Bachelor of Law

American University in the Emirates (AUE)

Bachelor's degree

Study Discipline: Law Studies

Study Programme Details

City:	*Dubai*
Country:	United Arab Emirates
Admission Sessions:	Autumn Session, Summer Session, Spring Session
Study Format:	Full Time
Mode of Study:	Fully on Site

Programme Type

Bachelor's degree

Duration

48 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

Arabic, English

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About this Study Course

The Bachelor of Law program is designed to establish principles and rules that contribute to activating the protection of human rights and basic freedoms while raising the status of individuals. It aims to prepare highly competent legal professionals capable of navigating contemporary legal developments. Through distinguished legal research and linguistic capacity enhancement, students are equipped to understand and resolve community-level issues effectively. The program follows a credit hours system, ensuring students complete and pass the required study hours to obtain a Bachelor’s degree.

Overview

The Bachelor of Law program provides students with comprehensive knowledge about the origins of law, foundational theories across various branches, and its applications. Students gain insights into the legal and judicial system of the United Arab Emirates, along with scientific research methods to solve emergent legal problems. The curriculum emphasizes the interpretation and analysis of legal rules, legal drafting, verbal arguments, and the use of information technology for legal analysis. Additionally, students develop skills in clear expression, personal responsibility, and ethical conduct.

Admission Requirements

UAE Secondary School Certificate with specified grade percentages based on stream.
Attested American High School Diploma with minimum average requirements.
British System Certificate (IGCSE, GCSE) with specified course and grade criteria.
Senior Secondary School Certificates from UAE-based schools with minimum average requirements and attestation.
International students must meet specified minimum average requirements and provide certificates considered for admissions in public universities of the country where delivered, along with a certificate of equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education.
English proficiency requirements include TOEFL ITP 500 or TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS Academic 5.0, EmSAT English 1100, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 44, or Cambridge English: Advanced Test of English 41.

Introduction to the Science of Law
Introduction to Islamic Law
Law studies in English
Principles of Economics
Constitutional Law and Political Systems
Sources of Commitment (1) “Sources of Voluntary Commitment.”
Sources of Commitment (2) “Sources of Non – Voluntary Commitment”
Penal Law/General Section (1) (General Theory of Crime)
Penal Law – General Section (2) (General Theory of Criminal Penalty)
Provisions of Commitment
Principles of Commercial Law
Public International Law in English
The Administrative Law
Provisions of Evidence
Businesses and Bankruptcy
Criminal Law/Special Section (2) (Crimes against persons and funds, and crimes harmful to the public interest)
Nominate Contracts
In Kind Rights
Criminal Law/Section (1) (modern crimes)
Banking and Securities
Labor and Social Security Law
Civil Procedural Law
Private International Law (1)
Private International Law (2)
Law of Implementation
Maritime and Air Law
Intellectual Property
Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Disputes
Environmental Protection Law
General Financial and Economic Legislation
Penal Procedural Law
Personal Status (1) (Provisions of Marriage and Divorce)
Personal Status (2) (Wills, Succession and Endowment)
Principles of Jurisprudence
Graduation Research
Internship (Internal and External)

221,650 AED

Future Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Law program are prepared for diverse career paths in the legal field. They become proficient in legal analysis, research, and drafting, enabling them to excel as lawyers, legal consultants, or researchers. With a solid foundation in legal principles and ethical conduct, alumni contribute to the legal profession’s integrity and advancement.