Dr Omar Al-Akour specialises in civil and commercial litigation, legal studies and research. He combines professional practice with academic experience in analysing legal issues and preparing legal opinions, studies and memoranda.
He holds a PhD in Public International Law from the University of Lorraine, France, awarded in 2006, a master’s degree in the same field from that university, awarded in 2002, and a bachelor’s degree in Law from Yarmouk University, awarded in 1997. He has been a practising lawyer since 2013 and is a member of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law.
He previously served as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law and Head of the Public Law Department at the University of Jordan. He is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law and currently heads the university’s Centre for Studies.
