The College of Law at Kingdom University has set its sights on formulating its policies and developing its programs, that its programs are derived from its vision, mission and goals, and that the latter emanates from the university’s vision, mission and goals, which in turn revolves in a larger orbit, represented in Bahrain’s Vision 2030 (from regional leadership to global competition), while adhering to the origins and constants of society, and contributing to its construction and progress.
Thus, the College of Law at Kingdom University focused on the student as the axis on which the educational process is based, so it sought to attract a distinguished quality of students, while ensuring diversity when choosing from them, so that it includes students of both genders, as well as the diversity of nationalities and cultural backgrounds, in order to prepare them to work in the legal field, enable them to communicate with others effectively, and always strive for teamwork in a team spirit, the use of modern technologies, and commitment to the principles and ethics of the profession, in a way that enhances the identity and status of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Gulf region and the rest of the world.
In the context of qualifying Bahraini graduates, the university has opened a master’s program of law to contribute to the development and construction of Bahraini society. The program aims to provide qualified legal professionals and attract students from various Arab nationalities, with a focus on GCC countries, thereby enhancing Bahrain’s scientific standing regionally and globally.
Program Aims
- Providing the local and regional community with qualified and specialized legal persons with competence who have specialized and in-depth legal knowledge in the field of specialization.
- Developing the skills of specialized legal scientific research to serve the Gulf society in particular and the Arab community in general.
- Creating a suitable environment for the development of scientific capabilities and employment skills and directing them towards creativity and innovation in the legal and professional fields.
- Preparing, qualifying and developing their scientific and ethical abilities to move to the higher educational stage, which is the doctorate in law, to be qualified to work in the teaching sector in academic institutions.
Knowledge and Comprehension Skills
- Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding related to specialized theories, fundamental principles and concepts, comprehensive detailed provisions and contemporary issues based on advanced developments in the field of legal specialization.
- Demonstrate a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of methods, and ethics of legal scientific research.
Course-Specific Skills
- Use professional skills based on advanced developments in the field of specialization (such as dialogue and persuasion skills, dealing with complex and unexpected situations and problems, linking to specialized theories and concepts, innovation and creativity in the application of knowledge).
- Apply methods of scientific research in the preparation of articles, professional reports, research and in-depth theses in the problems related to legal specialization.
Critical Thinking Skills
- Use a combination of methods to carry out critical analysis or evaluation of legal texts and different jurisprudential opinions.
- Demonstrate a professional level in interpretation, creativity and innovation of solutions in complex situations, issues or problems in the field of legal specialization.
General and Transferrable Skills
- Use professional skills in communicating with peers, top-ranked colleagues and specialists.
- Work professionally and independently in changing contexts that are usually complex and unpredictable while taking responsibility for the work they do.
Career Opportunities
The practical and scientific skills that the students acquire during their study in the College of Law will enable them to work in the various professional and administrative fields. Through its program which is based on scientific bases, the university has taken into consideration the specialization that the student should be familiar with.
- Working in the Academics Field
- Working as a lawyer.
- Working in the field of jurisdiction.
- Working in the field of public prosecution.
- Working in arbitration and legal mediation centers.
- Working in the international relations institutions and the Diplomatic Corps.
- Working in the legislative institutions such as the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council.
- Working in various governmental institutions, commercial institutions and companies, and other local and international economic institutions.
- Working in offices and institutions that are concerned with legal affairs such as legal offices, companies, institutions, and the international and local legal consultancy offices.
Learning Path
- PhD in Public Law Philosophy
- PhD in public law
- PhD in private law
- PhD in Criminal Law
- PhD Security Crisis Management
- PhD in Criminal Investigation
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of 33 Credit Hours plus Thesis completion.
- Achieve Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above
Credits
33 Hours
Duration
Min. 2 Years – Max. 4 Years
Language
Arabic
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Attendance Mode
Full Time
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