The Legal Affairs Department at the Arab Open University is composed of a distinguished team of legal professionals with expertise across various fields, possessing both strong academic credentials and practical experience. The department serves as the official legal representative of the university, acting before all relevant courts, ministries, public institutions, official departments, committees, as well as private companies and individuals in all legal matters. The department is responsible for managing litigation across all court proceedings, including the preparation and submission of legal pleadings, memoranda, defenses, and the issuance of legal notices. It also seeks to facilitate amicable resolutions between the university and other parties involved. In addition, the department ensures that all university procedures align with internal regulations and the laws of the Sudan. It plays a key role in drafting legal formulations for administrative decisions and provides legal counsel on matters related to university employees and other issues. The department is also tasked with preparing contracts, agreements, and memorandums of understanding for the university’s operations with external entities. It collaborates in drafting these documents and provides legal guidance on their execution and enforcement.