GUC’s Faculty of Law and Legal Studies offers its students a unique learning experience with a curriculum that, beyond the regular study of law, includes a European and international dimension. The Faculty was founded in 2016 in collaboration with the German-Egyptian Law Advisory Board and is headed by Prof. Dr. Michael Jaensch, who serves as the Founding Dean.

Education

The Faculty offers a range of common core courses and electives, which build a solid and comprehensive legal academic foundation. While all Egyptian law courses are taught in Arabic, comparative studies and international law courses are taught in English. Students receive lectures by highly qualified academics in modern and highly equipped lecture halls with a strictly limited number of students, accompanied by small-group tutorials and language courses in Arabic, English and German. In line with GUC’s Education and Research Strategy, the Faculty of Law and Legal Studies offers a wide spectrum of extracurricular activities, such as moot courts, lecture series, excursions, workshops, trainings and seminars in order to provide students with the necessary practical skills and exposure to launch a successful legal career. The Faculty is also designed to encourage cross-cultural understanding in our increasingly global world through international lecturers, guest speakers and opportunities to travel abroad.

Employment of GUC Law Graduates

GUC Law graduates are prepared to deal with national and international challenges and are envisioned to play an active role in their country’s vision for economic growth. To that end, GUC’s Faculty of Law and Legal Studies is committed to training the next generation of legal public servants, lawyers, arbitrators as well as business and community leaders. Our graduates will be able to thrive at the international level in fields such as, International Business Transactions, Arbitration, International Trade Law, Private International Law as well as Public International Law. Employment opportunities include, private and international law firms, Arab and international arbitration centers, stock market, public prosecution and judiciary, General Authority for Investments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international and regional organizations (UN System, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, League of Arab States, African Union, etc.).

Academic Staff and Network

Our academic staff members are actively involved in public affairs in Egypt and in international bodies. We have close ties with prestigious law firms and leading legal practioners in Egypt and abroad. While some are involved in our teaching, others support students and activities within the Faculty.

The Faculty of Law and Legal Studies is headed by the Law Advisory Board, which convenes twice a year to discuss curricula refinements, mechanisms for practical training and scientific exchange between both the German and Egyptian sides. The Law Advisory Board consists of imminent jurists from Germany and Egypt, including:

• Prof. Dr. Michael Jaensch, Professor at HTW University in Berlin and Founding Dean of Faculty of Law and Legal Studies;
• Judge Annette Eisenhardt, LL.M., Judge, District Criminal Court Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany;
• Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Ulrich Battis, Emeritus Professor of Law, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany;
• Judge Dr. h.c. Stefan Kaufmann, President, Thuringian Constitutional Court, Germany;
• Prof. Em. Dr. Omaia Elwan, Professor of Islamic Law, University of Heidelberg, Germany;
• Judge Oliver Fleig, Judge, Court in Hamburg, Germany;
• Dr. Peter Goepfrich, Former CEO, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) in Cairo;
• Dr. Horst Heithland, Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, Berlin, Germany;
• Dr. Alexander Jannasch, Former Judge, Federal Administrative Court, Leipzig, Germany
• Prof. Dr. Hagen Hasselbrink, Professor of Law, HTW University in Berlin, Germany; 
• Prof. Dr. Mofeed Shehab, Former Minister for Legal Affairs & Parliamentary Councils, Egypt;
• Counsellor Dr. Mohamed Bahaa Abdel Shoka, Lawyer and Legal Expert, Egypt;
• Dr. Ahmed Gamal Al-Din, Professor of Law, Faculty of Law- Mansoura University & Former Minister of Education, Egypt;
• Counsellor Dr. Abdel Meguid Mahmoud, Former Attorney General, Egypt;
• Counselor Ragab Selim, Deputy of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Egypt;
• Dr. Shawki El-Sayed, Lawyer and legal expert, Egypt;
• Counsellor Zakareya Abdel Aziz, Deputy to the Minister of Justice, Egypt;
• Counsellor Hesham Hamdy, Head of Prosecution -Department Public Prosecution, Egypt