Doha: Qatar University College of Law (QU-LAWC) has launched Master’s programmes in public law and private law beginning Fall 2015.
Both programmes in Arabic are the first of their kind in Qatar to prepare law students with specialist skills to contribute to the professional sectors within Qatar, consistent with the growing needs of the labour market and in line with objectives and values of Qatar National Vision 2030 and development strategies.
They also aim to build an environment of high-quality legal research and scholarship that will advance the college’s position as the only law college in Qatar and boost its competitiveness with peer colleges with similar programmes in the region.
Admission requirements include a bachelor’s law degree from QU or equivalent from a recognised university; a résumé; motivation letter; academic recommendation letter; and a successful personal interview.
Admitted students are required to complete 33 credit hours which include six specialised and in-depth subjects (18 credit hours), three elective courses (nine credit hours) and a thesis towards graduation (six credit hours).
Dr Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Dean, College of Law, said: “The college continues to deliver on its mission and vision to provide programmes on a wide-range of legal issues and questions to draw solutions for problems that face the Qatari society. In launching these Master’s programmes, the college is bringing to bear its expertise in legal education and commitment to prepare the next generation of highly-qualified law professionals in Qatar.” The Peninsula
