Dr. Khaled Al-Ma'aitah
I am pleased to welcome you to the Department of Law, which works diligently with all its members to meet the full requirements of the educational process for students. We strive with all our efforts to develop your skills and keep you informed of the latest advancements in the world of law and its various applications, utilizing modern technologies. You are deserving of responsibility and as envisioned by the leadership of the nation, you are the knights of change who will contribute, along with others, to building your country.
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Graduates can research and brief a legal argument, represent a position in moot court, and draft a contract that holds up to adversarial review.
Objectives
- Moot court every year
- Legal-clinic casework
- Comparative and international law tracks
Study Type
Full-time
Study Plan
University Requirements27 hrs
Mandatory — 15 hrs
| Code | Course | Cr. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2110104 | Communication Skills in Arabic (1) | 2 | — |
| 2110106 | Communication Skills in English (1) | 2 | — |
| 2110108 | National Education | 2 | — |
| 2110109 | Military Science | 3 | — |
| 2110115 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 | — |
| 2110117 | Leadership and Social Responsibility | 2 | — |
| 2110120 | Life Skills | 2 | — |
Elective — 12 hrs from 10 offered courses
| Code | Course | Cr. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2110105 | Communication Skills in Arabic (2) | 3 | 2110104 |
| 2110107 | Communication Skills in English (2) | 3 | 2110106 |
| 2110110 | First Aid and Public Safety | 3 | — |
| 2110111 | E-Commerce (non-IT students) | 3 | — |
| 2110112 | Development and Environment | 3 | — |
| 2110113 | Digital Culture | 3 | — |
| 2110114 | Islamic Civilization | 3 | — |
| 2110116 | Food and Drug (non-Pharmacy students) | 3 | — |
| 2110118 | Logical Thinking | 3 | — |
| 2110119 | Intellectual Property Rights | 3 | — |
College Requirements18 hrs
Mandatory — 18 hrs
| Code | Course | Cr. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2811101 | Public International Law (1) | 3 | — |
| 2811102 | Introduction to Law | 3 | — |
| 2811103 | Penal Law / General Part | 3 | 2811102 |
| 2811104 | Administrative Law (1) | 3 | 2811102 |
| 2811105 | Political Systems and Constitutional Law | 3 | — |
| 2811201 | Scientific Research Methods | 3 | — |
Specialization Requirements87 hrs
Mandatory — 75 hrs
| Code | Course | Cr. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2811106 | Sources of Obligation | 3 | 2811102 |
| 2811107 | Principles of Commercial Law | 3 | 2811102 |
| 2811202 | Administrative Law (2) | 3 | 2811104 |
| 2811203 | Public International Law (2) | 3 | 2811101 |
| 2811204 | Provisions of Obligation | 3 | 2811106 |
| 2811205 | Crimes Against Persons | 3 | 2811103 |
| 2811206 | Crimes Against Property | 3 | 2811103 |
| 2811207 | Labor Law | 3 | 2811204 |
| 2811208 | Jordanian Constitutional Law | 3 | 2811105 |
| 2811213 | Judicial Applications | 3 | 2811307 or 2811408 |
| 2811301 | E-Commerce Law | 3 | 2811107 |
| 2811302 | Companies and Bankruptcy | 3 | 2811107 |
| 2811303 | Nominate Contracts | 3 | 2811204 |
| 2811304 | Commercial Papers and Banking Operations | 3 | 2811107 |
| 2811305 | Civil Procedure | 3 | 2811204 |
| 2811306 | Administrative Judiciary | 3 | 2811202 |
| 2811307 | Criminal Procedure | 3 | 2811206 |
| 2811401 | Information Technology Crimes | 3 | 2811206 |
| 2811402 | E-Government Legislation | 3 | 2811202 |
| 2811403 | Public Finance and Tax Legislation | 3 | 2811202 |
| 2811404 | Private International Law | 3 | 2811303 |
| 2811406 | Legal Terminology and Texts in English | 3 | 2811102 |
| 2811407 | Intellectual Property Rights for Law Students | 3 | 2811107 |
| 2811408 | Evidence and Execution Law | 3 | 2811305 |
| 2811409 | Real Rights | 3 | 2811303 |
Elective — 12 hrs from 14 offered courses
| Code | Course | Cr. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2811209 | Human Rights | 3 | — |
| 2811308 | Criminology and Penology | 3 | — |
| 2811309 | Local Administration Law | 3 | 2811202 |
| 2811310 | Jordanian Social Security Law | 3 | 2811207 |
| 2811311 | Commercial Contracts | 3 | 2811304 |
| 2811312 | Commercial Arbitration | 3 | 2811304 |
| 2811313 | Forensic Medicine for Law Students | 3 | 2811307 |
| 2811410 | International Organizations | 3 | 2811203 |
| 2811411 | Insurance Contracts | 3 | 2811303 |
| 2811412 | Nationality and Aliens Law | 3 | 2811404 |
| 2811413 | Maritime Law | 3 | 2811107 |
| 2811414 | Professional Liability and Ethics | 3 | 2811204 |
| 2811415 | Copyright and Related Rights | 3 | 2811407 |
| 2811416 | Administrative Contracts | 3 | — |
Supporting Requirements9 hrs
Mandatory — 9 hrs
| Code | Course | Cr. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2811109 | Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence | 3 | — |
| 2811210 | Personal Status Jurisprudence (1) | 3 | — |
| 2811211 | Personal Status Jurisprudence (2) | 3 | 2811210 |
Remedial Courses9 hrs — outside the degree total
Mandatory — 9 hrs
| Code | Course | Cr. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2110101 | Remedial Arabic | 3 | — |
| 2110102 | Remedial English | 3 | — |
| 2110103 | Remedial Computer Skills | 3 | — |