Research Center in Law and Political Science

In line with the strategic vision of Université La Sagesse, the Regional Center for Legal and Political Research aims to address interdisciplinary issues at the intersection of law and political science in Lebanon and the Middle East

1. Faculty of Law
   Building on the historical significance of the Faculty of Law (established in 1875), the Center positions itself as a think tank that addresses contemporary legal challenges. At the intersection of law and society, it explores issues of governance, human rights, reforms, and regulatory frameworks shaping the region.
   
   
2. Faculty of Political Science and International Relations
   In light of the growing importance of international relations, digital transformation, and governance, the Center expands its focus to contemporary political, social, and economic challenges in the Middle East. Through innovation, critical analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration, it seeks to position ULS as a leading regional research institution.

• Constitutional developments and governance
• Human rights and access to justice
• Contractual obligations and emerging liabilities
• Corporate governance and business law developments

The thematic areas identified under Axe 1, namely contractual obligations and emerging liabilities, corporate governance and business law developments, constitutional developments and governance, and human rights and access to justice, collectively encompass the full range of Master’s program specializations. General Private Law is reflected in studies on contractual theory, torts, and evolving liability in new contexts such as digital and environmental regulation. Business Law and Energy Law align with research on corporate governance, market regulation, and compliance. Arbitration Law is situated within dispute resolution mechanisms applicable to both private and commercial legal frameworks. Public Law is clearly addressed through constitutional theory, administrative law, and institutional governance, as well as through the protection of individual rights and the development of justice systems. Comparative Law acts as a transversal field, offering analytical depth across all thematic areas by examining how different legal systems respond to similar public and private legal challenges.