Overview

The Juris Doctor programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University was created through a strategic partnership with Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

Key facts:

Courses are taught in English, so graduates are prepared to work in the international legal market.

A JD degree differs from the undergraduate law degree in that it targets individuals who already hold an undergraduate degree, which can be in any subject, including law. The JD education builds on the student’s previous expertise and experience. JD students may pursue expertise in law that is aligned with their previous degree or move in a completely different direction.

The College of Law’s JD curriculum is comparable to the best offered internationally, and equips graduates with a high level of legal knowledge and complementary research, writing, and advocacy skills , thereby enabling them to make the most of a wide range of career options in the public sector, private corporations, law firms, international organizations, and academia.

JD graduates are also in a position to undertake further legal studies in other countries, such as the United States or in Europe.

In short, our JD graduates rise to the top as they have combined previous university education and training with three years of a rigorous, interdisciplinary legal education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Legal Systems

Injury Law/Torts

Contracts

Legal Research and Writing

Business Associations

Constitutional Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Disciplines

European Law Civil & Private Law Public Law

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Academic Transcripts

Standardized Test Results

Letters Of Recommendation

Personal Statement Of Interest

Resume/curriculum Vitae

Identification Document

Tuition And Student Funding

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70833 QAR / year

≈ 70833 QAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

70833 QAR / year

≈ 70833 QAR / year

Living costs

Ar Rayyan

Qatar

4230 - 7920 QAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.