The Department of Law at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) was established in 2011 to meet the growing demand for qualified law graduates in Saudi Arabia and across the wider region. Since its inception, the Department has been dedicated to delivering a rigorous and comprehensive legal education that reflects both the mission of PMU and the transformative goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

In alignment with Vision 2030, the Department strives to prepare graduates who can contribute meaningfully to the Kingdom’s legal, economic, and social development while engaging confidently with regional and global communities. From the outset, the Department has recognised the importance of bridging local and international legal frameworks and was among the pioneers in Saudi Arabia and the region to offer legal education in both English and Arabic. This bilingual approach ensures that graduates are firmly grounded in the Kingdom’s legal system while equipped to participate in international legal discourse.

The Department’s mission is to produce graduates who demonstrate both competence and leadership in the legal profession. Students are trained to conduct advanced legal research, critically analyse legislation and judicial decisions, and propose innovative solutions to complex legal issues. The Department emphasizes analytical rigor, critical thinking, and creativity as core elements of its teaching methodology.

Alongside strong theoretical foundations, the Department ensures students gain practical experience through mandatory field training and participation in moot court and mock trial competitions. These experiences prepare graduates for diverse professional roles, including attorneys, judges, public prosecutors, and legal advisors.

Looking ahead, the Department is preparing to launch a new undergraduate program in International Legal Studies, taught exclusively in English. This program reflects Vision 2030’s ambition to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s global connectivity by producing graduates capable of facilitating international collaboration. At the postgraduate level, the Department has started offering the Master of Arts (MA) in International Business Law, providing advanced specialisation in key areas of global commerce, international arbitration and legal practice.

Through these initiatives, the Department of Law reaffirms its commitment to advancing the objectives of Vision 2030 by fostering excellence in education, research, and community engagement. By producing graduates who are both skilled and globally minded, the Department contributes directly to building a knowledge-based economy and supporting the Kingdom’s national and international aspirations.

Dr Mahmoud Masud, Chair of the Department of Law

Dr Nawel ben Sassi, Associate Chair of the Department of law