Law & Enforcement Graduates [Statistics] (16.4)

Total number of graduates and the proportion completing law or civil enforcement-related programs. 

Introduction:

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) maintains a robust and well-structured system for documenting and tracking graduates from all programs related to law, justice, human rights, dispute resolution, and civil enforcement.
The statistical records are compiled annually by the Admission and Registration Department, verified by the Faculty of Law, and reviewed through the Human Resources and Institutional Development Unit to ensure full compliance with national accreditation and quality-assurance standards.

This approach ensures that AAU contributes a continuous stream of qualified graduates capable of strengthening justice systems, legal institutions, dispute-resolution mechanisms, and public governance, fully aligning with SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Academic Programs Contributing to Law & Enforcement Fields

AAU supports SDG16 through accredited undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for careers in law, civil enforcement, regulatory practice, and legal governance.

Undergraduate Program

1. Bachelor of Law (LLB)

A comprehensive program covering:

• civil and criminal procedures
• public and private law
• constitutional and administrative law
• judicial systems and court structures
• legal ethics and human-rights principles

The program integrates classroom learning with field-based exposure to real justice-system environments.

Graduate Programs

2. Master in Law

Advanced training in legal analysis, legislative interpretation, and public/private law development, preparing graduates for roles in judicial, legal, and governance sectors.

3. Master in Criminal Law

Focuses on criminal justice, criminal procedure, prosecution systems, and crime-prevention frameworks.

4. Master in Arbitration of Construction Contracts

Specialized training in arbitration, dispute resolution, construction law, and contract enforceability—supporting governance and regulatory frameworks in national infrastructure sectors.

5. Master in Medical Law and Ethics

Interdisciplinary specialization in medical legislation, patient rights, regulatory compliance, and public-health governance.

   Graduate Statistics System:

AAU maintains a dedicated internal database of all graduates from law-related and civil-enforcement–related programs.
This system records:

• graduate completion lists by academic year
• specialization pathways
• postgraduate progression
• competencies linked to enforcement, arbitration, human rights, and judicial practice

Although AAU does not publicly publish numerical graduate data, all information is documented and fully available for accreditation bodies, national authorities, or external audit upon request.

Supporting Unit:
Admission and Registration Department
https://www.ammanu.edu.jo/dar/

  Practice-Based Training Supporting Graduate Skills 

AAU ensures that law graduates receive direct exposure to the justice system through structured field visits, professional-practice programs, and engagement with national legal institutions.

Below are the officially published, verifiable activities that demonstrate the readiness of AAU graduates:

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan 

A. Performance Evaluation

1. Institutional Transparency and Governance

AAU demonstrates a strong culture of integrity, transparency, and institutional accountability through:

• the public publication of governance frameworks, sustainability policies, SDG-related procedures, and institutional performance data;
• adoption of the University Governance Representation Policy, Transparency and Anti-Corruption Policy, and Local Stakeholder Engagement Policy;
• structured public access to governance documents through the AAU Sustainability Portal, ensuring consistency, openness, and equal accessibility.

These practices collectively reinforce AAU’s commitment to ethical governance and alignment with SDG 16.6: Effective, accountable, and transparent institutions.

2. Ethics, Anti-Corruption, and Compliance Mechanisms

AAU upholds a comprehensive integrity framework supported by:

• Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Compliance Review Procedure,
• Academic Freedom Compliance Review Procedure,
• Government Expert Consultation Procedure.

These mechanisms provide clear standards for ethical conduct, institutional accountability, anti-corruption safeguards, academic integrity, and compliance with national legal frameworks.

3. Human Rights, Justice, and Civic Education

AAU strengthens societal justice and civic responsibility through:

• workshops, debates, and civic-education sessions hosted by the Faculty of Law, SIRC, and the Deanship of Student Affairs;
• public lectures and seminars on governance, justice, social responsibility, and the rule of law (e.g., Personal Data Protection Law Seminar, Anti-Corruption Study Presentation);
• academic modules that embed human rights, legal ethics, and civic literacy into undergraduate and graduate curricula.

These practices advance SDG 16.3: Promote the rule of law and SDG 16.10: Ensure public access to information.

