Message from the Director
Welcome to Dar Al Hekma! Here we are committed to creating a supportive environment where you can thrive both academically and personally.
Our unique curriculum, taught in both English and Arabic, equips you with essential skills while our faculty, composed of international scholars and experienced practitioners, brings a diverse perspective in changing legal environment.
Aditionally, our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalized attention and an individual approach to your education.
After graduation, you will not only find opportunities in various legal sectors and international organizations but also the chance to pursue further specialization through our LLM degree.
Mission
Graduating legal professionals equipped with ethical values, professional skills, and updated knowledge in Saudi and International Law with a commitment to scientific research and community needs
Goals
- Provide knowledge of national and international laws and their updates.
- Develop the skills of critical thinking, legal drafting, and presentation in both the Arabic and English language.
- Prepare competent and skilled professionals capable of providing legal services.
- Develop scientific legal research.
- Enhance the usage of technology needed in the legal practices.
- Promote the values of legal ethics and social responsibility.
- Enhance autonomous and collaborative work in the legal field
Why Choose the Law Program at Dar Al-Hekma University?
The Law Program at Dar Al Hekma University offers a unique bilingual curriculum that allows students to master legal concepts in both English and Arabic, enhancing their global employability. Developed by experienced legal professionals and academic experts, the curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary legal issues. Students benefit from a diverse faculty with international expertise in both Saudi and global law perspectives. This program opens doors to various career pathways, including opportunities in corporate law and public service. Additionally, graduates can further their qualifications with our LLM degree for deeper specialization in the field.
- The Bachelor of Law program at Dar Al-Hekma University is the first law program for women in Saudi Arabia that has a bilingual curriculum. Since its inception in 2007, the program has been offering courses in general law and Sharia law, in both English and Arabic.
- In addition, the BLaw program is the first program in the Western region of the Kingdom that teaches international law. Combining theory and skills courses, the legal studies curriculum enables students to learn the Saudi law, the Sharia law, and international law. Students also learn legal drafting in both Arabic and English. After completing the required core curriculum, students can choose elective courses that complement and meet their individual interests and career goals.
- Dar Al-Hekma law students consistently perform well at the international level. For example, the BLaw program is the only law program that represented the Kingdom in international arbitration competitions and has been crowned the best in the Middle East for the past four years.
- The faculty of the BLaw program have received education at esteemed universities around the world. They represent a variety of backgrounds, nationalities, and research interests, providing students with rich and diverse international perspectives while studying in the Kingdom.
- The unique and rich environment of the University allows its female students to develop confidence and poise in presenting oral and written legal arguments and critical examinations.
- Upon graduation, graduates of the program work in international law firms and pursue post-graduate studies at prestigious schools and universities around the world.
Graduate Attributes
- Knowledgeable: Have broad conceptual and theoretical understanding of the laws, trends and dynamics in the legal field Law.
- Persuasive: Have strong legal oral and written communication skills.
- Problem Solver: Able to provide solutions in different legal working environments.
- Decision Maker: Have the capacity to make effective decisions.
- Ethical: Committed to ethical legal practices and social responsibility.
- Team worker: Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Researcher: Able to conduct legal research.
- Tech-Proficient: Able to use the technologies needed in the legal field.
Admission Requirements
Programs
| Linguaskill Score
| Required Certificate Percentage
| Qudurat Test Score
| Othe Admission Requirement
|
---|
Bachelor Of Law
| 162
| 80%
| 65%
| Applicant to the Law program must be proficient in both the
Arabic and the English language
|
For further details about admissions,
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Knowledge
- Explain theories, concepts, and principles related to National and International legal systems.
- Discuss the implications of the legal reforms on the Saudi legal system.
Skills
- Apply reasoning and analysis to resolve legal issues.
- Utilize counseling, advocacy, negotiation, drafting, and technology skills in the legal profession.
- Conduct effective research using a variety of primary and secondary sources in the legal field.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written legal context.
Values
- Recognize ethical values, and moral practices relevant to the legal profession.
- Work effectively as a leader or a member of a team in the legal profession.
