Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law (Honours) Programme

The Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree at Amity University Dubai provides a comprehensive education that combines key elements of law with humanities and social sciences. This five-year integrated degree prepares students for legal practice, including appearing before courts and tribunals.

Programme Overview

• The degree covers a range of subjects, such as Public International Law, Private International Law, Maritime Law, and International Environmental Law.
• Graduates can find job opportunities in various sectors, including banking, insurance, health, finance, and more, with a particular interest from UAE-based banks in hiring UAE-trained students.
• Practical training is a crucial part of the degree, with students completing five summer internships in NGOs, commissions, legal firms, and other companies.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• LAW109 Law of Torts (M V Act 1988 and C P Act, 1986)
• LAW119 Law of Contract I (General Principles)
• PSYC149 Introduction of Psychology in Legal Profession
• SOC125 Sociology - An Introduction
• ECON147 Economics-I (Fundamentals of Micro Economic Analysis)
• ECON148 Economics-II (Leading Issues in Indian Economic Development)
• HIST141 History of India from Vedic to Colonial Era
• HIST142 Constitutional Development in Colonial and Post-Colonial India
• PSCI126 Political Science I (Political Theory)

Year 2

• LAW107 Law of Crimes (Indian Penal Code)
• LAW123 Constitution Law of India II
• PSYC239 Social Psychology for Lawyers
• SOC224 State and Society
• ECON236 Basics of Public Finance
• ECON237 Agricultural Economic Policy
• HIST234 Contemporary Issues in History-I
• HIST235 Contemporary Issues in History-II
• PSCI246 Indian Polity: Processes and State Structures
• PSCI247 International Politics

Year 3

• History of Public Policy and Governance
• Diplomacy Evolution and Determinants
• ECON334 Economy & Business Environment
• SOC316 Social Work for Lawyers
• LAW 122 Evidence Law
• LAW 108 Family Law - I (General Principles)
• LAW302 Labour Law - I
• Summer Internship
• LAW205 Communication Client Interviewing Counselling and Advocacy Skills

Year 4

• LAW405 Public International Law
• LAW314 Code of Civil Procedure
• LAW512 Professional Ethics
• LAW343 Corporate Governance (Business Law)
• LAW474 Real Estate Law (Business Law)
• LAW454 Copyright (Intellectual Property Law)
• LAW464 Trade Mark and Design (Intellectual Property Law)
• LAW466 International Human Rights (International Law)
• LAW456 International Organization (International Law)

Year 5

• LAW442 Taxation Law Core
• LAW 124 Law of Property
• LAW112 Competition Law (Business Law)
• LAW463 Financial Market Regulation (Business Law)
• LAW543 Equity and Trust (Business Law)
• LAW333 Patent Right Creation and Registration (Intellectual Property Law)
• LAW335 Patent Drafting and Specification Writing (Intellectual Property Law)
• LAW551 Biotechnology and Patent Law (Intellectual Property Law)

Admission Requirements

• The minimum academic entry requirements and admission criteria for Amity University Dubai depend on the type of high school curriculum followed.
• For India (CBSE & ICSE) Grade 12, a minimum 50% aggregate in CBSE grades X & XII, or the equivalent from alternative schools, is required.
• For IB Curriculum, an IB Diploma with a minimum of 25 points is required.
• For British Curriculum School (IGCSE/O level), a minimum of 5 subjects in IGCSE/GCSE and 3 AS or 2 A level subjects are required.
• For State Board / Federal / MOE / Philippine Curriculum, a minimum 50% aggregate in grade XII, or the equivalent from alternative schools, is required.

Faculty

• Professor Akram M. Haddad, Professor
• Dr. Aradhana Bhardwaj, Associate Professor
• Dr. Nrashant Singh, Associate Professor
• Dr. Jihene Mrabet, Associate Professor
• Dr. Malini Mittal Bishnoi, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Gursirat Khokhar, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Richa Gupta, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Sagee Sethu, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Arifa Zahra, Assistant Professor
• Mr. Aby Joseph, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Seema Sangra, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Saher Nabi, Head of Foundation
• Ms. Nilam Khunti, Lecturer
• Mr. Robert Studholme, Lecturer
• Ms. Achuthy Kottangal, Lecturer
• Dr. Sambhram Pattanayak, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ziaurrahman Azmi, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Nawal Mohamed, Assistant Professor

Accreditation

The legal and law degrees at Amity University Dubai are accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).