Each of these learning outcomes embodies one or more of competences expected in law graduates. The following table outlines how these learning outcomes (and the competences embedded in them) align to PMU’s core six outcomes.
|
Core learning outcome |
Law specific competence |
PLO |
| Communication |
Capacity for good written and oral expression, in fluent technical language, using precise, clear legal terms, in Arabic and English. |
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Arabic with various national and international clients. |
| Use basic techniques in the analysis, interpretation, and solving of complex legal and business related issues, reports and select proper technological means to communicate the results to a variety of audiences. |
| Technological competence |
Capacity to use necessary electronic legal resources in the course of conducting a legal practice. |
Use basic techniques in the analysis, interpretation, and solving of complex legal and business related issues, reports and select proper technological means to communicate the results to a variety of audiences. |
| Maintain continuous education. |
Conduct research studies in the legal field using critical thinking and problem solving procedures while collecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple resources and drawing valid and reliable outcomes. |
Critical thinking and
problem solving |
Good capacity for legal reasoning and argumentation, and understanding different points of view and articulating them in order to propose reasonable solutions. |
Define and use fundamental knowledge, principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the international and national legal system studied and their applications. |
| Ability to make logical decisions. |
Solve and handle conflict in a respectful, positive and professional manner. |
| Capacity to contribute to the creation of new legal solutions in general and particular cases. |
Conduct research studies in the legal field using critical thinking and problem solving procedures while collecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple resources and drawing valid and reliable outcomes. |
| Professional competence |
Knowledge of, and ability to, interpret and apply the general principles of law and the legal system. |
Define and use fundamental knowledge, principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the international and national legal system studied and their applications.
Develop and Demonstrate an understanding of the legal system of Saudi Arabia in comparison to other regional and international legal systems, and their applications. |
| Knowledge of, and ability to, interpret and apply legal texts and principles of the national and international legal system in specific cases. |
| Ability to take appropriate legal action. |
Solve and handle conflicts in a respectful, positive and professional manner. |
| Capacity to act faithfully, transparently and with a sense of dedication in defending the interests of persons represented. |
| Teamwork |
Capacity to work in a legal or an interdisciplinary team and autonomously. |
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Arabic with various national and international clients, show potential leadership skills when appropriate and adhere to professional ethics of the legal career. |
| Organizational skills, especially time management. |
| Leadership |
Capacity to determine the information required to formulate a legal opinion and to make logical decisions and to take appropriate legal action. |
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Arabic with various national and international clients, show potential leadership skills when appropriate and adhere to professional ethics of the legal career. |
| Organizational skills, especially time management. |
| Commitment to justice and rule of law. |
Solve and handle conflicts in a respectful, positive and professional manner. |
| Awareness of the ethical dimension of the legal professions and of the social responsibility of law graduates, and acting accordingly. |
