   3 In-person Program
LAW 211 Criminology and Punishment Mandatory   3 Online Program
Total Credits: 21

Level Two
Course Code Course Name Mandatory or Elective Pre-Requisite Credits Hours Teaching Mode Requirement Type
LAW 227 Administrative Decisions and Contracts Mandatory LAW 125 3 In-person Program
LAW 220 Public International Law Mandatory LAW 127 3 In-person Program
LAW 225 Rulings of Inheritance, Wills, and Endowments Mandatory LAW 113 3 In-person Program
LAW 226 Family Rulings Mandatory LAW 113 3 In-person Program
LAW 314 Zakat and Tax Regulations Mandatory LAW 113 3 In-person Program
LAW 315 Rules of Jurisprudential in Islamic Jurisprudence Mandatory LAW 113 3 In-person Program
LAW 214 Pleading Law Mandatory LAW 110 3 In-person Program
Total Credits: 21

Level Three
Course Code Course Name Mandatory or Elective Pre-Requisite Credits Hours Teaching Mode Requirement Type
LAW 316 Methods of Proof and Enforcement Mandatory LAW 214 3 In-person Program
LAW 317 Arbitration Law Mandatory LAW 110 3 In-person Program
LAW 321 Private International Law Mandatory LAW 110 3 In-person Program
LAW 325 Company Law Mandatory LAW 110 3 In-person Program
LAW 326 Fundamentals of Jurisprudence Mandatory LAW 113 3 In-person Program
LAW 327 Administrative Judiciary Mandatory LAW 227 3 In-person Program
-- -- Elective Course (Program Requirement) Elective   3 In-person Program
Total Credits: 21

Level Four
Course Code Course Name Mandatory or Elective Pre-Requisite Credits Hours Teaching Mode Requirement Type
LAW 412 Property Rulings Mandatory LAW 110 3 In-person Program
LAW 418 Maritime and Air Law Mandatory LAW 110 3 In-person Program
LAW 422 Environmental Law Mandatory LAW 110 3 In-person Program
LAW 423 Penal Procedure Law Mandatory LAW 211 3 In-person Program
LAW 424 Research and Training Room Mandatory Completion of 63 credits 3 In-person Program
-- -- Elective Course (Program Requirement) Elective   3 In-person Program
-- -- Free Elective Elective   3 In-person  
Total Credits: 21

Total Credits: 84


Departmental Elective Requirements
Course Code Course Name Credits Hours Pre-Requisite
LAW 416 Comparative Law 3  
LAW 417 Legal Regulation of Freelance Professions 3  
LAW 425 Energy Laws 3  
LAW 329 Financial Markets Laws 3  
LAW 427 Selected Legal Topics 3  
LAW 428 International Trade Law 3  
LAW 429 Cybercrimes 3  
 

Free Elective Courses
Course Code Course Name Credits Hours Pre-Requisite
-- -- Free Elective Course (Department Council Approval) 3