Overview

The Juris Doctor programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University was created through a strategic partnership with Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

Key facts:

Courses are taught in English, so graduates are prepared to work in the international legal market.

A JD degree differs from the undergraduate law degree in that it targets individuals who already hold an undergraduate degree, which can be in any subject, including law. The JD education builds on the student’s previous expertise and experience. JD students may pursue expertise in law that is aligned with their previous degree or move in a completely different direction.

The College of Law’s JD curriculum is comparable to the best offered internationally, and equips graduates with a high level of legal knowledge and complementary research, writing, and advocacy skills , thereby enabling them to make the most of a wide range of career options in the public sector, private corporations, law firms, international organizations, and academia.

JD graduates are also in a position to undertake further legal studies in other countries, such as the United States or in Europe.

In short, our JD graduates rise to the top as they have combined previous university education and training with three years of a rigorous, interdisciplinary legal education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Legal Systems

Injury Law/Torts

Contracts

Legal Research and Writing

Business Associations

Constitutional Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

International deadline: 1 February

National deadline: 15 March

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

86 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Law Civil & Private Law Public Law

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA) from a recognized university.
Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.
Applicants should submit at least two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic referee.

The personal statement should introduce the applicant to the Admissions Committee.Topics that may be discussed include, among others, personal or professional goals and personal, academic or career history. The committee looks beyond test scores and grade point averages in making selection decisions.
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Tuition Fee

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International

54083 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 162250 QAR for the full programme during 36 months.
National

54083 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 162250 QAR for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Ar Rayyan

4230 - 7920 QAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.