Master of Private Law

The Master of Private Law at Abu Dhabi University focuses on the branch of law governing relationships between individuals and private entities, as distinct from law concerning the state. Private law typically encompasses contracts, property, torts, family law, and commercial transactions, and a master's program in this area trains students to analyze disputes between private parties and to understand how courts and legislation resolve them. Coursework commonly includes advanced study of contract law, civil liability, property and ownership rights, commercial and company law, and the procedures used to bring and defend civil claims. Students examine how private law principles are applied and interpreted, and how commercial relationships are structured and protected under the law. Depending on the program, students may also study comparative approaches to private law, looking at how different legal systems handle similar disputes, as well as the interaction between private law and areas such as banking, insurance, or intellectual property. Graduates of private law programs commonly work as practicing lawyers advising individuals and businesses, as in-house counsel for companies, or as legal advisors within government bodies and regulatory authorities. Some pursue further academic study or move into legal research and teaching. The degree suits law graduates seeking deeper specialization in civil and commercial disputes, as well as professionals whose work regularly intersects with contracts, property, or commercial law. Instruction is delivered in English at Abu Dhabi University, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, an institution accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation. The program builds on foundational legal training with a concentrated focus on the private law field.