Bachelor of Law

Introduction

About the Program

Overview

A bachelor’s degree in law is an undergraduate academic qualification awarded by college of law after completing a structured program of study, typically requiring 130 credits over three-four years of full-time study. It provides foundational legal education and is the primary qualification for practicing legal profession. It covers core subjects of public and private law and often serves as the required academic step before bar admission. Earning a bachelor’s degree demonstrates mastery of a broad knowledge base, critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to complete a rigorous academic program.

Program Objectives

Establish principles and rules that contribute to activating the protection of human rights and basic freedoms, as well as working on raising the status of the individual.

Prepare highly-competent legal staff capable of coping with contemporary legal developments.

Provide distinguished legal research that contributes to understanding and resolving issues at a community-level.

Improve students’ linguistic capacities and expand their understandings of the Arabic language, its concepts and definitions for use in legal cases.

Develop scientific research in various branches of law in line with the rules of the United Arab Emirates.

Fill the local and regional market’s need for experts and specialists in various branches of law.

Education System

The College of Law follows the credit hours system, which determines the number of hours of study that must be completed and passed according to the level determined by the university to obtain a Bachelor’s degree.

Program at a glance

Total Credit Hours

130 Credit Hours

Duration

4 Years

Instruction Language

Arabic

Tuition Fees

55,600 AED/Yearly

Quality assured

Accreditations

Accredited by CAA

Program Director

Prof. Mahir Albana

Professor - Department Chair - Bachelor of Law

Credit breakdown

Program Structure

Course Category	Total Number of Courses	Total Number of Credit Hours
General Education Courses	10	30
Core Courses	36	94
Concentration Courses	2	6
Total	48 Courses	130 Credit Hours

Curriculum

Courses & Descriptions

General Education Courses

ARLAA 105 Arabic Composition 3 CH

ARLNA 100 Arabic for Non Arab Speakers 3 CH

ARLAA 100 Communication Skills in Arabic 3 CH

DES 104 Contemporary Arab Art 3 CH

ASC 208 Emirati Studies (formerly UAE and GCC Society) 3 CH

ENG 100AR English I (in Arabic) 3 CH

ENG 200 English Literature 3 CH

ASC 211 Environmental Science 3 CH

MAT 100 General Mathematics 3 CH

ASC 200 General Psychology 3 CH

DES 105 History of Islamic Art 3 CH

MGT 604 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 CH

ASC 102 Introduction to Anthropology 3 CH

ASC 206 Introduction to Geography 3 CH

ASC 201 Introduction to Philosophy 3 CH

ASC 202 Introduction to Political Science 3 CH

ASC 207 Introduction to Research 3 CH

ASC 110 Introduction to Social Sciences 3 CH

ASC 104 Introduction to Sociology 3 CH

ASC 106 Islamic Civilization 3 CH

ASC 105 Islamic Culture 3 CH

ASC 204 Middle East History 3 CH

ASC 210 Natural Science 3 CH

ASC 212 Sustainable Energy 3 CH

ASC 101 University Life 3 CH

ASC 203 World History 3 CH

Bridging Courses

Core Business Courses

Core IT Courses

Core Courses

Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Disputes 2 CH

Banking and Securities 3 CH

Businesses and Bankruptcy 3 CH

Civil Procedural Law 3 CH

Constitutional Law and Political Systems 3 CH

Criminal Law/Section (1) (modern crimes) 3 CH

Criminal Law/Special Section (2) (Crimes against persons and funds, and crimes harmful to the public interest) 2 CH

Environmental Protection Law 2 CH

General Financial and Economic Legislation 2 CH

Graduation Research 3 CH

In Kind Rights 3 CH

Intellectual Property 2 CH

Internship (Internal and External) 3 CH

Introduction to Islamic Law 3 CH

Introduction to the Science of Law 3 CH

Labor and Social Security Law 2 CH

Law of Implementation 2 CH

Law studies in English 3 CH

Maritime and Air Law 3 CH

The course deals with the definition of maritime law, the study of the ship: definition and status thereof, ownership and rights in kind, the seizure of ships and the legal system of the ship's crew, as well as the study of the "exploitation of the ship" contract of maritime 
transport, maritime accidents and liability of the ship owner, and maritime insurance." In 
addition, the course also covers the air law in terms of the definition of the aircraft and the 
physical elements of air navigation (aircraft, airports, air space) and the elements of human air navigation (the aircraft operator, the air and ground crew of the aircraft) and air exploitation 
as the lease of aircraft, especially the ordinary lease and insurance lease, and air transport in 
terms of the scope of application of international conventions, especially the Montreal Convention, the effects of the contract of air carriage, the obligations arising from the contract of air carriage, and the legal responsibilities that follow.

