Public Law

Public Law studies the constitution and laws that govern the interactions between individuals and the state, between different governmental branches, and between people who represent a direct concern to the state.

Public Law is a broad discipline that includes many specialisations, such as Tax Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Criminal Law.

Public Law ensures that public bodies — like the local government, for example — act lawfully and fairly, without breaching the rights of other authorities or citizens. When that happens, the plaintiff can use complaints procedures, appeal to a tribunal, or ask a different public body to review the initial decision.

Because it is a broad discipline, and you can choose from different Public Law branches, there is no standard or universally accepted curriculum. Still, you can expect to take classes in Legal Systems, Land Law, EU Law, Equity and Trusts, Contract and Tort Law, Legal Reasoning, International Law, Legal Skills, Public Policy, Business Law, etc.

Public Law graduates have career prospects as solicitors or lawyers and hold a stable job in a balanced environment, such as the state legal system.

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution