- LL.B. (Yarmouk, 1996), LL.M (Cambridge, 1998) D.Phil (Oxford, 2002)
- Recipient of al-Hussein Royal Decoration for Distinguished Contribution – Second Order
- Winner of the 'Best Article' award 2007 in the field of legal studies granted by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
- Winner of a research grant from the Onassis Foundation for Public Benefit, Greece
- Author of several refereed legal articles
- Former head of the private law department at Yarmouk University
- Licensed lawyer (currently not practicing)
- Strong communication skills in English and Arabic
- Good reading skills in French