Law
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Bachelor of Law in English

Degree Structure

College

Law

Department

Public Law

Level

Undergraduate

Study System

Courses

Total Credit Hours

125 Cr. Hrs.

Duration

4 Years

Intake

Fall and Spring

Language

English

Study Mode

Full Time

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Degree Overview

 

Study Plan

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Study Plan for Law in English

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What You Will Learn

  • Identify the core principles of the Emirati legal system and its substantive and procedural rules.
  • Critically analyze legal concepts and problems in their historical and contemporary context, formulate potential solutions and defend conclusions by evaluating relevant legal sources, ideas and evidence.
  • Integrate knowledge and techniques associated with the discipline of law to effectively engage with the evolving nature of the discipline, legal profession and legal practice.
  • Synthesize and manage information through effective legal research strategies and responsible use of appropriate resources, tools, digital and other media.
  • Communicate orally and in writing through the appropriate use of media, technology and modes of communication with lawyers, clients and others.
  • Engage in self-reflection and, within a coherent ethical framework, recognize different perspectives and roles in society, and make decisions consistent with professional responsibilities.
  • Perform assigned legal tasks effectively and independently, specifically by exhibiting an ability to learn independently and manage time.
  • Participate in cooperative groups to contribute actively and fairly in completing the assigned tasks and activities to meet team roles.
  • Work effectively as a member of a team and apply leadership, self-learning and time management skills to meet tasks and projected goals.

 

University Requirements

College Requirements

Degree Requirements

a) Compulsory Requirements (18 credit hours); Domains A-F:

Domain A: English Language

General Education and Course Domain Course Titles Courses Number Cr.Hrs
English Language
Basic English 0202111 3
English for Academic Purposes 0202112
English for Medical Sciences 0202121

Domain B: Arabic Language

General Education and Course Domain Course Titles Courses Number Cr.Hrs
Arabic Language

Arabic Language 0201102 3
Arabic Language for Non Arabic Speakers 0201105


Domain C: Islamic Studies

General Education and Course Domain Course Title Course Number Cr.Hrs
Islamic Studies Islamic Culture 0104100 3


Domain D: UAE Studies

General Education and Course Domain Course Titles Courses Number Cr.Hrs
UAE Studies UAE Society 0204102 3


Domain E: Innovation & Entrepreneurship

General Education and Course Domain Course Titles Courses Number Cr.Hrs
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 0302200 3

Domain F: Information Technology

General Education and Course Domain Course Title Courses Number Cr.Hrs.
Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology 1501100 3

b) Elective Requirements (6 credit hours); Domains G-H:

Domain G: Humanities and Arts

General Education and Course Domain Courses Title Courses Number Cr.Hrs
Humanities Social and Arts Islamic Civilization 0203100 3

Human Rights in Islam and International Declarations 0602246
Introduction to Arabic Literature 0201140
History of the Sciences among Muslims 0203200
History of the Arabian Gulf 0203102
History of Medical & Health Sciences 0900107
Arts & Medicine 0710109
French Language 0202130
Fundamentals of Islamic Education 0206102
Introduction to Psychology 0206103
Introduction to Economics* 0308150
Introduction to Business Administration* 0302150
Media in Modern Societies** 0800107
Personal Finance 0308131
Analytical Biography of the Prophet 0104130
Islamic System*** 0103103

* Not for students of the College of Business Administration

** Not for students of the College of Communication

*** Not for students of the College of Sharia

Domain H: Natural and Health Sciences

General Education and Course Domain Courses Titles Courses Number Cr.Hrs.
Natural & Health Sciences Astronomy and Space Sciences 1430101 3
Man and the Environment* 0401142
Health and Safety* 0503101
Health Awareness and Nutrition** 0507101
Fitness and Wellness*** 0505101
Biology and Society 1450100
Artificial Intelligence **** 1502233

* Not for Civil Engineering students and Environmental Health students

** Not for Clinical Nutrition students

***Not for Physiotherapy students

****Not for Computer Sciences and Computer Engineering Students

Every student should take all courses in Domains A to F and one course from each of domains G and H.

