Bachelor of Law

  • Total # of Credit hours
    129

Welcome Message

It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to the College of Law at Ajman University. The Bachelor of Law program is one of the earliest programs established at the College, having been launched alongside the College’s establishment in 2005. Since then, the program has become one of the most prominent programs at the University.

The program is committed to keeping pace with the developments in legal education through a carefully designed study plan that has been developed and reviewed by a group of academic experts in accordance with international quality standards. It aims to build a strong foundation of legal knowledge for students and to equip them with the necessary skills that enable them to pursue legal careers and contribute effectively to the community.

The program also encourages faculty members to actively participate in seminars, conferences, and forums that aim to advance legal practice both within the country and internationally.

Coordinator of the Bachelor of Law Program
Dr. Ahmed Al Fadli

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Law program was submitted to the Academic Accreditation Body of the Ministry of Education and received eligibility for academic accreditation in the academic year 2005-2006, with a total of 141 credit hours. This program developed through multiple inputs in response to accreditation requirements, which contributed to its final accreditation according to Ministerial Decision No. 103 of the year 2011, dated April 28, 2011, with a total of 132 accredited hours. The program's accreditation was recently renewed on January 20, 2019.

The College of Law is committed to enhancing the Bachelor's program and meeting international expectations. The program received international accreditation in 2020 from the French High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres) for a duration of 5 years, and the program was re-accredited in December 2025 for an additional five years.

The law study plan is known for its emphasis on practical and applied skills that align with the demands of the job market. To enhance flexibility, starting from July 2023, the number of accredited program hours has been reduced from 132 to 129 

Objectives of the Bachelor of Law program:
  1. Enable students to acquire essential knowledge in various legal fields, allowing them to work in different legal sectors.
  2. Develop students systematically in line with local and international values and virtues.
  3. Foster students' research skills in legal and Sharia fields.
  4. Establish a strong connection between theory and practice to ensure the practical application of educational outcomes.
  5. Utilize modern techniques to enhance academic knowledge and improve professional performance.
Admission Requirements:

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

  1. Hold a high school certificate from the United Arab Emirates or its equivalent, endorsed by the Ministry of Education, with a minimum average of 60% for the Elite Track, Advanced Track, and General Track.

  2. A minimum score of 70% in Mathematics in the high school exams is required for admission. If the score is below 70%, the applicant will be granted conditional admission, provided that they complete a remedial course in Mathematics.

     
Employment Opportunities:

Graduates of the program have various job opportunities both within and outside the United Arab Emirates, including:

  1. Working in the judicial and prosecutorial system.
  2. Diplomatic careers.
  3. Legal positions in various government and private entities.
  4. Employment in the police sector.
  5. Pursuing a career in private law practice.
  6. Legal consulting and arbitration.
  7. Employment in insurance companies and banks.
  8. Academic careers.
Academic Degree Requirements:

To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Law, the following conditions must be met:

  1. Successfully complete 129 accredited hours.
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 upon graduation.
  3. Adhere to the maximum duration of 8 academic years and a minimum duration of 3.5 academic years to remain in the program.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

The Bachelor of Law Program seeks to equip its graduates with the following skills and competencies:

(1) Knowledge Skills:

  • In terms of scope, graduates are able to accurately define the fundamental concepts and principles across various legal disciplines.
  • In terms of type, graduates are able to compare different legislative, jurisprudential, and judicial approaches.

(2) Intellectual (Mental/Cognitive) Skills:

  • In terms of scope, graduates are able to analyze legislative texts and apply them to legal cases and facts.
  • In terms of selection, graduates are able to derive the legal characterization of facts from legal texts and determine their applicability to the appropriate legal provisions.

(3) Competency Aspects (Specialization):

  • In terms of independence and responsibility, graduates prepare academic projects that reflect core disciplinary skills.
  • In terms of self-development, graduates utilize modern technologies such as digital libraries and information databases to support and enhance their academic work and research.
  • In terms of professional development, graduates prepare and deliver presentations and seminars in a professional manner.
  • In terms of role within context, graduates formulate legislative solutions to emerging legal issues within a team environment.