Course Outcomes

5311136Comparative Legal Research Methods3

The student defines the basic concepts of legal research methods, their functions and objectives, and the difference between legal research and other scientific research.
The student explains the practical steps for writing legal research.
The student applies the scientific and practical foundations of legal research methods.
The student acquires information by modern methods through reliable websites on the internet.
The student substantiates their legal research, analytically and critically, according to the rules of scientific research.
The student prepares a specialised legal research paper on a topic of private law.

5311166Civil Transactions Law3

The student defines the basic principles of civil law, particularly those relating to compensation for damage in civil liability.
The student interprets the rules of the UAE Civil Transactions Law, particularly those relating to compensation for damage in civil liability.
The student analyses civil court rulings, particularly those relating to compensation for damage in civil liability, applying them to the facts of civil liability.
The student evaluates the provisions of the Civil Transactions Law, particularly those on civil liability, in light of practical developments.
The student applies the principles of civil law, particularly those relating to compensation for damage in civil liability, to various legal facts.
The student prepares research, studies, reports and legal memoranda to address legal problems and find suitable solutions in the field of civil law.

5311176Commercial Transactions Law (E)3

Compares legislative, jurisprudential and judicial trends in the field of commercial law.
Builds an in-depth legal study in the field of commercial law.
Critiques theories, opinions, judicial trends and legal texts in the field of commercial law.
Derives the legal rulings applicable to facts in the field of commercial law.
Leads a work team to analyse judicial rulings and draft memoranda following a sound methodology in the field of commercial law.
Completes a research paper on a topic of the course.

5312187Civil Procedure Law3

Defines in depth the rules of civil procedure law and the guarantees and principles of fair trial that procedural legislation in the UAE has established and that its supreme courts have affirmed.
Critiques or analyses the various developments and changes in procedural law at the legislative, judicial, professional and technological levels.
Develops practical and scientific skills through the ability to conduct various legal pleadings and draft lawsuit petitions, appeals, judgments and other documents, on paper and electronically, in sound legal language.
Applies procedural law correctly before legal authorities in general and judicial bodies in particular, professionally and with expertise at the various stages of litigation.
Writes an in-depth research paper or scientific article on a novel topic in the procedural field, in a way that contributes to developing current procedural legislation and enables it to anticipate the future.
Devises practical and realistic solutions to procedural obstacles that may arise during legal practice before courts and other competent authorities, with plans that can be implemented on the ground.

5312177Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution3

Explains the rules on which arbitration is based as an alternative system for resolving disputes, and what distinguishes it from other alternative means such as mediation, conciliation, expert determination, agency, amicable settlement, litigation and others.
Understands the legal system of arbitration and of the other alternative means, and the specific rules for each type.
Analyses all legal rules, jurisprudential opinions and judicial rulings in a sound scientific manner.
Applies the provisions of arbitration law and other laws regulating alternative means accurately.
Writes a research paper on arbitration or other alternative means, commenting on an international or domestic arbitral award or on a matter relating to other means such as mediation and conciliation, stating any deficiencies and flaws, and anticipating emerging arbitration issues in light of technological developments in the e-commerce system and related disputes.
Devises realistic solutions to practical problems relating to arbitration disputes, contributing to reducing or addressing them.

5312188Private International Law3

Explains the rules of private international law relating to conflict of laws, international jurisdiction and nationality provisions.
Analyses conflict of laws issues and related rulings, particularly in contemporary and emerging cases.
Writes an in-depth research paper on an issue of private international law, critically assessing and weighing the competing positions.
Discusses private international law matters with professors and colleagues in a logical and methodical manner.

5311168Theory of Contract in Law3

Explains how a contract is formed and its effects.
Distinguishes between types of contracts and their various classifications.
Drafts different contracts in accordance with legal provisions.
Derives the legal consequences arising from breach of different construction contracts.
Keeps pace with amendments to laws relating to construction contracts.
Writes a legal research paper on one of the most worthwhile emerging issues in one of the newly developed contracts.

5311178Global Trade Law (E)3

Compares legislative, jurisprudential and judicial trends in the field of international investment law.
Builds an in-depth legal study in the field of international investment law.
Critiques theories, opinions and legal texts in the field of international investment law.
Analyses judicial rulings in the field of international trade law following a sound methodology.
Completes a research paper on a topic of the course.

5311198Comparative Legal Systems3

Explains the importance of comparative law study and its relationship to the legal sciences.
Defines the legal systems adopted by states to facilitate understanding of their subjects and applications.
Deduces the differences and similarities between contemporary legal systems.
Analyses the principles and foundations on which comparative legal studies are based.
Carries out research projects with colleagues within the context of comparative legal studies.

5312189Conflict of Laws in International Trade and Investment Contracts3

5312110Intellectual Property Law3

Analyses legal texts relating to intellectual property rights in a sound scientific manner.
Applies theoretical knowledge in the field of intellectual property rights to practical cases.
Works within a team to deliver practical presentations on intellectual property topics.
Critiques the various jurisprudential opinions and legislative and judicial trends in the UAE and comparative legal systems.
Writes a research paper on a topic of the course.