Nominate Contracts 3 CH

Penal Law - General Section (2) (General Theory of Criminal Penalty) 2 CH

Penal Law/General Section (1) (General Theory of Crime) 2 CH

Penal Procedural Law 3 CH

Personal Status (1) (Provisions of Marriage and Divorce) 3 CH

Personal Status (2) (Wills, Succession and Endowment) 3 CH

Principles of Commercial Law 2 CH

Principles of Economics 3 CH

Principles of Jurisprudence 3 CH

Private International Law (1) 2 CH

Provisions of Commitment 2 CH

Provisions of Evidence 2 CH

Public International Law in English 3 CH

Sources of Commitment (1) "Sources of Voluntary Commitment." 3 CH

Sources of Commitment (2) "Sources of Non - Voluntary Commitment" 2 CH

The Administrative Law 3 CH

College Mathematics and Science Courses

Concentration Courses

Consumer Protection Act 3 CH

International Economy (in English) 3 CH

International Organizations (in English) 3 CH

International Trade Contracts (in English) 3 CH

Legal Regulation of Electronic Commerce (in English) 3 CH

Money and Banks (in English) 3 CH

Cybersecurity Engineering Core Courses

Mechatronics Engineering Core Courses

Engineering Core Courses

Thesis

Electives

Comprehensive Exam

Dissertation

Research Seminar

Basic Health Science Courses

College Core Courses

Clinical Placement Courses

Semester by semester

Study Plan

Credit hours: 130
Duration: 4 years
Terms: 8

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Year 1
Semester 1
- — 3 CH General Education The Natural Sciences or Mathematics
- — 3 CH General Education The Humanities or Arts
- — 3 CH General Education Languages and Communication Studies
- — 3 CH General Education University Core Requirements
- — 3 CH Introduction to the Science of Law Core Courses
Semester 2
- — 3 CH General Education UAE Studies
- — 3 CH General Education Languages and Communication Studies
- — 3 CH General Education University Core Requirements
- — 3 CH General Education Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences
- — 3 CH Constitutional Law and Political Systems Core Courses
- — 3 CH Principles of Economics Core Courses
Year 2
Semester 3
- — 3 CH General Education Languages and Communication Studies
- — 3 CH Introduction to Islamic Law Core Courses
- — 3 CH Principles of Commercial Law Core Courses
- — 3 CH Sources of Commitment (1) Core Courses
- — 3 CH Law Studies in English Core Courses
Semester 4
- — 3 CH General Education Islamic Studies
- — 2 CH General Financial and Economic Legislation Core Courses
- — 3 CH The Administrative Law Core Courses
- — 3 CH Personal Status (1) Core Courses
- — 2 CH Penal Law General Section (2) Core Courses
- — 3 CH Public International Law in English Core Courses
- — 2 CH Sources of Commitment (2) Core Courses
Year 3
Semester 5
- — 2 CH Environmental Protection Law Core Courses
- — 3 CH Criminal Law/Section (1) – Modern Crimes Core Courses
- — 3 CH Nominate Contracts Core Courses
- — 3 CH Personal Status (2) Core Courses
- — 3 CH Businesses and Bankruptcy Core Courses
Semester 6
- — 2 CH Provisions of Commitment Core Courses
- — 2 CH Criminal Law/Special Section (2) Core Courses
- — 3 CH Civil Procedural Law Core Courses
- — 3 CH Maritime and Air Law Core Courses
- — 3 CH Banking and Securities Core Courses
- — 2 CH Provisions of Evidence Core Courses
Year 4
Semester 7
- — 2 CH Intellectual Property Core Courses
- — 3 CH Penal Procedural Law Core Courses
- — 2 CH Private International Law (1) Core Courses
- — 3 CH Principles of Jurisprudence Core Courses
- — 2 CH Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Disputes Core Courses
- — 3 CH Specialization Elective Specialization Elective (English)
Semester 8
- — 3 CH Internship Core Courses
- — 3 CH Graduation Research Core Courses
- — 2 CH Labor and Social Security Law Core Courses
- — 2 CH Law of Implementation Core Courses
- — 3 CH In Kind Rights Core Courses
- — 2 CH Private International Law (2) Core Courses
- — 3 CH Specialization Elective Specialization Elective (English)

What we aim for

Program Goals

Provide students with knowledge and understanding of the basic subjects of general, public and private laws.
Teach students the methods and techniques of legal research
Educate students to learn to step back and consider the legal situation as a whole
Allow students to demonstrate a critical awareness of the legal context.
Enable students to develop transferable skills in legal research, legal problem-solving and legal communication.

What you will learn

Program Learning Outcomes

Provide students with knowledge about the origins of law and foundational theories pertaining to its various branches and applications.
Provide students with knowledge about the principles of the legal and judicial system in the United Arab Emirates.
Provide students with knowledge about scientific research methods in the legal field to solve emergent legal problems.
Provide students with the skills to interpret and analyze legal rules and judicial rulings in accordance with scientific principles.
Provide students with the skills of legal drafting and verbal arguments.
Provide students with the skills to use information technology and communications to analyze legal problems.
Provide students with the ability to express their personal opinions clearly and take responsibility for the work entrusted to them.
Provide students with the ability to work independently, while observing the morals and ethics of the profession.

Requirements

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

For undergraduate degree completion, undergraduate students must satisfy the following requirements:

- Earn a minimum CGPA of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00.
- Successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan.
- The Degree Completion requirements must be met within the timeframe of the program.
- Transfer students must successfully earn a minimum of 50% of the course credits for the program at AUE.

When can I join?

Three intakes every year

Students can join at the beginning of any semester.

Intake 01

September

Fall Semester

Intake 02

January

Spring Semester

Intake 03

May

Summer Semester

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Bachelor of Law

About the Program

Overview

Program Objectives

Education System

130 Credit Hours

4 Years

Arabic

55,600 AED/Yearly

Accreditations

Prof. Mahir Albana

Program Structure

Courses & Descriptions

Study Plan

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Year 3

Semester 5

Semester 6

Year 4

Semester 7

Semester 8

Program Goals

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Three intakes every year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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