Program Overview

Bachelor of Law Program

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Law program is a 4-year, 8-semester program taught in Arabic. The program is offered by the Faculty of Law and consists of 132 credit hours.

Program Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Law program is to graduate legally qualified cadres who fulfill the community needs in the United Arab Emirates and contribute to the development of the legal profession. The program aims to build ties between the university and the local community and to develop and improve the level of the legal profession.

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements for the Bachelor of Law program are as follows:

• General Education: 10 courses, 30 credit hours
• Specialization: 31 courses, 93 credit hours
• Elective: 3 courses, 9 credit hours
• Total Required: 44 courses, 132 credit hours

Law Learning Outcomes

After graduating from this program, graduates will be able to:

• Develop solutions to societal issues grounded in a deep understanding of legal principles, theories, rules, and judgments
• Analyze and refine legal rules and principles to address evolving societal needs
• Assess the effectiveness of legislative texts and judicial rulings through active community engagement
• Apply advanced negotiation skills with stakeholders to propose innovative and unconventional legal solutions to complex problems
• Professionally draft legal memoranda, ensuring adherence to high ethical and professional standards
• Utilize continuous learning to apply relevant legal frameworks to emerging legal issues
• Collaborate effectively within specialized teams to reach accurate legal judgments
• Implement technology for research, collecting and analyzing information related to the legal field

Career Opportunities

The graduates of the Law program may find jobs in the following fields:

• Legal Consultant
• Legal Expert
• Assistant Lawyer
• Notary Public
• Legal Investigator / Prosecution General Representative
• Assistant Legal Consultant
• Lawyer
• Judge
• Legal Researcher