(MENAFN- QNA) Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is pleased to announce the launch of its Juris Doctor (JD) postgraduate degree program, which will be the emerging research university’s inaugural graduate law program and the first academic program of its Law School.
The launch of the JD program is in line with Qatar Foundation’s vision of establishing a cycle of education and research to support the human, social and economic development of Qatar.
As a member of Qatar Foundation, HBKU is creating tailored graduate programs through unique collaborations with local and international partners and is contributing to the higher education landscape of Qatar and the region.
For the first time in the MENA region, exceptional candidates who hold an undergraduate degree in any major from an accredited college or university will have the opportunity to apply to the JD program.
A JD program differs from an undergraduate law degree in that it targets individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Those already possessing an undergraduate law degree can also attend the program to help specialize their legal knowledge and broaden their skill sets. Classes for the first cohort of students will start in Fall 2015.
The three-year JD program is aligned with HBKU’s ambition of serving the human development needs of Qatar, in line with Qatar Foundation’s mission to develop the nation’s human capital and enable Qatar’s transition from a hydrocarbon economy in support of Qatar National Vision 2030.
HBKU aims to answer the call for educational institutions within Qatar to build exceptional programs that are comparable to the best of those offered internationally and which will help develop the knowledge-based economy.
The HBKU JD program is designed to serve individuals looking to enhance their legal knowledge, or who deal with legal issues in their professional careers. The analytical and critical thinking skills developed during this three-year intensive course make it equally appealing for those seeking to become Qatar’s future thought leaders or policy makers.
This new JD program has been made possible through a strategic partnership with Northwestern University School of Law; with a strong focus on international comparative law, resulting from extensive consultation and effort with faculty and staff from Northwestern Law.
HBKU will also work with partners from other leading international law schools in order to deliver a program that is uniquely targeted to meet the needs of Qatar and the region. (MORE)
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