Plan of Study
Year One |
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
BLAW 1350 |
Constitutional Law |
3 |
BLAW 1310 |
Introduction to Law
|
3 |
BLAW 1320 |
Introduction to Islamic Shari'ah |
3 |
BLAW 1340 |
Commercial Law
|
3 |
COMM 1301 |
Communication Skills I |
3 |
BLAW 1321 |
Personal Status Law
|
3 |
GELE 3301 |
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence |
3 |
BLAW 1330 |
Criminal Law I
|
3 |
ISLS XXXX |
Islamic Studies |
3 |
GEAI 2301 |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
3 |
ARAB XXXX |
Arabic Studies |
3 |
ARAB XXXX |
Arabic Studies |
3 |
|
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|
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|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Year Two |
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
BLAW 2312 |
Contract Law
|
3 |
BLAW 2360 |
Public International Law |
3 |
BLAW 2341 |
Arbitration Legal System
|
3 |
BLAW 3370 |
Legal Drafting (Arabic) |
3 |
BLAW 2313 |
Labor Law
|
3 |
BLAW 2331 |
Criminal Law II
|
3 |
BLAW 2314 |
Evidence
|
3 |
BLAW 2315 |
Consequences of Obligations
|
3 |
BLAW 2311 |
Sources of Voluntary Obligations |
3 |
ISLS XXXX |
Islamic Studies |
3 |
COMM 1302 |
Communication Skills II |
3 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Year Tree |
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
BLAW 3351 |
Administrative Law I |
3 |
BLAW 3353 |
Tax and Income |
0 |
BLAW 3371 |
Legal Drafting (English)
|
3 |
BLAW 3316 |
Property Law |
0 |
BLAW 3352 |
Legal environment of media, sport, and tourism |
3 |
BLAW 3343 |
Corporate Law |
0 |
BLAW 3317 |
Advocacy Law |
3 |
BLAW XXXX |
Major elective |
0 |
GERM 3301 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
BLAW 3372 |
Internship |
0 |
ENTR 3301 |
Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking |
3 |
XXXX XXXX |
Free Elective |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Year Four |
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
BLAW4342 |
Intellectual Property Law
|
3 |
BLAW 4318 |
Execution of Judgment Procedures |
3 |
BLAW 4344 |
Bankruptcy |
3 |
BLAW 4332 |
Criminal Legal Procedures |
3 |
BLAW 4322 |
Principles of Islamic |
3 |
BLAW 4361 |
Private International Law |
3 |
BLAW 4373 |
Research Project I |
3 |
BLAW4374 |
Research Project II |
3 |
BLAW XXXX |
Major elective |
3 |
BLAW XXXX |
Major Elective |
3 |
BBBF 1101 |
Basic Body and Brain Fitness |
1 |
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Career Prospects
program equips students with the necessary skills that qualify them for a variety of career paths/jobs in the job market including but not limited to:
- Lawyers in the private and public sectors.
- Legal advisors in the private and public sectors.
- Legal consultants in the private and public sectors.
- In-house lawyers in the private and public sectors.
- In-house legal advisors in the private and public sectors.
- An analyst for intergovernmental organizations.
- In-house legal consultants in the private and public sectors.
Law Course Description
LAW Major Requirements
(93 CR (31
Courses)
Course Code: | BLAW 1310 |
Course Name: | Introduction to Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course
introduces the constitutive elements of a legal
system, the nature and methods of law, and the general theory of law
and the theory of rights. It focuses on thinking, speaking, and writing
clearly. The course also explores the concept, classification and subjects of
rights as well as the legal reasoning and analysis. The course emphasizes the concept and scope of application and interpretation of law in general including Islamic Law. |
Course Code: | BLAW 1320 |
Course Name: | Introduction to Islamic Shari’ah |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course introduces the fundamentals of Shari’ah in relation to law
and the implementation of the laws derived from the Holy
Qur’an and Sunnah in an
Islamic based judicial system such as the Kingdom. It focuses on assessing,
reviewing and addressing the importance of different sources of Islamic law. The course also explores the
most important theories in Shari’ah law,
especially in contract and crimes. |
Course Code: | BLAW 1350 |
Course Name: | Constitutional Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | Constitutional Law is a field of
law that focuses on the study and interpretation of a country's
constitution—the fundamental legal document
that establishes the structure of government, delineates the powers and duties of government institutions, and protects the rights and liberties of individuals. It is a foundational
area of legal study
that explores the
principles, doctrines, and
legal precedents shaping
the relationships between the government and its citizens |
Course Code: | BLAW 2311 |
Course Name: | Sources of Voluntary Obligations |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 1310 Introduction to Law (A) |
Course Description: | This course introduces the fundamental principles of contract law,
including the formation, performance and interpretation of contracts, and the
consequences of failure to perform contracts. It explores the theory,
concepts and rules that guide the operation
of agreements. The course emphasizes how contracts differ from other
forms of liability, and examines and discusses several cases decided by
national courts. This course also
provides an overview of the practical, social and moral context in which contract law
operates. |
Course Code: | BLAW 1340 |
Course Name: | Commercial Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course
introduces the theoretical doctrines and practical applications of commercial
law. It focuses on Saudi trade regulations that apply to individuals and commercial establishments. This course emphasizes the differences between
civil and commercial actions and
explains the legal requirements to become a merchant. Additionally, the course
offers an in-depth examination of bankruptcy laws. |
Course Code: | BLAW 1321 |
Course Name: | Personal Status Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course introduces the Shari’ah framework for family law.
