College of Law

Overview

The College of Law is one of the leading colleges at the United Arab Emirates University, established by Ministerial Decree No. (39) issued on October 15, 1978. The College offers a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) program, Master’s programs in Public Law and Private Law, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law. It is also in the process of launching specialized master’s programs, most notably the Master in Law and Technology, in alignment with contemporary legislative and technological developments.


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Prof. Fatiha Gourari

Dean, College of Law

The College of Law has made remarkable strides in developing its academic programs and enhancing their quality in accordance with national and international accreditation standards. In recent years, the College has achieved significant progress in its academic and research performance, reflected in improved international rankings, increased research output, collaborative projects, academic awards, and partnerships with national and international institutions. The field of Law has seen a notable rise in the QS World Rankings, a steady increase in Scopus-indexed publications over the past three years, and greater participation in research grants — all demonstrating the College’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and community service. The College also enhances students’ legal expertise through annual participation in international moot court competitions such as the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna and the SCCA Arabic Moot in Saudi Arabia, strengthening their research, advocacy, and employability skills. Emphasizing community engagement and global recognition, the College organizes an annual international conference and offers diverse educational and training initiatives that promote lifelong learning. Faculty and staff remain dedicated to ensuring that the College continues to lead regionally through innovative and impactful academic and research programs.

 

Study

Undergraduate Programs

A number of Internationally Accredited Undergraduate Programs.

Graduate Programs

A number of Internationally Accredited Graduate Programs.

Academic Departments

The College of Law has 3 academic departments.

Why Choose the College of Law?

Spotlights Faculty

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Prof. AbuAlWafa Muhammad AbuAlWafa

Prof. AbuAlWafa Muhammad AbuAlWafa

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Prof. Emad Abdel Rahim Dahiyat

Prof. Emad Abdel Rahim Dahiyat

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Dr. Abdulla Al-Khatib

Dr. Abdulla Al-Khatib

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News & Events

UAEU UAEU Holds The 29th
14 Nov 2024
UAEU Holds The 29th Annual College of Law Conference "Health and Law: Prospects and Challenges"

The College of Law at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) hosted its 29th Annual Conference on November 13-14, 2024, under the theme "Health and Law: Prospects and Challenges."

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UAEU Student Jawaher Yah
02 May 2023
Student Jawaher Yahya, From Ambition to Excellence

The outstanding student, Jawaher Yahya Al-Rayasa, from the College of Law, is considered one of the distinguished and active students in the college.

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UAEU Zaki Nusseibeh hono
11 Apr 2022
Zaki Nusseibeh honours Dr. Abu Al-Wafa for winning first place in the Arab Universities' research competition 2021

Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to H.H. the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University congratulated Prof. Abu Al-Wafa Mohammed Abu Al-Wafa

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