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Bachelor of Laws

:Bachelor of Laws
Offered by UHA University, an American university accredited by the International Education Quality Management (IEQM) in the United States of America.
The university has been listed in the Impact Rankings 2025 issued by the global Times Higher Education organization.


:General Overview

The College of Law was established in [Year], offering an ambitious Bachelor of Laws program that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The program has demonstrated the excellence of its students at national, regional, and international levels, with graduates assuming leadership positions across various legal institutions. The Department of Law continually strives to enhance its positive and constructive societal impact by delivering distinguished legal education rooted in scientific, ethical, and value-based foundations. To achieve this, the department has designed a Bachelor of Laws program that provides opportunities for working professionals, public and private sector employees, and civil society members to pursue university education at flexible times, thereby opening new career horizons.

The Bachelor of Laws program is structured over four academic years (eight semesters), comprising 144 credit hours distributed across several components: mandatory law courses, elective law courses, and university-required and elective courses.

A virtual moot court has been established, equipped with all the requirements of an actual courtroom, allowing students to gain practical training in the procedures and intricacies of judicial proceedings. This facility has received high praise from visitors for its educational and legal philosophy.

A virtual legal aid clinic has also been launched to provide practical training for law students under the supervision of the Legal Department and the college's legal staff. Students are actively involved in dispute resolution, court procedures, settlements, and negotiation processes.

The program is distinguished by its integration of theoretical preparation and practical training, ensuring that graduates enter the legal profession with competence and confidence, equipped to navigate real-world challenges. This is achieved through the acquisition of scientific and practical skills across various legal domains, utilizing technological advancements and contemporary teaching aids to meet market demands for highly qualified graduates.


:Program Objectives

Through the successful completion of 144 credit hours, the Bachelor of Laws program aims to:

  1. Introduce students to fundamental concepts and principles related to legal sciences.

  2. Provide comprehensive study of various branches of law, including familiarity with relevant legislation.

  3. Develop students' intellectual capacities in legal discussions, comparisons, and analysis.

  4. Enhance students' professional capabilities in interpreting legal texts and applying law and procedures to presented cases.

  5. Cultivate student competencies in independent learning and collaborative teamwork.

  6. Equip students with sufficient knowledge of different branches of law.

  7. Build students' character and develop their analytical and logical reasoning abilities.

  8. Enable students to acquire technical skills and develop planning and management capabilities to support their professional careers.

  9. Encourage students to learn foreign languages to facilitate scientific research, knowledge acquisition, and dissemination.

  10. Integrate students into practical experience through applied studies and voluntary work.

  11. Equip students with essential legal skills qualifying them for advocacy, legal consultation, and other law-related professions, while fostering creative skills such as critical thinking, analysis, and deduction.

  12. Provide students with necessary legal skills to manage legal work in public, private, and civil society institutions.

  13. Strengthen scientific research skills through the conduct of legal research using sound legal methodologies.

  14. Respond to evolving societal needs and rapid developments in legal sciences by supplying qualified and highly trained legal professionals.

  15. Elevate legal education standards and achieve excellence in curricula, teaching methods, student engagement, and the development of their legal personality.

  16. Bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and professional practice by integrating academic studies with practical experience.

  17. Contribute to the development of local legislation and the establishment of modern legal frameworks.

  18. Prepare a cadre of legal professionals capable of successful judicial practice in various fields.

  19. Reinforce professional and ethical values among students pursuing careers in advocacy and the judiciary.

  20. Promote a culture of legal scientific research and develop analytical and critical thinking among law students through seminars, conferences, and active student participation.

  21. Connect students with relevant legal, public, and private institutions during their studies to facilitate career placement upon graduation.

  22. Enable students to communicate effectively, work collaboratively in teams, and utilize modern technologies.

  23. Advance legal education through interactive teaching, group work, and role-playing to develop students' critical analysis abilities, preparing a generation of graduates capable of innovation, competitiveness, and contributing to developmental goals.

  24. Build students intellectually, morally, and ethically to compete effectively and develop creative solutions to societal challenges, thereby achieving development objectives.


:Acquired Skills

  1. In-depth understanding of legal provisions and the ability to provide sound counsel based on familiarity with case law and judicial rulings.

  2. Proficiency in providing legal advice and drafting agreements, memoranda of understanding, and summonses in accordance with proper legal procedures.

  3. Competence in preparing scientific research, gathering and utilizing scholarly references and sources, and analyzing information and facts to provide reliable advice and practical, applicable solutions.

  4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, persuasion techniques, and linguistic proficiency essential for effective professional interaction.


Career Pathways

  1. Attorneys and legal consultants in the private and public sectors.

  2. Legal researchers in academic institutions and civil society organizations.

  3. Judges and public prosecutors.


:Program Vision

Excellence and leadership in preparing specialized and qualified cadres in theoretical and applied legal sciences, distinguished by superior capabilities in analytical thinking, systematic scientific research, and proficiency in legal critique, analysis, and logic, thereby contributing to the consolidation of justice principles, the rule of law, and human rights.


