Bachelor of Law

  • Total # of Credit hours
    129

Welcome Message

I am pleased to welcome you with the warmest greetings to the College of Law at Ajman University. The Bachelor's program in Law was one of the first programs initiated at the college, coinciding with the college's establishment in 2005. Since then, it has remained one of the university's most significant programs. The program is committed to keeping pace with the developments in legal education through a curriculum that has been meticulously prepared and reviewed by a group of academic experts, adhering to international quality standards.

The program aims to build a strong foundation of legal knowledge among students and train them in the essential skills required to assume legal roles within the community. Moreover, it encourages faculty members to actively participate in seminars, conferences, and meetings aimed at advancing legal work both within and beyond the nation's borders.

Dr. Ahmad Fadli

Coordinator of Bachelor of Law program

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.

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 70% for the Elite track, 75% for the Advanced track, or 80% for the General track.
  2. Pass the EmSAT Mathematics test with a score of at least 600, or meet alternative criteria specified by the university by obtaining a minimum of 65% in the Mathematics subject of the high school exams, or pass the college's Mathematics admission test. 
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's program in Law aims to equip graduates with the following skills and capabilities:

  1. Cognitive Skills:
    • In terms of breadth, graduates can accurately define fundamental concepts and rules in various legal specializations.
    • In terms of type, they can compare different legislative, jurisprudential, and judicial solutions.
  2. Intellectual Skills (Mental or Cognitive):
    • In terms of scope, graduates can analyse legislative texts and apply them to legal situations.
    • In terms of choice, they can deduce the adaptation of facts from legal texts and identify the appropriate legal provisions.
  3. Competence Aspects (Specialization):
    • Regarding independence and responsibility, graduates prepare their academic projects in a way that reflects core specialization skills.
    • In terms of self-development, they utilize modern technology, including digital libraries, databases, and more, to enhance their projects and research.
    • In terms of self-development, they prepare and present presentations and workshops in a professional manner.
    • In terms of their role in the context, they formulate legislative solutions for emerging issues as part of a teamwork framework.