About the Department

The Department of Litigation and Arbitration is one of the vital departments in the College. It specializes in the study of dispute resolution mechanisms, whether through traditional judicial processes or through modern methods of arbitration and mediation. The department aims to prepare qualified legal professionals who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for practicing the legal profession, working in the judiciary, providing legal consultancy, and engaging in commercial and civil arbitration, in a manner that achieves justice and enhances public trust in the legal system.

Department Vision

To be a leading academic and research center in preparing legal competencies, and a laboratory for developing fair and effective solutions for dispute resolution at the local and international levels.

Department Mission

To provide distinguished legal education in the fields of litigation and arbitration, based on integrating theoretical study with practical application, and grounded in quality and innovation, enabling graduates to contribute to the service of justice, achieve legal security, and meet the needs of society and the labor market.

Department Goals

Qualifying graduates with solid knowledge of the foundations of the judiciary and arbitration methodologies from both Sharia and legal perspectives.

Enabling students to acquire practical skills in litigation procedures and the management of arbitration sessions.

Instilling the values of justice, integrity, and impartiality in judicial and arbitral practice.

Promoting scientific research in alternative dispute resolution methods in accordance with modern legal systems.

Equipping students with the ability to employ digital technologies in the fields of e-litigation and remote arbitration.

Academic Nature of the Specialization

The program aims to prepare graduates specialized in litigation and arbitration.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates of the program can work in various fields, including:

• Sharia and civil courts as legal researchers or legal consultants.
• Local and international arbitration bodies and centers.
• Dispute resolution institutions in the public and private sectors.
• Law firms and legal consultancy offices.
• Human rights organizations and civil society institutions related to law and justice.
• Academic and research work in universities and specialized institutes.