The Department of Legal Sciences at the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Arab American University offers a specialized master’s degree in Private Law program. Based on the Department's and Faculty's mission to support the aspirations of holders of a master’s degree in Private Law and provide the opportunity to pursue graduate studies within Palestine without the need to travel abroad, this program allows such graduates to enhance their legal knowledge and develop their advanced research skills in the field of private law. They will then obtain a Ph.D. in Private Law, specializing in civil law. This shall enable them to become specialized researchers capable of delving into complex legal issues and be qualified to address future legal challenges in a highly efficient manner. 

This track will play an effective, pivotal role in supporting economic and social development in Palestine by activating advanced legal research skills in the field of private law as well as promoting specialized and accurate academic research in this field. This is in line with the strategic plan of the National Commission for Accreditation and Quality Assurance at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the strategic plan of the Arab American University, as well as the vision of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. This program aims to graduate qualified legal professionals with in-depth specialized knowledge and advanced research skills in the field of civil law, enabling them to contribute to addressing the legal challenges facing the state, individuals, and private sector institutions such as banks, companies, and other institutions.