Program Mission

To qualify a distinguished cohort of competent and capable legal professionals to contribute to societal development and the realization of justice and the rule of law. This is achieved by providing a creative and distinguished academic environment that adopts scientific, analytical, empirical, and comparative methodologies across the program's diverse legal courses. The program aims to advance legal education and support it with outstanding scientific research, preparing legally proficient graduates equipped with the necessary skills and values for legal practice. This contributes to raising the standards of various legal professions in service of society, while also developing and strengthening the program's relationships with justice institutions and law faculties in Arab and foreign countries, and preparing students for postgraduate studies.


Graduate Specifications

  1. A high-caliber, competent graduate capable of keeping pace with global developments.

  2. Proficiency in addressing legal issues and developing appropriate solutions, effectively bridging theory and practice.

  3. Mastery of legal reasoning methodologies and the ability to conduct legal research using scientific tools with adherence to academic rigor and integrity.

  4. Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, rules, and theories across various branches of law.

  5. Competence in practicing legal professions effectively across different legal fields.

  6. Adherence to the professional principles, values, and ethics expected of legal practitioners.

  7. Ability to effectively utilize information technology and modern tools to enhance professional and specialized capabilities.


Program Advantages

  1. Adoption of the latest global academic curricula in legal education and skills acquisition necessary for professional practice upon graduation.

  2. Inclusion of a virtual moot court and legal aid clinic to refine student skills in judiciary, advocacy, public prosecution, and other applied fields.

  3. Employment of modern teaching methodologies aimed at producing highly competent legal professionals with strong research, analytical, and sound legal reasoning skills, coupled with distinguished knowledge of local and comparative laws.

  4. Offering a substantial number of practical courses taught by specialized professionals, alongside a strong emphasis on scientific research.

  5. Providing opportunities for employees and working professionals to enroll in evening programs, enabling them to obtain their first university degree and pursue postgraduate studies.

  6. Offering the program in an evening track parallel to the morning session, facilitating access for working professionals.


Practical Training

The Bachelor of Laws program curriculum includes, in addition to theoretical and practical courses:

  1. Three hundred (300) hours of practical application in legal institutions, courts, public prosecution offices, and other relevant organizations.

  2. Practical training through courses conducted in the moot court and legal aid clinic.

  3. A graduation project consisting of a scientific research paper presented by the student under the supervision of a specialized program faculty member and defended before a specialized committee.


Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws program have diverse employment opportunities, including positions in courts, the public prosecution, the judiciary, judicial institutions, official bodies, private and foreign-affiliated institutions, private companies, and as judicial or legal consultants in security agencies, government institutions, local governance bodies, and other entities. Upon successful completion of required qualifying examinations, graduates may also practice as attorneys.


Program Outcomes

  1. Graduates well-versed in legislative policies and proper legal drafting, enabling them to contribute to the development and modernization of legislation in response to rapid changes.

  2. Graduates capable of drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, consultations, and contracts.

  3. Graduates equipped with legal skills to manage legal operations in public, private, and civil society institutions.

  4. Graduates able to study prevailing legal systems and recent legislative developments.

  5. Graduates contributing to advancing development through the enhancement of legal thought.

  6. Graduates possessing scientific research skills necessary for postgraduate studies, fostering a spirit of lifelong learning, and equipped with creative skills such as thinking, analysis, critique, and deduction.

  7. Graduates committed to integrity and the pursuit of justice in their legal practice.


Target Audience

The program targets:

  1. Employees of the public sector and local authorities.

  2. Employees of the private sector.

  3. Employees of the civil society sector and non-governmental organizations.


Career Opportunities

  1. Attorneys and legal consultants in law firms.

  2. Legal consultants in public service positions.

  3. Officers in the judiciary, public prosecution, and judicial police.

  4. Legal consultants in civil society organizations and regional/international institutions.

  5. Researchers in academic and research institutions.


Academic Plan

The academic plan consists of 144 credit hours, distributed across various categories. Students are required to select a specific number of courses from each category, covering the minimum credit hour requirements for graduation, as follows:

  1. University Compulsory Requirements: (28 Credit Hours)

  2. University Elective Requirements: (6 Credit Hours)

  3. College Compulsory Requirements: (25 Credit Hours)

  4. Department Compulsory Requirements: (61 Credit Hours)

  5. Department Elective Requirements: (25 Credit Hours)


1. University Compulsory Requirements (28 Credit Hours)

 
 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
  Arabic Language Skills 2
  English Language Skills 1A 3
  English Language Skills 1B 3
  English Language Level 2 4
  Foundations and Methods of Legal Research 2
  English Communication Skills 2
  International Organizations 2
  International Treaties 2
  Islamic Culture 2
  Logical Thinking (Language and Thought) 3
  World Civilizations 3
  Total 28

2. University Elective Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

 
 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
400111 Principles and Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation 3
400112 Criminal Investigations 3
  Total 6