It explores the legal
standards governing adult
couple/domestic relationships and parent/child relationships within Shari’ah
law. It focuses on the Islamic
jurisprudence on engagement, marriage contracts and conditions, the rights
and obligations of the married couple, divorce and the rules governing child
custody. This course emphasizes the development of oral and negotiation skills, and the mediation and conflict resolution procedures. |
Course Code: | BLAW 1330 |
Course Name: | Criminal Law I |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course
introduces the basic foundations of criminal law and the main sources
of criminal law
and, the general principles
underlying its theory and
operation. The course explores the principles and core concepts of criminal law that are relevant to the major
legal systems of the world. It focuses on crimes
against the person based on Shari’ah law and other selected legal systems, and on the legal reasoning that supports criminal law cases. |
Course Code: | BLAW 2314 |
Course Name: | Evidence |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 1310 Introduction to Law (A) |
Course Description: | This course introduces a detailed study of the rules
of evidence in civil, commercial and criminal litigation. It explores the fundamental rules
of evidence, which are
critical in a court room setting. It focuses additionally on the current issues within the law of evidence and
on the ways legal principles and rules are applied,
as well as on thinking, speaking, and writing clearly.
This course explores several cases adjudicated upon by national courts and
reviews admissibility and exclusion
of evidence, how evidence is obtained, and the burden of proof, the different types
of testimonies and privilege, and confession. |
Course Code: | BLAW 2315 |
Course Name: | Consequences of Obligations |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2311 Sources
of Voluntary Obligations (A) |
Course Description: | This course introduces different types
of obligations and illustrates the rules relating to enforcing, transferring and replacing obligations under Saudi Arabian law. It explores the ways in which a debt
can be paid and the
process by which
a creditor is protected. The
course focuses on the consequences of breaching obligations, the applicable rules and procedures involving the replacement of an obligation, and the different
ways in which the obligations may be discharged. |
Course Code: | BLAW 2331 |
Course Name: | Criminal Law II |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 1330 Criminal Law I (A) |
Course Description: | This course introduces the criminal law based on Shari’ah. The course focuses on the definition,
elements and punishment of several important
money-related crimes, crimes
against public interest, and |
| offences against the property. The course also explores theories
and arguments about the justifications for punishment, including current
debates about sentencing. It additionally addresses the criminal legal procedures that apply principally
to the police and prior to the initiation of a criminal case, including ways
of apprehending and interrogating a suspect. This course also highlights the practical
applications and problems that confront the criminal practitioner. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3316 |
Course Name: | Property Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2315
Consequences of Obligations |
Course Description: | This course
introduces the fundamental principles of English property law, Islamic
property law and property law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It explores
property rights in relation to Land and deal with their definition,
development, acquisition and transfer. The course focuses on the personal and
private property rights as well as on the third-party interests in land
such as Mortgages and Charges. The course also emphasizes the three different systems of Property Law and their methodologies. |
Course Code: | BLAW 2313 |
Course Name: | Labor Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW
1310 Introduction to Law (A) |
Course Description: | This course introduces the basic provisions of an employment
contract and differentiates between employment contracts and other contracts. It provides an in-depth analysis of the Saudi Arabian Labor Law and its By-Laws,
and explores the difference between the obligations that an employee has under the Saudi Arabian Labor Law and the
obligations that an employer has towards employees. The course also
emphasizes the welfare insurance, the Social Insurance Law and
specifically the consequences of sustaining an injury at work. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3371 |
Course Name: | Legal Drafting (English) |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW
2312 Contract
Law (E) |
Course Description: | This course focuses
on developing the legal writing and drafting skills needed for drafting a variety of documents that
range from memoranda to agreements and contracts.
