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Program Goals
● To provide an outstanding legal education implementing technology and research in a
collaborative environment.
● To ensure that graduates have acquired the knowledge, skills and values required to be future
leaders and are properly prepared for entry into professional careers in Law.
● Teach legal principles, the fundamentals of jurisprudence, and legal skills and values in a
manner that combines theory and practice.
● Cultivate student competency in Legal Writing in both Arabic and English.
● To keep our program updated based on the labor market needs locally and internationally.
● To build competitive legal skilled practitioners technically and ethically.
● To encourage intellectual and research production.
● Provide students with opportunities to exhibit their legal knowledge via competitions,
conferences, and internships.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws, graduates are expected to be able to:

A) Knowledge and Understanding
PLO 1. Explain legal principles and rules, both in theory and practice, in globalized environment.
PLO 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal system of Saudi Arabia, including its core principles,
regulations of public and private laws.

B) Skills
Cognitive Skills
PLO 3. Identify legal issues and apply relevant rules of law to a factual description of events and
reach appropriate legal conclusions.
PLO 4. Apply critical analysis through case scenarios and legal research.

Practical and Physical Skills
PLO 5. Produce a competent and effective legal analysis orally and in writing.

Communication and ICT Skills
PLO 6. Use technology for oral and written communication and legal analysis.

C) Values, Autonomy and Responsibility
Cognitive Skills
PLO 7. Respect the ethical standards and values related to the legal profession and represent
responsible citizenship.
Autonomy and Responsibility
PLO 8. Demonstrate understanding of group dynamics, become a contributing team member,
and apply the principles of independent work and leadership.

Structure of the Program
The Law undergraduate program has the following components:
University Requirements
23 Credits
College Requirements
12 Credits
Program Requirements
92 Credits
Field Training/Internship
10 Credits
TOTAL 137 Credits

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