Overview

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 (Master of Commercial Law). This complements the Department's and Faculty's mission to fulfill the aspirations of many holders of a Master’s degree in Private Law who desire to pursue their graduate studies in their home country, Palestine, without the burden of traveling abroad. This program provides these graduates with the opportunity to enroll in the program to enhance their legal knowledge and research skills in the field of private law and obtain a Ph.D. in Private Law, specializing in Commercial Law. This will enable such graduates to become distinguished researchers in an important, specific legal specialty, empowering them to address future legal challenges with the research skills they have acquired.

This track will play a leading role in economic and social development in Palestine, by employing legal research skills in the field of private law and contributing to the promotion of specialized and accurate legal practical research in the field of private law. 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 is achieved by preparing doctoral graduates in private law, specializing in commercial law, who possess advanced legal research skills as well as in-depth and specialized legal knowledge in the field of commercial law. These skills can be employed in the legal issues and challenges required by the state, individuals, and private sector institutions such as banks, companies, as well as other institutions.

Goals

  • Consolidating students' legal knowledge in commercial law branches, including corporate law, banking, insurance, e-commerce, and international commercial transactions. This is to enable graduates to gain a comprehensive understanding of the commercial system.

  • Preparing legal specialists and academic staffs in the field of commercial law, capable of keeping pace with the competitive business environment in the economic and financial sectors, at both the national and international levels.

  • Encouraging students to conduct in-depth legal studies on contemporary commercial issues, contributing to the provision of practical, scientific solutions applicable within the Palestinian legal and economic context.

  • Promoting legal innovation in the fields of trade and investment by building advanced research capabilities among students, contributing to the development of commercial laws to keep pace with technological developments and globalization.

Career of Graduates

Upon completion of graduation requirements, students shall be eligible to work in the following sectors:

  • To work as faculty members specializing in commercial law at various universities.

  • To work in specialized national scientific research centers specializing in legal research in areas such as commerce, companies, commercial contracts, and commercial papers.

  • To work in the field of legislative drafting of laws related to commercial laws, such as company regulation, commercial papers, and international trade.

  • To work in the judiciary and public prosecution, particularly in commercial courts and economic judicial chambers, as well as specialized prosecution offices.

  • To work in the field of arbitration and other alternative means of resolving commercial disputes.

  • To work as legal advisors specializing in international trade contracts.

  • To work as legal advisors specializing in electronic contracts (electronic transactions and artificial intelligence).

  • To work as legal advisors specializing in industrial and commercial property rights law (trademarks and patents).

  • To work as legal advisors specializing in insurance companies and banks.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students should be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in their endeavors.

Legal Analysis in Commercial Law

Analyze legal texts and practical issues in commercial law, including its various branches (such as corporate law, banking, insurance, e-commerce, and international commercial transactions), using precise scientific methodologies.

Evaluation of Legal Developments

Evaluate legislative, jurisprudential, and judicial developments in commercial law and their suitability for the national and international business environment.

Comparative Commercial Law

Compare legislation and jurisprudential and judicial trends in Palestinian commercial law with other legal systems, with the aim of benefiting from international experiences and employing them in developing the commercial legal system.

Advanced Legal Research Skills

Develop specialized legal research capabilities in commercial law to produce innovative research that contributes to addressing contemporary challenges in the fields of trade and investment.

Legal Innovation for Emerging Issues

Develop practical legal solutions to emerging issues in the commercial field, particularly those related to technology and globalization, thus enhancing the role of law in regulating the business environment.

Judicial Analysis in Commercial Law

Analyze and comment on commercial court judgments in light of sound legal principles, thus contributing to the effective and fair application of commercial law.

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