The course additionally illustrates ways of
conducting legal research such as researching case law and legislation and
applying such research to a client’s situation. It also explores the drafting and interpretation of legislation. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3351 |
Course Name: | Administrative Law I |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 1310 Introduction to Law |
Course Description: | This course introduces students to the
legal framework that
regulates activity within the public sector. It explores the law that controls state government agencies
and examines how these agencies implement statutory programs. It also
addresses the main principles and rules that govern the relationships between
the individual and the state in an administrative context. This course covers
topics such as centralized government and non-centralized government, administrative actions and decisions, public
funds, administrative contracts, public employees. |
Course Code: | BLAW 2341 |
Course Name: | Arbitration Legal System |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 1340 Commercial Law |
Course Description: | This course explores arbitration
as a conflict resolution technique. It examines domestic and international
law. It explains principles and practice relating to commercial arbitration
and relevant case law. The course looks
at the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration
as a means of dispute resolution; the arbitration agreement; choice of law
issues; appointment and authority of arbitrators; arbitration proceedings;
provisional remedies; rendering an award; judicial oversight over
awards; recognizing, enforcing and setting aside
awards. This course investigates practice and practical methods on how
to be an effective advocate in the arbitration process. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3370 |
Course Name: | Legal Drafting (Arabic) |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2312 Contract Law (A) |
Course Description: | The course introduces the basic documentation used in legal
practice. It focuses on the development of the legal writing and
drafting skills in the Arabic
language. It focuses
on the main elements that make up letter writing, and provides
the tools and skills required to draft memorandums, notices, legal opinions
and legislation. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3317 |
Course Name: | Advocacy Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2314
Evidence |
Course Description: | This course provides
a detailed overview of the Saudi Arabian judiciary system, the Shari’ah
jurisprudence and its significance and impact on the Saudi Arabian judiciary
system. The course also illustrates the procedural aspects of a case, ranging from how a case is started in courts by submitting a
claim to the different decisions that may be taken by court in respect of a
particular case. It describes the process by which judicial verdicts are
issued and also examines the appeal process. The course differentiates
between the various courts in Saudi Arabia and also analyzes problems
relating to jurisdiction. The course additionally evaluates fundamental concepts of litigation. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4342 |
Course Name: | Intellectual Property Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2341 Arbitration Legal
System |
Course Description: | This course provides a detailed overview of intellectual property law. It focuses on
the most important areas of intellectual property, namely copyright, patents, industrial design, trademarks and trade secrets. The course focuses on the intellectual property laws of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It also emphasizes the impact of the World Trade
Organization agreements on intellectual property law in general, and the impact of the Trade
Related Intellectual Property Rights agreement
and other international intellectual property treaties in particular. |
Course Code: | BLAW 2360 |
Course Name: | Public International Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 1310 Introduction to Law (A) |
Course Description: | This course
introduces the law governing relations among states. It emphasizes the basic
concepts and problems of public international law and the underlying principles of the
international legal system. The course explores the sources and subjects of international
law, international law and the use of force,
diplomacy law, state
liability and the
relationship between international law and the domestic law of states. This
course has a practical significance for work related to international organizations or the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4322 |
Course Name: | Principles of Islamic
Jurisprudence |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 1320 Introduction to Islamic Shari'ah (A) |
Course Description: | This course provides a general overview of the meaning and function of
Usul al-Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) in relation to the process of ijtihad.