4. Youth and Political Participation

AAU empowers youth participation in governance and democratic engagement through:

• involvement of students in national youth-focused dialogue platforms, policy seminars, and university-hosted discussions with governmental actors;
• student-led civic initiatives coordinated by the Deanship of Student Affairs, supporting awareness, public engagement, and community participation.

These activities enhance SDG 16.7: Inclusive and participatory decision-making and contribute to national youth empowerment efforts.

5. Public Accessibility of Policies and Reports

AAU ensures transparent public access to governance and compliance documentation through a structured process:

• all SDG 16 policies and procedures are verified by SIRC,
• reviewed and approved by the Office of the University President,
• published publicly via the AAU Sustainability Portal, Annual Sustainability Report, and Executive Sustainability Report.

This system ensures external verifiability and supports AAU’s role as a transparent institution aligned with global governance standards.

B. Development Actions

Action 1: Governance Transparency Dashboard

Develop an interactive online dashboard displaying AAU’s governance structure, policy frameworks, representation mechanisms, and compliance data.
Target: Launch by 2026, with quarterly updates.

Action 2: Youth and Civic Engagement Program

Expand structured civic engagement, public policy discussions, and national dialogue programmes for students.
Target: Reach 500+ participants annually through forums, workshops, and debates.

Action 3: Anti-Corruption and Ethics Awareness Campaign

Implement continuous training for staff and students on ethical governance, transparency, academic integrity, and anti-corruption mechanisms.
Target: Two university-wide sessions per semester, with public reporting of outcomes.

Action 4: SDG 16 Research Cluster

Establish a specialized research unit focusing on peacebuilding, justice systems, governance policy, legal reform, human rights, and civic responsibility.
Target: Produce at least 10 peer-reviewed publications annually with open-access availability.

Action 5: Annual Institutional Integrity Report

Publish a comprehensive report documenting governance performance, anti-corruption measures, policy compliance, and ethical-procedure outcomes.
Target: First edition released in 2025; updated annually thereafter.

C. Benchmarking & Best Practice

AAU benchmarks its SDG16 performance against internationally recognized leaders in governance, transparency, and civic education, including:

• University College London (UK)
• University of Melbourne (Australia)
• American University of Beirut (Lebanon)
• University of Cape Town (South Africa)

These institutions serve as global models in:

• transparent ethics and governance reporting,
• civic engagement integration within curricula,
• stakeholder accessibility to governance procedures,
• linking research with public policy and community outcomes.

Adopted Global Best Practices

AAU integrates multiple global standards, including:

• open access to governance, ethics, and policy documents;
• embedding civic engagement, peace education, and justice modules into academic programs;
• maintaining clear mechanisms for feedback and dialogue with stakeholders;
• aligning governance performance with research output and public outreach activities.

Localization to Jordan’s National Context

AAU ensures full compatibility with national frameworks, aligning SDG 16 practices with:

• Jordan’s National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy (2020–2025)
• National Youth Empowerment Programme
• Ministry of Higher Education’s governance and ethical conduct standards

This ensures the localization of global best practices within Jordan’s governance, legal, and educational context.

Future Goal (By 2028)

AAU aims to establish the Center for Peace, Governance, and Civic Responsibility, serving as a national and regional hub for:

• governance and public-policy research,
• civic-engagement activities,
• dialogue on justice, ethics, and institutional reform,

SDG 16 capacity-building and training programmes

Institutional Integration Summary

SDG 16 governance at AAU is supported through a transparent and structured institutional framework coordinated by the Sustainability & International Ranking Center (SIRC) in collaboration with:

• the Legal Affairs Department,
• the Deanship of Student Affairs,
• governance committees,
• academic and administrative units across the university.

SIRC consolidates all SDG 16 indicators—covering governance integrity, anti-corruption, academic freedom, youth participation, compliance mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring they are:

• thoroughly verified,
• reviewed by senior university leadership,
• published transparently through the AAU Sustainability Portal and official reports.

This integrated system ensures AAU’s contribution to peace, justice, and strong institutions is measurable, verifiable, and publicly accessible, aligning with UN SDG 16 targets (16.3–16.10) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).