Program Requirements

- General Compulsory courses (79 credit hours)

- Practical Compulsory courses (16 credit hours)

- Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

1.General Compulsory Requirements (79 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite Course No.
E 0605101 Introduction to Law 3 - -
E 0605102 Introduction to Civil law Legal system 3 Introduction to Law E 0605101
E 0605103 Introduction to the English Common Law System 3 Introduction to Law
E 0605101
E 0605112 Contract Law 3 Introduction to Law E 0605101
E 0605211 Tort and Evidence Law 3 Contract Law E 0605112
E 0605311 Nominated Contracts 3 Tort and Evidence Law E 0605211
E 0605312 Labour Law 3 Tort and Evidence Law E 0605211
E 0605411 Property Law 3 Contract Law E 0605112
E 0605412 Legal Professional Ethics and Responsibilities 1 Tort and Evidence Law E 0605211
E 0605122 Principles of Commercial Law and Electronic Commerce 3 Introduction to Law E 0605101
E 0605221 Commercial Companies Law 3 Principles of Commercial Law and Electronic Commerce E 0605122
E 0605321 Negotiable Instruments and Banking Transactions 3 Commercial Companies law E 0605221
E 0605322 Arbitration Law 3 Contract Law E 0605112
E 0605421 Maritime and Air Laws 3 Principles of Commercial Law and Electronic Commerce E 0605122
E 0605331 Law of Civil Procedures 3 Tort and Evidence Law E 0605211
E 0605431 Compulsory Execution Procedures 3 Law of Civil Procedures E 0605331
E 0605441 Private International Law 3 Law of Civil Procedures E 0605331
E 0605301 Law of Technology and Artificial Intelligence 3 Tort and Evidence Law E 0605211
E 0605302 Comparative Law 3 Introduction to Law, Introduction to Civil Law Legal System and Introduction to English Common Law System
E 0605101

E 0605102

E 0605103
E 0606151 General Penal Law 3 Introduction to Law E 0605101
E 0606252 Private Penal Law 3
General Penal Law E 0606151
E 0606353 Criminal Procedures Law 3 Private Penal Law E 0606252
E 0606454 Cybercrimes 3 General Penal Law
E 0606151
E 0606161 Constitutional Law 3 - -
E 0606362 Administrative Law 3 Constitutional Law + Contract Law + Law of Civil Procedures
E 0606161+ E 0605112+ E 0605331
E 0606371 Public Finance and Financial Legislations 3 Administrative Law E 0606362
E 0606181 Public International Law 3 Introduction to Law E 0605101


2.Practical Compulsory requirements (16 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Name Credit hours Prerequisite Course No.
E 0605432 Legal Debate and Mock Trial 3 Law of Civil Procedure E 0605331
E 0606286 Legal Methodology and Research Seminar 3 - -
E 0606365 Legal Drafting and Expression
3 Legal Methodology and Research Seminar E 0606286
E 0605401 Statutory Interpretation 3 Legal Drafting and Expression E 0606365
E 0606457 Legal Empirical Law and Legal Clinic 3 Criminal Procedures Law
+ Law of Civil Procedure
E 0606353
+
E 0605331
E 0606458 External Practical Training*
1 Criminal Procedures Law
or Law of Civil Procedure
E 0606353
or
E 0605331

* External Practical Training (1 Cr. H) = 260 effective training hours divided into 16 weeks to be registered in the summer semester of the 3rd year (Max. 4 credit hours to be registered by the student including this course), and the spring or summer semester of the 4th year (Max. 7 credit hours to be registered by the student including this course).

3.Elective Law requirements (6 Cr. H.)

Student must select two courses only of the following:

Course No.

Course Name Credit hours Prerequisite Course No.
E 0605314 Consumer Protection Law 3 Tort and Evidence Law E 0605211
E 0605222 Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer 3 Commercial Companies Law E 0605221
E 0605322 Commercial Bankruptcy Law 3 Negotiable Instruments and Banking Transactions E 0605321
E 0605422 International Trade Law 3 Negotiable Instruments and Banking Transactions E 0605321
E 0605433 Alternative Dispute Resolution

3 Arbitration Law E 0605322
E 0606155 Criminology and Penology 3 -
E 0606256 Modern Crimes 3 General Penal Law E 0606151
E 0606264 Environmental Law 3 Introduction to Law E 0605101
E 0606384 Law of the Sea 3 Public International Law E 0606181
E 0606385 International Humanitarian Law 3 Public International Law E 0606181
E 0606363 Governance 3 Administrative Law E 0606362
E 0606282 International Organizations 3 Public International Law E 0606181
E 0606383 Human Rights in Islam and International Charters 3 International Organizations E 0606282

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