The course focuses on the origin and development of Islamic legal theory
and on the meaning of the rules
of the Shari’ah (al-Ahkam) together with the methods of deriving them from
the Qur’an and Sunnah. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4318 |
Course Name: | Execution of Judgment Procedures |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 3317
Advocacy Law (A) |
Course Description: | This course
provides an in-depth analysis of the execution of judgments
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It focuses on differentiating between the
methods of execution and on distinguish between the types of execution
orders. The course also explores the types of attachments that may be made as
security for the payment of debt. It emphasizes the difference between tangible and intangible assets and the
impact of executing orders
relating to attachments should a debtor fail to pay his debt. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3343 |
Course Name: | Corporate Law |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2341 Arbitration Legal
System (E) |
Course Description: | This course aims to provide an overview of all the rules relating
to establishing companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It focuses on the differences among Limited Liability Company, a joint
company, and a partnership
amongst other forms of establishments that may be set up in Saudi Arabia. The
course emphasizes the various procedures of establishing companies before the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry and other government entities in Saudi
Arabia. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4361 |
Course Name: | Private International law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 3343 Corporate Law |
Course Description: | This course
introduces the major rules and legal aspects of Private International Law. It
focuses on the complex issue of conflict of laws, which arises when a dispute
involves different jurisdictions and legal systems. This course also
explores the rules
applicable under domestic and international law governing
the following subjects: court jurisdiction, applicable laws, rules for the
choice of law and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards. |
Course Code: | BLAW 2312 |
Course Name: | Contract Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW
1310 Introduction to Law (E) |
Course Description: | This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles and
legal aspects of Contract Law. It focuses on the essential rules governing the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts.
Additionally, the course examines key topics such as the rights and
obligations of parties, the impact of breach of contract, and available
remedies. Additionally, course highlight the function of contracts in domestic and international contexts. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4332 |
Course Name: | Criminal Legal
Procedures |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2331 Criminal Law II (A) |
Course Description: | The academic course
on "Criminal Legal Procedures" provides students with an in-depth
understanding of the procedural aspects involved in the criminal justice system. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the various stages of criminal proceedings, from investigation to post-conviction relief. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3352 |
Course Name: | Legal environment of media,
sport, and tourism |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 2312 Contract Law + BLAW
2315 Consequences of
Obligations |
Course Description: | The course on the "Legal Environment of Media,
Sport, and Tourism" explores the legal
frameworks and issues surrounding these three interconnected and dynamic
industries: media, sports, and tourism. The course provides students with an
understanding of the legal structures that govern
these sectors and the unique
challenges and opportunities
they present. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3353 |
Course Name: | Tax and Income |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 3351 Administrative Law |
Course Description: | This course introduces the legal
regime of taxation in Saudi Arabia. It gives a working knowledge of the basic
principles and rules of the income tax system as these apply to individuals
and commercial businesses. It explores the major theories and policy
decisions that underpin the taxation mechanism and assesses the advantages and the
problems of the current Saudi taxation system. It reviews
the basic principles of income
tax, corporate tax, capital profit taxes and value added tax. This course
also focuses on the means of developing and implementing taxation law. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3372 |
Course Name: | Internship |
Credit Hours: | 3
(0,6) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 3317 Advocacy Law + BLAW 3370 Legal
Drafting (A) |
Course Description: | The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the
opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from the different courses taught
in the program. The student will train at Law firms as well as legal
departments in private and public sectors to be able to gain hands-on
experience from the practicum settings. The student will witness and participate in the drafting and reviewing of legal contracts, legal memoranda, and research
specific to real life situations. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4373 |
Course Name: | Research Project I |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 3371
Legal Drafting (E)
+ GERM 3301
Research Methodology |
Course Description: | This course explores
the sources, methods and methodology, process, and strategies of legal
research in a systematic manner. It is divided into two parts:
the first part deals with
the theoretical underpinnings to legal research, while the second follows a hands-on
practical approach to legal writing. The course develops the basic necessary
skills, knowledge and tools
for effective and efficient legal
research and enables an
in-depth study of a chosen area of law. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4374 |
Course Name: | Research Project II |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 4373 Research Project I |
Course Description: | This course focuses on the practical
application of research methodologies and techniques to address real-world
problems or challenges within the field of law. Students typically engage in
hands- on research projects where they identify a problem, design a research
plan, collect and analyze data, and
propose practical solutions or recommendations based on
their findings. Emphasis is placed
on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for translating research into actionable insights. This course prepares students for careers in
the legal sector. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4344 |