3. College Compulsory Requirements (25 Credit Hours)

 
 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
  Introduction to Legal Science 3  
  Constitutional Law and Political Systems 3  
  Public International Law 3  
  Principles of Commercial Law 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Criminal Law 1 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Administrative Law 1 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  Legal Terminology in English 1 3  
  Methods of Legal Research 2  
  Information Technology for Legal Professionals 2  
  Total 25  

4. Department Compulsory Requirements (61 Credit Hours)

 
 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
  Sources of Obligations 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Provisions of Obligations 3 Sources of Obligations
  International Criminal Courts 3 Public International Law
  Criminal Law 2 3 Criminal Law 1
  Administrative Law 2 3 Administrative Law 1
  Companies Law 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  Personal Status Law 1 3  
  Nominate Contracts 3 Provisions of Obligations
  Crimes Against Individuals 3 Criminal Law 2
  Negotiable Instruments 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  Labor and Employment Law 3 Sources of Obligations
  Human Rights 3 Public International Law
  Property Rights 3 Sources of Obligations
  Criminal Procedure Law 3 Crimes Against Individuals
  Legal Terminology in English 2 3 Legal Terminology in English 1
  Civil Procedure Law 3 Provisions of Obligations
  Administrative Judiciary 3 Administrative Law 1
  Insurance Contracts 3 Nominate Contracts
  Evidence Law 3 Civil Procedure Law
  Private International Law 3 Civil Procedure Law
  Graduation Project 1  
  Total 61  

5. Department Elective Requirements (Private Law Track) – 24 Credit Hours

 
 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
  Social Security 3 Sources of Obligations
  Intellectual Property 3 Sources of Obligations
  Personal and Real Guarantees 3 Provisions of Obligations
  Real Property Law 3 Provisions of Obligations
  Enforcement Law 3 Civil Procedure Law
  Specific Contracts: Agency, Works Contract, Deposit 3 Sources of Obligations
  Jurisprudence Principles 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Personal Status Law 2 3 Personal Status Law 1
  Banking Operations 3 Negotiable Instruments
  Maritime Law 3 Sources of Obligations
  Emerging Commercial Contracts 3 Sources of Obligations
  Commercial and Industrial Property 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  Arbitration Law 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  International Trade Contracts 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  International Commercial Transactions 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  Commercial and Industrial Property 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  Air Law 3 Principles of Commercial Law
  Legal Regulation of Bankruptcy 3 Companies Law

6. Department Elective Requirements (Public Law Track) – 24 Credit Hours

 
 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
  Public Rights and Freedoms 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  Comparative Constitutional Systems 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  System of Governance in Islam 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  Constitutional Judiciary 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
502422 American Legal System 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  Media and Press Laws 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  Judicial Authority Law 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  Public Finance and Taxation 3 Constitutional Law and Political Systems
  Local Administration Law 3 Administrative Law 1
  Public Administration 3 Administrative Law 1
  Human Resources Management Law for Military Personnel 3 Administrative Law 1
  Professional Unions Laws 3 Administrative Law 1
  Civil Service Legislation 3 Administrative Law 1
  Islamic Criminal Legislation 3 Administrative Law 1
  Crimes Against Property 3 Criminal Law 1
  Criminal Psychology 3 Criminal Law 2
  Cyber and Electronic Crimes 3 Criminal Law 2
  Terrorism Financing Crimes 3 Criminal Law 1
  Money Laundering Crimes 3 Criminal Law 2
  International Criminal Law 3 Criminal Law 2
  Forensic Medicine 3 Criminal Law 1
  International Security Crimes (Terrorism) 3 Crimes Against Individuals
  Supplementary Criminal Law 3 Criminal Law 2
  Principles of Criminology 3 Criminal Law 2
  Crime Scene Investigation 3 Criminal Investigation
  Diplomatic Law 3 International Treaties
  International Humanitarian Law 3 International Treaties
  International Trade Law 3 International Treaties
  International Law for the Protection of Cultural Property 3 International Treaties
  International Refugee Law 3 International Treaties
  International Environmental Law 3 International Treaties
  Water Laws 3 International Treaties

7. Joint Elective Requirements (for Both Tracks & Non-Track)

 
 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
  Philosophy of Law 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Political Economy 3  
  History of Law 3  
  Transitional Justice 3  
  Legal Clinic 1 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Legal Clinic 2 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Professional Ethics and Advocacy Skills 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Personal Status of Non-Muslims 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Legal Statistics 3 Introduction to Legal Science
  Practical Cases 3  
  Judicial Applications 3  
  Principles of Legal Drafting 3 Civil Procedure Law
  Moot Court 3 Civil Procedure Law

Advisory Plan

Year One: Semester One

 
 
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Year Three: Semester One

 
 
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Year Four: Semester One

 
 
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What are the registration and certification fees for this program

  • Basic Tuition Fee: $3500 USD, divided into 6 installments over the study period until before the thesis defense Each installment is $585.
  • College Registration Fee and Issuance of Acceptance Letter: $75 (one-time payment upon registration).
  • Discounts:
    A 15% discount is granted upon enrollment at the university when paying tuition fees in installments at the beginning of each semester.
    A 25% discount is granted when paying the full tuition fees in one payment after receiving the admission letter from the university.

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