Course Name: | Bankruptcy |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | BLAW 3343
Corporate Law |
Course Description: | This course offers
a through overview of bankruptcy law,
covering both consumer and
business bankruptcy. It will highlight key concepts and detailed regulations
under Saudi Arabian law, including the associated procedures,
as well as provide practical insights into real-world applications. |
School/Program Elective/Track (60 CR (20 Courses)
Course Code: | BLAW 4346 |
Course Name: | Capital Market Regulations |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | The course on "Capital Market Regulations" is designed
to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks
that govern capital markets. Capital markets play a crucial role in the
global economy by facilitating the flow of capital between investors and entities in need of funding. This
course delves into the laws, regulations, and structures that govern
the issuance and trading of securities, aiming
to ensure fair and
transparent financial markets. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4345 |
Course Name: | Insurance Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | The
course on
"Insurance Law"
is designed
to provide
students with
a comprehensive understanding of the legal
principles and regulatory frameworks that
govern the insurance industry. Covering a range of topics from the formation of insurance contracts to the resolution of claims and emerging issues in the field,
this course aims
to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed
to navigate the complex legal
landscape of insurance. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3364 |
Course Name: | International Sales of
Goods |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course introduces the law governing contracts of sale and
international transactions. It explores the nature and function of the law of international sales
and deals with
the United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980
(CISG) and the Incoterms. The course also focuses on the duties
of sellers and buyers,
as well as the remedies available in cases of breach in sales contracts. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3323 |
Course Name: | Islamic Banking and Finance |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course will
provide a detailed overview of Islamic finance and banking. It will explore the main features of the Islamic
economic system and specifically what is prohibited in Islamic finance. The course will also analyze the main
products offered under Islamic finance including, but not limited to, Murabaha, Ijarah and
Istisna’a. The course distinguishes Takaful as an alternative to conventional insurance. The course will also explain
the concept of Sukuk and its place in Islamic securities regulation. Students
will also differentiate between several forms of partnership. The course will
also examine the common criticism of Islamic finance and banking. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3365 |
Course Name: | International Investment Law |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | The course provides an overview of international investment law,
and the efforts made on an international level to regulate and protect
foreign investment, specifically the protection afforded by bilateral
treaties. The course
also explores and provides analysis for the current issues and challenges facing
foreign investment law. The course gives an in-depth explanation of how
foreigners may invest in Saudi Arabia, as well as the foreign investment law,
its impact and practical application when trying
to invest in Saudi Arabia. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3366 |
Course Name: | International Trade
Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course
introduces the international trade regime built upon the World Trade
Organization (WTO). It gives an overview of the nature and legal framework of
international rights and obligations with respect to international trade
and investment. It also explores the main
characteristics of WTO agreements and
the relationship between Saudi law and
international rules and obligations. The course also focuses on the main
features of substantive obligations in the trade and investment field. It
emphasizes the ways disagreements in the interpretation and implementation of
these agreements are settled through discussion, negotiation, and dispute
resolution mechanisms based on the WTO
agreements. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3354 |
Course Name: | Cyber Law |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | The Cyber Law course offers a comprehensive study of the legal frameworks, principles, and regulations
governing cyberspace and digital technologies. As the digital landscape
continues to evolve rapidly, understanding
the legal implications and challenges associated with cyberspace is crucial for individuals and organizations alike. This course provides students with an in-depth examination of various legal issues arising in cyberspace, including but not limited to cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property
rights, digital commerce, cybercrimes, and regulatory compliance. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4375 |
Course Name: | Moot Court &
Litigation Skills (Arabic) |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | The course provides the
practical skills necessary for competent professional legal service, in
particular skills relating to litigation. It comprises of both civil,
commercial, and criminal litigation skills.
It focuses on how to litigate a case from
start to finish
by developing a full
range of both pretrial and trial practice skills. The course also emphasizes
the various areas of civil
legal procedures, criminal legal procedures and evidence. It culminates in a final
mock trial which brings together the skills acquired throughout the course. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3347 |
Course Name: | Maritime and
Shipping Law |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course will explain
the modern principles of maritime and |
| shipping law. It will describe how ships are sold, purchased, mortgaged, registered and managed. Issues relating to collisions at sea salvage and towage
will also be examined. Students will debate on the exclusion and limitation of liability in relation
to shipping law and specifically discuss admiralty jurisdiction. The course
will also differentiate between the carriage of goods and passengers and the
rights of the master of the ship and
the crew. Students will also be
provided with an overview of Saudi
Arabian maritime laws. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3348 |
Course Name: | International Aviation Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course
is intended as an introduction to aviation law.
The course will cover the
basic legal framework of aviation law including Saudi Law, international
treaties and regulations as well as choice of law issues relating to aviation
accident litigation. Related topics will include aviation insurance, airport
land use, aircraft ownership and aviation accident investigation and reconstruction. |
Course Code: | BLAW 33586 |
Course Name: | Administrative Contracts |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course is intended to discover the details of administrative
contracts through a thorough exploration. It delves into
the principles and
applications underlying these agreements. It offers an in-depth examination
of legal frameworks governing administrative contracts. Understand the
significance of these contracts within regulatory contexts and their impact
on administrative processes. It provides practical insights and theoretical
understanding essential for navigating the complexities of administrative contracting in various legal
settings. |
Course Code: | BLAW
3357 |
Course Name: | Administrative Judiciary |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course dives
into the complexities of administrative law and judiciary systems with a
focus on administrative decision-making processes. It explores the roles and
functions of administrative tribunals and courts. This course offers a
comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks governing administrative
judiciary. It provides practical insights into the application of
administrative law principles within judicial contexts. Develop critical thinking skills
essential for navigating administrative disputes and legal challenges. |
Course Code: | BLAW 3362 |
Course Name: | International Human Rights Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course traces
the historic development of human rights
within the context of
international law. It examines the important role of the United Nations in
the development of multilateral human rights and analyses the different sources
of international human
rights, their legal status, limitations and
enforcement mechanisms. The course explains the relationship between a state’s international human rights |
| obligations and
enforcement in domestic legal systems. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4367 |
Course Name: | European Union
Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course provides
the basic working knowledge of the European Union and its laws and the
background that led to the development of the European Union. It explores the institutions of the European Union, their powers and the impact of the European Union laws
on relevant case law of its member states particularly with reference to
discrimination and equality. The course also focuses on the free movement of
goods, persons, establishment and the right to provide services which
are commonly termed
as the “four
freedoms”. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4376 |
Course Name: | Moot Court (English) |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course introduces the fundamental principles of English property law, Islamic property law and property law in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia. It explores property rights in relation to Land and deal with
their definition, development, acquisition and transfer. The course focuses
on the personal and private property rights as well as on the third-party
interests in land such as Mortgages and Charges. The course also emphasizes the three different systems of Property Law and their methodologies. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4377 |
Course Name: | Legal Professional Skills |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course focuses
on introducing the legal skills required by lawyers in practice. It aims to
bridge the gap between the academic study of a law student and, the practical
experience of a lawyer, by assisting in developing the skills required to
succeed as law students and, future legal professionals. The course explores
oral legal communication in practice as well as written legal communication
skills in practice. The course in addition examines methods of practical
legal research as well as
critical thinking to support the
oral and written
communication skills
analysed. The course emphasizes thinking, speaking, and writing clearly preparing students for
professional practice with a focus on simulations and practical exercises supported by theory. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4349 |
Course Name: | Corporate Governance |
Credit Hours: | 3
(3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course provides an introduction to corporate law and governance topics, from both theoretical
and practical perspectives. This
course would also discuss corporate social responsibility specifically
tailored for legal professionals. This course aims deepen students
understanding of the legal framework and social context in which corporations operate. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4323 |
Course Name: | Business Crimes |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | This course
offers an overwiew of the business crimes law, focusing on the key regulations that govern organizational misconduct.
It covers topics such as corruption (both domestic and foreign), mail and
wire fraud, money laundering, and corporate criminal liability. The course
will also examine the justifications for applying criminal law to individuals
and entities within the business context. Special emphasis will be placed on
the procedural, evidentiary, and ethical rules that regulates business crimes. |
Course Code: | BLAW 4134 |
Course Name: | International criminal law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | International Criminal Law (ICL) is a branch of international law
that deals with the prosecution and punishment of individuals for certain
serious crimes that have a global impact. The primary focus of international
criminal law is on the prosecution of individuals rather than states. It
seeks to hold individuals accountable for acts that are considered grave
offenses under international law, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and aggression |
Course Code: | BLAW 4363 |
Course Name: | International Environmental Law |
Credit Hours: | 3 (3,0) |
Prerequisites: | None |
Course Description: | International
Environmental Law (IEL) is a field of law that addresses the interactions
between human activities and the environment on a global scale. It consists
of a set of legal principles, treaties, conventions,
and customary rules that aim to
regulate and manage the use and protection of the Earth's natural resources,
biodiversity, and ecosystems. The primary objective of international
environmental law is to promote sustainable development while
preventing and mitigating environmental degradation. |